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Boring fabric gets a makeover with this cool technique by Kathy Cano-Murilla, AKA The Crafty Chica. It’s brilliant in its simplicity. She uses a bleach pen to create designs on fabric. Get the tutorial and then go running for the bleach pen.
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The L + C Amarena Dress presents a blend of relaxed sophistication and timeless elegance, offering comfort and style in equal measure. Here’s what you can anticipate from this versatile pattern. This classic pull-on dress boasts a gentle A-line silhouette, ensuring a flattering fit for various body shapes. The understated elegance of its design makes it suitable for both casual and semi-formal occasions.
With the inclusion of a cut line to eliminate pockets, the pattern offers the option to create a stylish top variation, providing added versatility to your sewing projects.
Embrace the relaxed sophistication of the L + C Amarena Dress, a must-have addition to your handmade wardrobe that seamlessly blends comfort with timeless style.
Using the bleach pen … I tried it!! I am in the process of creating beachwraps using voile fabric. I tried the bleach pen on orange voile – LOVE IT!! The only thing is, my design was a little toooo intricate, and used ONE pen to create a design on one side of the fabric. Will have to invest in a few pens.
On the whole – I am SOLD on this idea. Design ideas are now running amok!
If you are having fun with the bleach pen, try 1/2 cup of Cascade dishwasher GEL mixed with a couple of tablespoons of bleach, apply to the back of some coarse textured leaves and apply in a pattern on a black cotton t-shirt! The design possibilities are endless. The results are unpredictable, but beautiful.
Thanks for the tip! That sounds soooo cool!!! –Anne