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Painted Silk Wall Hanging

July 16, 2011 By Colleen Jorgenson 10 Comments

I painted this wall hanging for my mom last year for her birthday, way before I even thought about blogging or taking step-by-step pictures.

Now, I must confess . . . I’m not a great seamstress. I used to be. I was, really! But I followed patterns – precisely, ironed like a fiend, used tons of pins. That was before Hubs & stepsons & grandson.
Everything I want to sew now is home decor – no patterns. Just measurements. Ugh, math. Figuring. Ugh.

But for my mother, you know, I toughed it out. Please forgive the less. than. perfect.sewing. My mother did. But then, that’s what she does.
I started with a piece of silk – 18-20” wide and 54” long (decorator silk). I cut 2 long pieces, turned wrong sides out and sewed the side seams, leaving the top & bottom open. I did iron the seam allowances for the top & bottom.

Then I turned it right-side out, folded under the top & bottom casing and stitched. I know, I know. I can see all you seamstresses rolling your eyes now. Be gentle with me.
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It’s not great, but it works.

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Once all the sewing was done, the painting was simple. I used regular ol’ craft paints with a little metallic gold added in.

I realize now it’s pretty hard to take pics of silk because of the sheen.

I love painting on silk. The paint moves great. I didn’t even use textile medium – which I usually use when painting on fabric.
 


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I really want to do some more of these, sans sewing. Maybe I should just find a seamstress, huh?


Filed Under: Metallic Paint, my paintings, My Stuff, Paint Fabric, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types

Comments

  1. Judy Harper says

    January 25, 2010 at 5:34 pm

    Colleen-what about going to Walmart, Target or Bed, Bath and Beyond to purchase you material. Find curtains already made, which are already made and have a satin finish. Or satin/silk sheets? Wonder how difficult it would be to paint on chiffon curtains? Very good idea.

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  2. Regina says

    January 25, 2010 at 6:01 pm

    Beautiful!! I agree with Judy, a great idea about curtains.

    Hope that ankle is still healing nicely.

    Hugs,
    Regi

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  3. Blue Creek Home says

    January 25, 2010 at 7:15 pm

    Another beautiful creation. Lovin’ it!
    Rhonda

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  4. Margaret says

    January 25, 2010 at 7:16 pm

    Beautiful painting! Following from MBC’s 200 followers club!

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  5. LizO says

    January 25, 2010 at 7:22 pm

    That’s stunning!

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  6. Prior says

    January 25, 2010 at 9:59 pm

    I’d say your a still a great seamstress… I know your mom loves it. Lezlee

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  7. 上班 says

    January 27, 2010 at 9:37 am

    你的部落格很棒,我期待更新喔........................................

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  8. Jennifer says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:41 pm

    I would love for you to add a craft to my Motivate Me Monday post!! I love your blog and think my readers would too!

    Jennifer
    http://www.lebedafamily.blogspot.com

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  9. Susie LaLonde says

    February 22, 2013 at 2:00 am

    Why couldn’t you use that fabric glue for your seams? I can’t remember what it is called but it’s so much easier than stitching them up and a lot faster (except drying time) and completely invisible when dry. I have used it for hemming clothes and lots of fabric crafts. This is beautiful!

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  10. sanjali sharma says

    September 6, 2013 at 5:51 am

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