Can’t find the perfect fabric for a project? You can make your own! Here’s Boo wearing the jumpsuit I made for Week 3 of Project Run and Play….it’s a basic style, I just needed to make the perfect print for it!
The basic jumpsuit consisted of 4 pieces of gray knit:
First, I silk screened several different layers of a butterfly print……
….in dark gray, turquoise and bright yellow (see basic silk screening tutorial here):
Using Setacolor transparent fabric paints….
…..I mixed a diluted hot pink color:
I used a large paint brush to paint areas of the fabric to add dimension:
After the fabric was dry I heat set the entire outfit using an iron to make it permanent:
The inspiration for this outfit was Alexander McQueen.:
But the print and style had to be something more childish and less botanical….whimsical and fun….comfortable and easily washed (Lil Blue Boo criteria!):
This is amazing, super cool, and totally cute! What a talent you have!!! My daughter would love it if I could make her outfits like that. Great job!
Wonderful. Especially love the last photo !
I voted for your look! I just love it and the inspiration pieces.
This looks great and fun to do. Thanks for the tut!
I have been wanting to try silk screening for a while. Maybe when I get a chance I can go through your tutorials…you do such CUTE things with silk screening!!!!
I finally caved in and bought the screening kit this outfit has me sold hands down you are amazing Ashley…
Amanda
Such a cool outfit. And I love her pose!
The moment I read that you made the fabric print I was blown away! You are so talented! I can't wait to try out the techniques thanks for sharing!
For the record… i really think you should have won this past week's challenge. by far the most innovative! as much as i love making dresses and skirts for my little girl, it was so refreshing to see this fun, cute outfit. way to go! keep up the good work. i always look forward to seeing what you are going to come up with.
The fabric is gorgeous! I've seen silk-screening tutorials before, but add in the painting, and it really becomes something special. I'd love to try it sometime, but I think I may be too chicken!
Love your translation of McQueens catwalk couture to lil girls jumpsuit, so well done. You have inspired me, thank you, Katie