• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Blog
  • About
  • Contact
  • FAQ
  • Sponsor

see kate sew

sewing, crafts, tutorials, DIY

  • Patterns
    • Free Patterns
    • Pattern of the Month
  • Tutorials
    • Accessories
    • Bags and Pouches
    • Clothing
    • Costumes
    • Crafts
    • Cricut Projects
    • Holiday
    • Household
    • Kids
    • Maternity
    • Quilting
  • Topics
    • Baby
    • Boy
    • Christmas
    • dog
    • Dolls
    • Easter
    • Girl
    • Halloween
    • Lookbook
    • Party
    • pet
    • Printables
    • Training
    • women
  • No Sew
  • Sewing 101
  • Sew4Good
  • Pet
  • Sewing Room
    • DreamBox
  • Reviews
Home
  • Patterns
    • Free Patterns
    • Pattern of the Month
  • Tutorials
    • Accessories
    • Bags and Pouches
    • Clothing
    • Costumes
    • Crafts
    • Cricut Projects
    • Holiday
    • Household
    • Kids
    • Maternity
    • Quilting
  • Topics
    • Baby
    • Boy
    • Christmas
    • dog
    • Dolls
    • Easter
    • Girl
    • Halloween
    • Lookbook
    • Party
    • pet
    • Printables
    • Training
    • women
  • No Sew
  • Sewing 101
  • Sew4Good
  • Pet
  • Sewing Room
    • DreamBox
  • Reviews

05.16

stamp out stains: boy shirt refashion

Welcome to See Kate Sew! If you’re new here, sign up for my email newsletter for access to free patterns, tutorials and all the latest sewing news! Tour my sewing room HERE!


If there’s one thing I have learned about raising kids, it is that things are MESSY! Cohen has stains on so many of his clothes, and I hate to throw them out. It’s unavoidable! So, here’s an easy was to “stamp out” the stains with rubber stamps. Really, I just stamped all over the shirt to distract any onlookers from ever seeing any stains. They are technically still there, but you can’t tell and you’re left with a cool new shirt!
You need: fabric stamping ink. I’ve had this forever, but here is a similar product. A fabric stamp pad allows you to use rubber stamps on fabric. The ink is thin and won’t bleed or be splotchy like fabric paint.
You also need a cool stamp! I got this camera stamp at Hobby Lobby. 
*Tip: Stamp all the way to the edge and the let stamps bleed over, it will make it look more like pre-printed fabric and finish the look of the project.

If the stain is placed just right you can probably get away with just stamping right on top of the stain instead of all over. 

What’s your favorite way to get rid of stains?  





22 Comments | Clothing, Kids

Exclusive Free PatternRuffled Apron

Sign up for my email newsletter and receive my ruffled apron pattern totally FREE!

We take your privacy seriously. See our privacy policy here. Unsubscribe at any time.

You may also like these posts...

Chenille Yarn Sweatshirt Tutorial – Easy Faux EmbroideryOwl Plush Sewing PatternHow to Make a Reading PillowHow to make crayon letters – fun way to recycle old crayons!

Reader Interactions

22 Comments

  1. Melissa

    05/16 at 8:10 PM

    This is awesome! I didn’t know they made fabric stamping ink.

  2. dana @ wonder forest

    05/16 at 8:11 PM

    this is such a great idea! and i love the result :)
    xo dana
    thewonderforest.com

  3. Jane@Buzzmills

    05/16 at 8:13 PM

    very clever!!! I hadn’t thought of stamps before…i have done freeze paper stencils and appliqué before to cover up stains…but stamps is such a fun idea too!!! :)

  4. Chiara

    05/16 at 8:15 PM

    Wow! It’s a great idea!!!! ;))))

    thanks and ciao!
    Chiara

  5. marysza

    05/16 at 8:16 PM

    ha! i love this idea!! :D

  6. aeno

    05/16 at 8:20 PM

    This is soooo amazing! Got to try this someday.

  7. Bratling

    05/16 at 8:31 PM

    Kate, I have yet to meet (and yes, this includes baby food, formula, blood, etc.) an organic stain that could stand up to an oxyclean boil. Get out a big pot–not aluminum and ceramic lined is recommended. Fill it halfway with water and get it boiling. I use my canning pot for this, because it’s just the right size (even though it’s huge). When it’s boiling, toss in a scoop of oxy. Use less for a smaller pot, though. Now toss in your stained clothes and bring it back to a boil. Boil it for ten minutes, stirring it every once in a while with a wooden spoon. The stains magically disappear! I’ve saved a heck of a lot of clothes this way… well, this and a cocktail of Zout, liquid Oxyclean, and Spray and Wash!

  8. Jenny Yarbrough

    05/16 at 10:27 PM

    Ha, awesome! I’m about to cover up some stamps with a flocked vinyl heat transfer from Silhouette. Seriously, what shirt in my boys’ drawer DOESN’T have a stain??? I didn’t realize there was fabric stamping ink! Gotta get some of that.

  9. Madalynne

    05/16 at 11:41 PM

    This is my favorite post to date. I’ve been meaning to do this to one of my shirts, skirts, or dresses but was stumped as to what paint I should use. Thanks for the link to the ink that can be used :)

  10. Lynn

    05/17 at 2:17 AM

    smart smart clever smart cute! thanks.

  11. Jess@craftiness is not optional

    05/17 at 4:02 AM

    this is brilliant, Kate!

  12. Shush

    05/17 at 9:28 AM

    great idea!!! simplicity makes it a genius idea as well

  13. Whimsy Couture Sewing Blog

    05/17 at 1:49 PM

    That’s a great idea!! I just pinned it to my pinterest board: http://pinterest.com/pin/173529391862438754/

  14. bbh

    05/17 at 5:47 PM

    That is SO cute!!

  15. bbh

    05/17 at 5:59 PM

    I tie dye away stains! http://www.etsy.com/shop/anotherleaf/sold?ref=shopinfo_sales_leftnav

  16. Heather Painchaud

    05/19 at 1:51 AM

    Super cute!!! I love boy projects and clever ones at that!!! I’ve used a reverses applique to cut the stains right out ;) TFS!
    xo
    Heather

  17. Kristen Duke Photography

    05/19 at 3:42 AM

    what a super cute idea!!! LOVE the camera stamp, too;)

  18. Kerstie

    05/20 at 4:26 PM

    Such a fun idea. Super clever.

  19. Jamie

    07/13 at 3:18 AM

    Cute idea! I usually sun my stubborn stains away. Straight from the wash out to the line. The sun dries the item and removes the stains like magic! This works on everything from spaghetti to fruit stains and more. I even use this method to keep our cloth diapers looking new. :)

  20. GKriszti

    09/25 at 11:12 AM

    good idea!

  21. Andrea S. Quiñones

    01/07 at 4:39 PM

    Can I use this with a regular stamp? I think I can’t get the fabric stamp pad in my country. Will it work similar o will it stain with the washes?

  22. Workingberlinmum

    01/24 at 7:33 PM

    This is a fabulous idea, I will definitely be doing this!

Primary Sidebar

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Email

Exclusive Free PatternRuffled Apron

Sign up for my email newsletter and receive my ruffled apron pattern totally FREE!

We take your privacy seriously. See our privacy policy here. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Don’t miss these popular posts!

easy baby dress pattern for the summertime

easy baby dress pattern for the summertime

modern ombre + b/w triangle quilt tutorial + pattern

modern ombre + b/w triangle quilt tutorial + pattern

Fabric

Quilted Cosmetic Case Kiss Me KateKiss Me, Kate FabricOne Hour Granny Square Quilt Tutorial | See Kate SewModern Granny Square Quilt Whole Cloth

Pattern Hacks

Easy Baby Summer Dressthe EMMA pattern | See Kate SewThe EMMA Dress

Footer

Hello friends!

My name is Kate, a twenty something fashion lover and mother of two. When I’m not chasing kids you can find me at my sewing table or daydreaming up new designs. You can read more about me here. Thank you for visiting!

8a918f8da8e0e69102dc0f33a718de85a99c31a57283e0e3e2

FOLLOW ME HERE

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Email
  • Blog
  • About
  • Contact
  • FAQ
  • Sponsor

Copyright © 2025 See Kate Sew  •  All Rights Reserved  •  Privacy Policy  •  Site Design by Emily White Designs