Ep 11. Create Your Own Fabric

In It's Sew Easy season 4 episode 11, viewers are shown how to create their own fabric. The episode begins with designer and teacher Rebecca Kemp Brent showing how to take inspiration from everyday objects to create unique prints for fabric. She demonstrates techniques such as rubber stamping, block printing, and stenciling to create different patterns and designs.

Next, host Ellen March welcomes designer Angela Wolf who demonstrates how to use digital software to design custom fabric. Angela explains the process of selecting a design, modifying it to fit the fabric dimensions, and then taking it to a digital printing company to have it printed on fabric.

The episode then moves on to another technique of creating custom fabric, featuring designer Vanessa Putt. She shows how to use fabric markers to create intricate designs on fabric. Vanessa demonstrates how to layer different colors and use different brushes and tools to create unique textures and patterns on the fabric.

After that, the episode features a segment on how to embellish fabric to give it a unique touch. Designer Tricia Waddell demonstrates how to use embroidery and beadwork to add an extra layer of detail and texture to fabric. She shows how to create different stitches and how to use beads and sequins to create sparkly accents on the fabric.

The final segment of the episode is focused on dying fabric. Designer Cheryl Sleboda demonstrates how to use a variety of dyeing techniques to create custom fabric colors and patterns. She shows how to use ice dying, which involves placing ice cubes on a dye-covered fabric and allowing them to melt, creating unique drips and patterns. Cheryl also demonstrates how to use shibori dyeing, a Japanese technique that involves folding and binding fabric in a specific way before dyeing to create unique patterns and designs.

Overall, this episode of It's Sew Easy is a comprehensive guide to creating custom fabric. Viewers are shown how to use a variety of techniques including rubber stamping, digital software, fabric markers, embroidery, beadwork, and dyeing to create unique prints, textures, and patterns. The episode features a variety of designers and experts who provide tips, tricks, and inspiration for anyone looking to create their own custom fabric.