Toykraft: Denim Made Dainty (39518)

Contents

Denim fabric: 3 pieces, Fabric glue: 1, Black Velcro: 1, White 3D Outliner tube: 1, Sling – Black cord: 1, Templates : 4, Buttons (assorted): 1 packet

Sequins (assorted) : 3 packets, Artificial décor: 1 packet, Instruction manual

Fabric paint

Practice on paper first before creating a design on denim if using dimensional fabric paint. The trick is to let the paint dry thoroughly before touching it.

Buttons

Arrange buttons on the denim before sticking them on. Mix and match. In any decorative form, buttons add an interesting effect to the item to be decorated.

Fabric glue

With fabric designs becoming more complex, many designers now glue denim directly to denim to create some intricate designs. The key to doing this process at home is using the right glue. While traditional white glue is great for gluing paper to paper, it is not waterproof and will wash away when clothes are laundered. Thankfully, there is fabric glue that can be used to glue denim to denim. Practice placing the various pieces of denim so that you know the exact position of each. Turn the pieces over and apply fabric glue around the edges about 1/8 an inch from the edge to avoid the glue seeping out. Press the denim patch onto the denim, gently pushing on the edges. Leave the glue to dry for at least 24 hours before washing.

Rhinestones/Artificial gems/Sequins

These can be stuck on the fabric with glue at various points to give glamour to the final product

Making the bags

The 3 pieces of denim are cut according to the stencil cutouts for a bag, a mobile pouch and a pencil pouch

1) Pencil pouch

Place the paper cutting (template) of the pencil pouch on the fabric and cut according to the size. Mark the seams on the correct side of the fabric.

Flap: Turn the top seams downwards, apply fabric glue on the entire flap area fold down on marking and let it stick. Repeat for the other flap.

Making the pouch: On the correct side of the fabric apply fabric glue, on the side seams as shown in figure 1 (shaded area). Fold at the base and see that the sides are stuck, let it dry completely. Turn the pouch inside out. Take 2 pieces of 1 inch Velcro and stick on either side of the open ends leaving 2 inches from both ends. Keep for a while to completely dry.

Décor with embellishments provided in the kit

Use a similar technique for the Mobile pouch and bag as described in the instructions.