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03.16

silkscreened fabric

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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.

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9 Comments

  1. Ash

    03/16 at 3:56 PM

    SO COOL! I’ve been wanting to learn how to do silk screening!

  2. Rachel

    03/16 at 4:03 PM

    That’s awesome! I’ve wanted to do this too . . . just another item on my ever-growing to-do list!

    Rachel @ Maybe Matilda

  3. Jayna Rae

    03/16 at 10:07 PM

    I 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.

  4. Amanda

    03/17 at 2:26 AM

    Teach me.

  5. Amanda

    03/17 at 12:35 PM

    I love it!!! I need to learn how to do it!

  6. Larissa

    03/17 at 7:08 PM

    So I feel lame that I don’t know how to silkscreen…I would love an online lesson!!! Just sayin’

    Just Another Day in Paradise

  7. Natalie

    03/18 at 12:31 PM

    Wow!! you’re stuff is fabulous! Seriously love this design! Thanks for the sweet comment on my blog!

  8. Eli

    03/18 at 8:51 PM

    I would love to learn to silkscreen too!

  9. Ada's Decoration Inspiration

    04/13 at 5:30 PM

    I LOVE the vintage sewing machine design especially on the blue fabric. Lovely!

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