Friday, August 29, 2014

Old Clothes on Display

I'd always been interested in displaying old shirts the way DIY TV shows create fabric wall art, but I never got around to buying canvas frames or a staple gun. Then I realized there are easier ways.

1) Use a picture frame. Just remove the glass, cut the fabric using the backing as a template, and pop it into place. You may need to tape the fabric to the backing to keep it still while you secure it.

2) Use an embroidery hoop. I paint mine to complement the fabric first. Here are two ways to hide excess fabric before hanging:
easier way
prettier way