DIY Project: A Pillow for Poppy
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| Dog Pillow |
When I saw this graphic, on The Graphic’s Fairy website, I knew I had to use it to make a pillow. This dog looks so much like our own dog, Poppy. Poppy is a mixed breed of a lab and a flat coat retriever. The feathery ears, the long fan-like tail. The likeness is uncanny:
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| Poppy |
This is the first time I tried the Citra-Solv transfer method on fabric. These are the materials I used to transfer the image:
Reverse Image printed on a printer that uses toner
Citra-Solv all purpose cleaner (available at Whole Foods)
Tape
Paint Brush
Metal Spoon
Fabric of your choice (tight knit works best)
I taped the image side down on the fabric and brushed a small amount of Citra-solv onto the paper.
Then I rubbed very hard with the metal spoon. I did this for about 5 minutes. Be sure not to peek as it will not transfer properly. Here is how it came out:
To set the image, I ironed the fabric (it disperses the Citra-solv from the fabric) and used my new sewing machine to sew the pillow. I chose to do a striped fabric for the back. I thought it would add some beach chic to my French linen inspired graphic. Here is the back:
And here is the front:
Leave a comment and let me know what you think!
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It looks great! Citra Solv is so much fun to use isn’t it?!!
I love it and actually read about it on your blog! Thank you so much for posting such lovely vintage images. I’m having so much fun with them!
Great pillow! I’ve actually been wanting to start some pillow projects myself =)
Andrea, I have to admit. I’ve become a bit addicted to making pillows. The other day I made 6!
Very cute! Welcome to the Wonderful (Smelling) World of Citra Solv Lovers 🙂
Adorable puppy too 😉
Smiles, Suzanne in NW Illinois
Via: Brag Monday at GraphicsFairy
Suzanne, I love how the citra solv smells. Lovely scent of oranges. Thanks for your nice comments. Have already done 6 more pillows on Saturday night. I’m hooked!
Danielle,
Your pillow is adorable! You have solved my dilemna about how to do larger projects. I know that you can use an ink jet printer with freezer paper ironed on to fabric the same size as computer paper but this is really cool.
I used citra solve for the first time on a painted table and it was not good. It actually lifted the paint off.
All the best,
♥charlotte
Hi Charlotte, I haven’t tried that freezer paper method yet, but was so glad I was able to help you do bigger designs. I’ve only done the citra solv on plain wood and wood painted with chalk paint. It is a bit more fiddly than with fabric. The fabric seems more forgiving. Hope it works for you!