Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Talk Time Tuesday: Faux Stitching Tips

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If you find yourself not wanting to take out or use your sewing machine, or you do not own one, here are some tips on creating faux stitching that might just help you.
Stitching tips:
Faux Stitching
Above I have four pens that I will show how I used to create faux stitching.
White = Uni-ball Signo broad and Sakura Gelly Roll Medium
Black = Pentel EnerGel Liquid Gel Ink Needle Tip 0.5 and Sharpie Fine Tip
On this picture I am drawing stitching lines freehand with the Signo pen
Here is the technique I prefer to use since I do not have a steady hand.  I place a ruler and draw my lines/stitches every other 1/8".  I feel this give a much even and straight look.
On this picture you can see that I drew to the far right/shorter strip free handed some stitches lines. To the right I used the Signo and the inside or next to it with the Gelly.  And on the long strip of stitches, I used the Gelly to the right and the Signo on the left side.  From this demonstration, I like the Gelly pen better.
On the above picture I used both black pens. Sharpie to the right and EnerGel to the left.  I prefer the feel and smoothness of the EnerGel better.
The above is just one technique or way to create faux stitching.  Below I will show yet another way using templates.  There are several companies that sell templates in many sizes and styles.  The the left you see some from Bazzill and to the right one from the CraftersWorkshop.  These templates are versatile in the sense that you can use to draw lines with your pens or poke tiny holes for different uses that I will demonstrate below.

Using a mat and a poker/pick after lining up my template to the paper, I poked holes on my paper.
I than drew lines from hole to hole to give the illusion of stitching.  You can also use thread and needle and hand stitch.
Yet another way to create faux stitching.  Here I used Sew Easy by running it on top of my mat. Sew Easy comes in a beginner pack and they sell you several attachments with different designs. You can find at most crafting stores.
 
And just one more idea.  You can use fine tip Sharpies or pens in different colors to give the illusion of having used colored thread.  Just make sure that the pen is acid free if you will be using on your scrap books.
On this card I used one of the templates above and faux stitching.
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12 comments :

Crafting Misfit said...

Thanks for the helpful tips!

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Josie0602 said...

I love the tips on the faux stitching! I so it all the time. How about a tip on how to make sure you stamp evenly and straight with rubber stamps? I have so much trouble lining them up!!

Thanks for the chance to win and for pointing me to Nikki's blog. I dont know how I have been blog following so long without ever finding her!

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Denise-Scrapmouse said...

Thanks for the how to on faux stitching. Especially love the idea of using color pens to create the illusion of using colored thread. Smart idea!

I'd like to see info on how to make different cards like easel cards, slider cards, z fold cards, etc. I've recently discovered these terms and it'd be great to see a visual on how to make these different types of cards. Thanks!

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Carol W. said...

Thank you for the fabulous tips, I recently purchased the SEWeasy and I love it.

I would love to see more techniques for different card types.

TFS

Bunnyfreak said...

Would love stamping tips.

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Unknown said...

Love the tort!! Thank you I have never seen the stencles! I would love to see the formula for a balanced layout or a balanced pager
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girlia said...

I would like to see different card bases. Love visiting your blog

Becky Moore said...

Thanks for all the stitching tips. These will really help when I'm crafting with friends and don't have my machine with me! I must say that I'd like any tips/info that you want to share. There is always so much to learn. Off to visit Nikki...

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Lauri said...

Awesome stitch tips!
I would love more info on mists, such as the tattered angel glimmer mists. Different techniques and different project ideas!

Barbara said...

Really nice tips, your card looks like real stitches. Thank you for shraing, I like the stitch look but I'm really lazy to get my sawing machine out and change threats... I would like to see a good tip to cut fabric on the cricut. I tried but it got messy.

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Yolanda said...

That is awesome! I am NOT a sewer, so the concept of faux stitching was entirely lost on me when I thought it had to be done with a needle and thread. I love that you can just use a pen and stencils! TFS!! I am always interested in anything to do with the cricut. I'm still figuring mine out. So any info on that is always great! Thanks Cathie.