February 22, 2008
diy sequined canvas
We first posted photos of the sequined canvases when our NYC store opened. Now they are part of all of the FP stores' spring display. A reader commented asking how to make these, and one of our talented display girls had some great advice I wanted to share with everyone.
For our proto, our designer actually hand sewed each sequin on by hand, and then left a space for the screen printed flower applique. She does not recommend doing that yourself! Luren suggests going to a fabric store and buying a small amount of sequined fabric, maybe the stretchy variety. This could be a little expensive, so another great alternative would be to find some sequined wonder of a dress at a thrift store for a couple of dollars. That way you would be recycling material and not spending much $$. The fabric can them be fixed onto a frame of canvas stretchers and decorated as you like.
Hope that helps! If you end up making the project, you should send me the photos and I'll post them on the blog! Just leave your email address in a comment and I will get in touch. Happy crafting!
Comments
Where do you get cool flower appliques? (Especially ones that coordinate so well!)
Posted by Laura Wisneski on February 22, 2008 12:09 PM
or.. you could cover the canvas in glue and pour a bag of sequins on it.. or glitter!! this sounds like a fun project!!
Posted by wendy on February 25, 2008 11:59 AM
I second that question. The coolest part about those pieces are the amazing flower appliques! Please let us know :)
Posted by Anonymous on February 26, 2008 5:37 PM
About the appliques, I think ours were screen printed. But you could cut groups of flowers out from printed fabric, or maybe even use some scraps of wallpaper. Does anyone else have some cool suggestions?
Posted by fpgirl on February 26, 2008 10:50 PM
oooooooh i love them!
Posted by AshleyL. on February 29, 2008 11:49 PM