One thing I have often wondered in the past is how to transfer stitching and embroidery designs to felt or those difficult fabrics that are too heavy to see through with a light box. Now I wonder no more after finding the Sulky Transfer Pen, so I thought I would share the details with you.
You will need a Sulky Iron-On Transfer Pen, felt, paper and a little imagination.
Draw your design onto plain paper, the design will be reversed when printed on the fabric so just keep this in mind.
Place the drawing onto your felt (right side down) and press lightly. Lift the edge of the paper to check the transfer and you are done. Told you it was quick and simple.
The nib of the pen is quite thick so you have to be light handed when drawing if you like fine lines to stitch over but it does open up quite a lots of options for design and fabric choice.
If you are wondering, this is the pen I used when making my army of toadstools - it was a blessing, making cutting dozens of pattern pieces a breeze.
And don't forget the kids! I think when Isabelle is a little older I will have her draw a special picture with the pen that can be transferred and stitched over to make into her own personal masterpiece for her bedroom, or even teacher gifts.....
Till then,
Natalie x
Love it! Here's another idea that works on both dark and light felt: http://www.flickr.com/photos/48799346@N08/5322318822/in/set-72157623569493059
Posted by: Debbie Thompson | September 29, 2011 at 09:57 PM
This is fantastic Natalie. Thanks for sharing. I will shop online for it, because I can't find it in California, USA. I stitch on felt a lot with my daughters and this is SO cool.
Posted by: Keri F | September 16, 2011 at 10:20 AM
This is great, thanks! I need to go find one.
Posted by: threeundertwo | September 14, 2011 at 05:02 AM
Sweet! I'm always grumbling about felt. Thanks for the tip!
Posted by: thezenofmaking | September 14, 2011 at 12:49 AM
most excellent!
Posted by: Karee | September 12, 2011 at 01:42 AM
Wow what a fantastic pen. Now need to find one. Thanks for info.
Posted by: Kentish Keg-Meg | September 10, 2011 at 08:11 AM
Thanks for sharing this great new tool. Can I ask where you bought it?
Posted by: Val Laird | September 10, 2011 at 06:16 AM
What a great tool! I like the iron on transfers you have in some of your patterns, but this is a great tool to use on those which is not iron on transfers :o)
Thanks for sharing!
Wish you a great weekend,
Laila
Posted by: Laila Skauge | September 10, 2011 at 04:11 AM
Thanks for a fabulous idea. Thanks also for giving us a peek into the design process. I love seeing the design process.
Mary
Posted by: Mary | September 10, 2011 at 12:44 AM
Great idea!
I was thinking today as marking the felt and you helped me, this also goes for the dark felt?
Thanks a lot
Kisses
Posted by: Www | September 09, 2011 at 11:28 PM
Thanks a lot, Natalie ! :-)
Posted by: Sylvie BG | September 09, 2011 at 10:30 PM
OK....... I'm sold... what a wonderful tool to have in one's collection. Thanks for sharing this with us Natalie...
Posted by: Darlene Carroll | September 09, 2011 at 09:50 PM
Great idea! Cute bunny rabbit ;o)
Posted by: Archie the wonder dog | September 09, 2011 at 09:17 PM
This is awesome! Does it come in a light color for dark fabrics too?? Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Mama Spark | September 09, 2011 at 08:43 PM