How to Decoupage Clothes

Decoupage comes in many forms.

Decoupaging clothing, like any item, can add a personal touch to almost any piece. The process of decoupaging clothing is even the same as it is for a picture frame or other hard surface. However, the materials are slightly different, so they can be worn and washed. If you have decoupaged difficult items or even just created a simple collage, you can complete this project quickly and with ease.

Things You'll Need

• Glue (that is safe for washing and will not lose adhesive abilities after washing) or Pellon Fusible
• Foundation fabric (washer safe cotton)
• Decoupage fabric (washer safe)
• Scissors

Instructions

1. Cut a piece of foundation fabric with scissors. The size of the foundation fabric should be 1 inch larger on all sides than the corresponding piece of decoupage that you plan on placing on it.

2. Cut a piece of decoupage fabric to your desired shape and size with scissors.

3. Spread washable glue on the area in which you plan to place your piece of decoupage if you are using glue. Cut a piece of Pellon Fusible to the size of the foundation fabric if you chose to use that method. Place the fusible on the surface of the clothing.

4. Place the foundation fabric on the glued or fusible surface. Press and smooth the foundation fabric on to the surface of the clothing.

5. Spread washable glue or cut and place another piece of fusible material on the surface of the foundation fabric.

6. Place your cut piece of decoupage material on the glue or fusible material. Press and smooth the decoupage material in place.

7. Add decorative stitching around the perimeter of the decoupage piece if desired.

8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 for each piece of decoupage that you wish to adhere to your clothing.

References

• eBay Guides: Decoupage Jeans and Other Garments
• Pellon: Fusible Webs
• Marriam-Webster Dictionary: Decoupage
• The Artful Crafter: Decoupage Instructions & Ideas