Adding dimension using fabric

April 18, 2009

Adding dimension using fabric

I had the opportunity to make some projects using the Helmar Fabric Stiffener and Draping Liquid this month and I loved the versatility of this product! I decided to really try it out and use it on two different weights of fabric as well as two different sizes. I wanted to see how well it really worked.

Let me tell you I was really impressed! I loved how I could mold and shape the fabric even throughout the drying process and even after the fabric was dry if I didn't like how shaped it was I could use my fingers and sort of relax it a bit. Such versatility with this product!

This first project shows how I used a lighter weight of fabric and used it for dimension for a layout. I cut out a piece of 12x12 piece of fabric, covered it with the Fabric Stiffner and Draping Liquid and then attached it to my piece of cardstock. To give it some weight during the drying process I covered the fabric with wax paper and then put a book on top of it. Once it was dry I loved the shapes and creases that the fabric created. From there I was able to create my layout. I love how the fabric allows the rest of the embellishments and papers to really pop!

For the second project I used a much heavier weight of fabric, burlap, and used it for a card. Using the same steps for drying as I did on my layout I found that the burlap wasn't going to pulled straight at all. Just a quick swipe of adhesive to the back of the fabric to attach it to my cardstock was all it took.