Thursday, October 14, 2010

Thing 1 and Thing 2

You wouldn't believe it (well, I don't believe it), but I actually made these shirts. Jasmine and her friend, Katherine, decided they want to be Thing 1 and 2 for Halloween this year. So we searched all over town for these shirts. I knew we wouldn't find them but was hoping since it was the Halloween season that they'd turn up somewhere. We did actually find a full adult costume but it was $50 and I didn't want to pay that much. So we picked up a couple of red shirts for $3 each, white and black fabric paint for $6 and freezer paper which I already had. I got this idea from www.dana-made-it.com and am not claiming it as my own.

First, print off your decoration from the computer. Place freezer paper dull side up over the copy. And trace around the picture.

Using a hobby knife, cut out the picture.

Iron on the freezer paper to the shirt. It creates a great seam so the paint doesn't spread.

Fill with fabric paint.

Once the paint is dry, remove the paper. I had to use two colors (which I don't suggest for first-timers). It was difficult and I don't have a steady hand. But it came out cute and the way I wanted it. Place a towel over the ink once it is dry and iron over it to keep the paint from fading in the wash.

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