My mom taught me how to silkscreen when I was 14. My first t-shirt read “I’m with stupid,” with an arrow. I thought I was hilarious. I think I threw it out in one of those I-was-so-immature-back-then purges. (I need to stop doing that!)
It took me years to perfect my version of the imperfect art. Beautiful inconsistencies- charming imperfections- fill each print. Making each one unique. Special. I love it.
My most recent print was this pretty fabric. Well, the fabric was there already I just added silhouettes of vintage sewing machines.
I started at midnight. It’s a silkscreening tradition. In high school and college it was because I owed 20 to 300 people t-shirts for the next day and I like the pressure. This time it was just because that’s how it came to be. I love the rush of midnight, when everyone is asleep. I went to bed at two, with the living room covered in drying fabric.
I started at midnight. It’s a silkscreening tradition. In high school and college it was because I owed 20 to 300 people t-shirts for the next day and I like the pressure. This time it was just because that’s how it came to be. I love the rush of midnight, when everyone is asleep. I went to bed at two, with the living room covered in drying fabric.
Ash
03/16 at 3:56 PMSO COOL! I’ve been wanting to learn how to do silk screening!
Rachel
03/16 at 4:03 PMThat’s awesome! I’ve wanted to do this too . . . just another item on my ever-growing to-do list!
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Jayna Rae
03/16 at 10:07 PMI LOVE the fabric. Will it be making an appearance in your shop? I think it will match what i am planning for my couch. I am seeing pillows.
Amanda
03/17 at 2:26 AMTeach me.
Amanda
03/17 at 12:35 PMI love it!!! I need to learn how to do it!
Larissa
03/17 at 7:08 PMSo I feel lame that I don’t know how to silkscreen…I would love an online lesson!!! Just sayin’
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Natalie
03/18 at 12:31 PMWow!! you’re stuff is fabulous! Seriously love this design! Thanks for the sweet comment on my blog!
Eli
03/18 at 8:51 PMI would love to learn to silkscreen too!
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04/13 at 5:30 PMI LOVE the vintage sewing machine design especially on the blue fabric. Lovely!