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.
SO COOL! I’ve been wanting to learn how to do silk screening!
That’s awesome! I’ve wanted to do this too . . . just another item on my ever-growing to-do list!
Rachel @ Maybe Matilda
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.
Teach me.
I love it!!! I need to learn how to do it!
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
Wow!! you’re stuff is fabulous! Seriously love this design! Thanks for the sweet comment on my blog!
I would love to learn to silkscreen too!
I LOVE the vintage sewing machine design especially on the blue fabric. Lovely!