How Do You Make Fabric Leaf Cut Outs For Decorating Linen?
Kitchen, dining, bedroom linens and clothing can be dressed up with leaves for any season. You can make fabric cutouts or appliques of leaves in white, pastels, holiday or autumn colors. Leaf cutouts can be sewn or appliqued to the linen. Leaves can be used from printed, quality cotton cloth, embroidery patterns or line drawings. Cloth that has a minimal fraying feature is the best to use to make fabric leaf cutouts. Wash the leaf print or plain colored cotton cloth to make sure that it is colorfast. This will keep the cloth from bleeding color onto your linens. Choose a leaf pattern for the project. You can use embroidery machine designs, applique leaf patterns, line drawings or the leaf print cloth. Bold autumn or tropical leaves will be interesting for home decorations, and delicate ivy or plant leaves can be used on clothing. Follow the instructions for the iron-on adhesive and attach the bond to the leaf fabric. Be sure to use the proper temperature when ironing the fusible materi
