Hello Darlings! Today the Fab is going to share her thoughts on men and hair-do's. No! No, not men's hair. Real hair-do's, those structural masterpieces called the bee-hive. I swear to you, beauticians of the past were either engineers, or magicians. Anyhoo, below is 13 seconds of wisdom from the Fab. You are so welcome Darlings!
Now, of course along with the right hair, a gal must have the right sweatshirt! For instance, the Fab's lovely safety yellow with the groovy pink flower number. Stunning, correct? Well, you might have a better idea, almost certainly you do. If you have a great idea for a groovy sweatshirt, but aren't quite sure how to customize one for your self, the Fab is here to help!
How to Create Your Own Groovy Sweatshirt
Materials Needed:
- Sweatshirt: Choose a plain sweatshirt in the
color of your choice.
- Fabric Paint: Acrylic
fabric paint works well. Select vibrant colors for that groovy vibe.
Fabric Paint Markers if you want to add fine details
- Paintbrushes: Different
brush sizes for various details. (Or old clean make-up sponges, or new clean regular sponges, no need to be fancy)
- Cardboard: To keep the fabric flat and
prevent paint from bleeding through.
- Drop Cloth or Garbage Bag: To protect
your work surface.
- Chalk: For sketching your design.
- Optional: Stencils, fabric markers, and
spray bottles for different effects.
1. Prepare Your Sweatshirt:
- Wash and Dry: Machine wash
and dry the sweatshirt on the highest heat setting to pre-shrink it. This
prevents paint from cracking later.
- Insert Cardboard: Slide a piece
of cardboard inside the sweatshirt to keep it flat and prevent paint from
bleeding through.
2. Set Up Your Workspace:
- Cover Surface: Lay a drop
cloth or slit a large garbage bag lengthwise down one side to protect your
work surface.
- Spread Sweatshirt: Place the
sweatshirt on the covered surface, leaving plenty of drop cloth extending
out from each side.
3. Sketch Your Design:
- Use Chalk: Lightly sketch your groovy
design directly on the sweatshirt using chalk. This will serve as your
guide. You can print out one of the Fab’s Groovy Designs below and poke
holes in the lines, then secure the holy design to your sweatshirt with
tape, then mark over the lines with the chalk and the chalk will mark the
sweatshirt in little dots from the holes in the groovy image.
4. Hand-Painting with Brushes and Markers:
- Apply Fabric Paint: Put coin-sized
amounts of fabric paint on an artist’s palette (or an old plastic
container lid. You know the ones where they have multiplied in your
cupboard with the matching container nowhere to be found?)
- Brush Strokes: Use short
strokes to apply the paint directly on your sweatshirt. Experiment with
different brush sizes for varied effects.
- Polka Dots: Dab round brushes straight down
if you want to freehand polka dots.
- Detailed Lines: Draw with
fabric paint markers for adding fine details.
5. Let It Dry:
- Patience: Allow the paint to dry
completely. Follow the instructions on your fabric paint for drying time.
(It will be longer than you hope for, be patient Darlings!)
- Heat-Set (Optional): To make the
design permanent, iron the painted area (inside out) with a cloth over it.
6. Rock Your Groovy Sweatshirt:
- Wear with Pride: Your
hand-painted groovy sweatshirt is ready! Show off your unique creation and
spread those good vibes.
Remember, there are no
rules in groovy art—just let your creativity flow! It doesn’t have to be
perfect, nothing ever is.
Some ideas to get you started:
