Quick & Easy Mother's Day Gift

10:41 am - 05/11/2012
I sewed up some French lavender sachets and tucked them into a matching gift bag this morning.

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I transferred images onto pure cotton using the CitraSolv method explained here.

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I found and downloaded a pretty free font, printed a tag, and cut it out with fancy edged scissors. This cost nothing to do as I had everything on hand. My mother gets a cheap gift that was thrown together at the last minute because I am a bad daughter.
lindapendant 11th-May-2012 06:20 pm (UTC)
I have researched this a little bit, and what you're looking for is a product that contains Xylene. Hardware stores should sell it and you're right, it's a solvent. You should use this product in a well ventilated area, and I'm guessing your fabric is going to stink so you'll have to wash it.

Another way to transfer images is to use freezer paper, also called butcher paper in some countries (like mine). I found a tutorial here which should easy to follow.
ms_hissyfit 12th-May-2012 12:18 am (UTC)
Thank you a lot for that great tip! I will definitely try that method.
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