My Spin on the Fabric Cuff

For the most part I'm happy with the way this turned out. My next cuff will see a few mechanical changes, but I will stick with this look. I decided it would be cool if I could get the wallpaper onto a cuff so I scanned a favorite pattern and did a gel medium transfer onto fabric. Of course a gel medium transfer changes the hand of the fabric but it's not too bothersome with a cuff because it doesn't drape anyway.




I hope you can get an idea of what it looks like. I have quite a few ideas for more of these, but I also have ideas for some other things so I'm not sure what will win out.
The dirty pink antique ribbon on this cuff is absolutely spectacular, but it's very delicate. It's probably Edwardian era and it's the kind that has paper wrapped with the ribbon around the roll. Kiss of death for those wonderful old ribbons unfortunately. It severely limits the way it can be used so I rarely buy paper wrapped ribbons. However, this one was so special I couldn't resist. Before buying these ribbons with paper on the reel be sure to give a good yank at the selvage to see if the ribbon holds up. Most often it will disintegrate. Extraordinary ribbons are still worth buying they just need to be used in ways that don't require lots of stitching. You can also use carefully placed dabs of fabric glue to give reinforcement.
Thanks for stopping by. Hope everyone is well:)

Comments

[Holly Abston]

This is A MAY ZING. Seriously, amazing. I must have one. You must make me one. AND ANSWER YOUR STINKING PHONE, I've been trying to call you for 2 weeks, weird-o.

[Jan Olson]

I agree! This fabric cuff is just beautiful. Please make some more. I don't answer my phone either :)

[Gail]

I want one too, now look what you've done!!

[Anna]

Love it, love it, love it. Awesome! (I love that wallpaper, too.)

[Heather]

Oh so cool. You are so full of ideas. I love how you got your wallpaper love incorporated in it!!

[Barbara]

This is STELLAR!!! Totally jaw-droppin GORGEOUS!!! You never cease to amaze me with your talent and creativity. A true work of art that I can see will be very much in demand!!

[jessi nagy]

hey there sweets,
these are fabulous!!
love them.
hope you are well.
oxoxo,
jessi

[Jeanne]

Just beautiful! I went straight to your site to see if you were selling them.

[Lisa]

Donna, you truly need to be one of those Hollywood costume designers. (Have you seen the Tudors?) So much talent and integrity within your creations. I find it quite amazing. Thanks for sharing!
btw, your paper wall art wall is fab!

[caleen]

Really great cuffs. I love all the materials you used. I have never worn one but, I really love them. You are very talented. Thanks for sharing your inspiration.

[susan]

your cuff is fantastic, i love the way you incorporated your love of wallpaper! i'd love to know what you did for the closure, that's always a tough one for me :) hope all is well! happy mother's day!

[Annie Frazer]

OH MY GOODNESS. These are absolutely fabulous. The material is gorgeous. All I can say is WOW.

Hugs
Annie

[Joy For the Journey]

Just getting around to reading your post of 4/24 - what a riot! You had me laughing out loud and nodding my head in complete understanding :) Thanks for the laugh! Have a good day -
Sarah

[Nerissa Alford]

You are brilliant! Just lovely :)
Nerissa

[Pearl Maple]

Your fabric cuff is gorgeous, what a cool way off showing off all the little trinkets that you love.