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Embossed Velvet Throw
Materials:
iron
1 yard acetate rayon velvet
4 yards fringe
1 yard lining fabric
sewing machine
thread to match velvet
1/4" double-sided tape
Hot Potatoes stamp curly curl N359
iron with few or no steam holes
mist water bottle
Steps:
1. Lightly mist the back side of the velvet. Place the stamp rubber side up on your ironing board (figure A).
2. Lay fabric right side down against the stamp image. Press the iron to fabric, hold for 10 to 20 seconds (figure
, and lift up the iron carefully, being careful not to move the fabric (figure C).
3. Cut the fabric to make a 36-inch square. If you want a larger throw, you might need to have a seam down the middle. I have several of these in my own home and they are rich and luscious. You never notice the seam.
4. Emboss the velvet in a random pattern (figure D).
5. Cut the lining to make a 36-inch square.
6. Put the right sides together and pin in random spots (figure E). Run the 1/4-inch double-sided tape right next to the edge of all four sides, taping the two pieces together (figure F).
7. Sew all sides together (figure G), leaving about 1/8-inch opening to turn the throw right side out (figure H). Note: Do not sew through the tape but next to it.
8. Remove all of the tape. Sew up the opening by hand.
9. Pin the fringe around all sides. Baste. Then sew on with a zigzag stitch.
10. Clip all the threads. Wrap yourself up in the throw like a queen!
Velvet Stamping Tips:
Acetate-rayon velvet is absolutely the best. Rayon and silk work beautifully but the embossing on them is a lot more subtle and may even disappear over time. Never use nylon. It burns and can come out later.
An iron with a few steam holes is ideal. Hot Potatoes sells one that has no steam holes. Set iron on wool or cotton setting with no steam.
Small, detailed stamps get lost in the plush velvet. Hot Potatoes bold fabric stamps are made with special glue that allows them to take the heat process.
A little trial and error will make you an expert. Everyone that sees this fabric has to touch it and then wants it for pillows, clothing, drapes, and more. And it does hold up to dry cleaning!
Never make the pattern too obvious--random design is easy and forgiving. You cannot correct your mistakes, so do not set yourself up for disappointment. For instance, avoid a perfect border.
If you do have an embossed image you are not pleased with, spray a bit of water on the right side of it (not silk), scratch it with your fingernail a bit to rough up the bad design, and then redo.
When you are sewing, cut out your pattern first and then emboss the fabric.
If you are embossing a garment like a jacket, you should pay attention to placement. For example, there are two spots on the front of a jacket or shirt that ladies do not want the design to land on or they might get more attention than they bargained for!
The biggest tip of all-I am not a perfectionist by any means; however, after buying expensive velvet and taking the time to emboss it, I want my finished sewn projects to be nice. I have basted and pinned--and the fabric still slips and slides. Finally I have the solution: Use double-stick tape instead of basting. It goes in the fabric allowance and is easily removed after sewing.
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