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From: crazy4quilting
Date: 02-16-2005, 11:00 AM (1 of 23)
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Hi Everyone! I ran across a cute idea to make your own garment or quilt labels. I was at a quilt shop and was able to look at some of the most beautiful quilted jackets I had ever seen. The lady that owned the shop was selling them on consignment for one of her friends. What caught my eye too, was the way that she did the garment label. It was basically a four patch sewed together, but set in on an angle (like a diamond shape). She basically trimmed the four patch with specialty scissors that gave the label a cute curvy edge. Her four patches were basically two dark squares and two floral squares (which matched fabric in the Garment). She topped it off with writing the name of her creation, date, etc. with a gold or silver fabric pen. For those of you with embroidery machines, I'm sure it would look awesome with something embroidered as well. Does anyone have other ideas for unique or different garment/quilt labels? Thanks, Libby A Girl Can Never Have Too Much Fabric!
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User: crazy4quilting
Member since: 03-14-2002 Total posts: 51 
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From: Sailorliz
Date: 02-16-2005, 01:30 PM (2 of 23)
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Since I'm a "geek" for my day job and have been married to one for 26 years, I have a lot of experience working with computers. I designed my labels on the computer, then printed them on fabric. I then do a satin stitch around them with embroidery thread. I cut them out and attach to quilts and projects that I sew for my customers. If I can't attach one to a sewing project, I will make a fast pin cushion and sew my label on that to give to the customer. So far the customers that I have done that with, really like it.
Happy sewing/quilting/crafting
Liz Visit my photo page http://new.photos.yahoo.com/sailorlizmi/albums |
User: Sailorliz
Member since: 07-20-2004 Total posts: 386 
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From: crazy4quilting
Date: 02-16-2005, 05:51 PM (3 of 23)
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Hi Liz, Thank you for your ideas. By the way, I went to see your home pages....Gee Whiz, what a beautiful sewing room. When I'm all grown up, I would love to have a sewing room like that one....wait a minute, I'm 40 (smile). I think Darling Hubby dropped that ball years ago! LOL Well, you do very nice work and have a beautiful sewing room to top it off. Happy Sewing! Libby A Girl Can Never Have Too Much Fabric!
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User: crazy4quilting
Member since: 03-14-2002 Total posts: 51
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From: Sailorliz
Date: 02-17-2005, 07:42 AM (4 of 23)
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Hi Libby, Stop It! you are making me blush.  I'm still not grown up. But I am starting to fill out.  I really do love my sewing room. After raising three children (and a DH), it is so nice to have a room all too myself. I had another smaller sewing room, while the kids were home. I would be sewing in there, and they would come in and ask me questions(not sewing related) or want me to do something for them. Then when I wasn't looking they would borrow something from my room, like scissors! Grrrrrr.... Or they would use it as a place to put there things in. But, I managed to use that room and the dining room table for a lot of years. So don't give up. You can have one someday too. BTW, I checked out your website. Did you design it? Are you making any of those purses that you are selling? Tell me the story. Happy sewing/quilting/crafting
Liz Visit my photo page http://new.photos.yahoo.com/sailorlizmi/albums |
User: Sailorliz
Member since: 07-20-2004 Total posts: 386
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From: sews4love
Date: 09-21-2006, 02:05 PM (5 of 23)
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My Quilting\Sewing Labels -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Since I'm a "geek" for my day job and have been married to one for 26 years, I have a lot of experience working with computers. I designed my labels on the computer, then printed them on fabric. I then do a satin stitch around them with embroidery thread. I cut them out and attach to quilts and projects that I sew for my customers. If I can't attach one to a sewing project, I will make a fast pin cushion and sew my label on that to give to the customer. So far the customers that I have done that with, really like it. __________________ Happy sewing/quilting/crafting Liz View my craft photo album at.. http://www.yesalbum.com/v001/SailorLiz Hi, I did a search for sewing labels and your post came up. I am in desperate need of sewing labels to put in my children's apparel I am trying to sell. I have ordered some from label companies but they are too expensive to continue doing it. Can you help with suggestions. I am somewhat computer literate. If it is too much to take on, thanks anyway. I would love to see your sewing room photos but your link doesn't have them anymore   Molly 
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User: sews4love
Member since: 05-20-2006 Total posts: 57 
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From: Sailorliz
Date: 09-25-2006, 10:43 AM (6 of 23)
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Hi Molly, What do you need to know? To start making labels on the computer, go to your local sewing/craft store and buy some fabric sheets for a bubble jet printer. Then all you need is a program to design and print labels. You can get as fancy as you want or just plain. You can use publishing software, scrapbooking software, word processing, or do a search on the web for free graphic programs to download and try. I use a scrapbooking program to design and print mine. Get creative and have fun. Sorry about my link pictures being gone. I don't know what happened there. I'm going to be setting up a site on Yahoo. Hope this helps. Liz Happy sewing/quilting/crafting
Liz Visit my photo page http://new.photos.yahoo.com/sailorlizmi/albums |
User: Sailorliz
Member since: 07-20-2004 Total posts: 386
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From: sews4love
Date: 09-26-2006, 11:56 AM (7 of 23)
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Thanks so much for the help. I went to the store and got the paper and actually made my first label! It is plain but, as you said, I am going to have fun with it. Thank goodness for this site and angels like you. Molly |
User: sews4love
Member since: 05-20-2006 Total posts: 57
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From: craftycr
Date: 10-19-2006, 01:50 PM (8 of 23)
| Wow loved your photos sailorliz....Have a question any chance you have come across a pattern for a stuffed alpaca animal toy??? I am a avid crafter and sewer and been looking for one for persoanl use... |
User: craftycr
Member since: 06-09-2005 Total posts: 1 |
From: Sailorliz
Date: 10-20-2006, 08:56 AM (9 of 23)
I haven't come across a pattern yet. Maybe we should design one.  I do have stuffed alpaca animals that are imported from Peru. I have thought about trying to make one like those, but I just don't have the time at the moment. Instead I have been spinning and knitting like crazy. It is a portable hobby, so I take knitting with me where ever I go. I knit at work on my breaks, I knitted at the campfire this summer, while working at the ranch. I still have a lot of Alpaca fiber to process and use. The other thing I want to do is to purchase a loom to make pieces of Alpaca material to sew clothes with and I want to weave Alpaca blankets. Gee, only if there were more minutes in the day. I can't wait to be able to retire from my day job. 
Happy sewing/quilting/crafting
Liz Visit my photo page http://new.photos.yahoo.com/sailorlizmi/albums |
User: Sailorliz
Member since: 07-20-2004 Total posts: 386
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From: lendube
Date: 10-20-2006, 11:26 AM (10 of 23)
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Thanks so much all of you for the ideas! I've been ordering labels but now I see that it is just a waste when I can do a better job myself. I have the an emb. machine and Printshop. All I need, from what I see is the fabric "paper" for the computer. As soon as I find the time.  I'm going try this out. Thanks. Lennie 
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User: lendube
Member since: 08-06-2006 Total posts: 1548 |
From: lendube
Date: 10-23-2006, 12:40 PM (11 of 23)
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Hey Liz, I bought "June Tailor Sew-In Computer Printer Fabric" to make some labels. A pack of 4 sheets was only $5.99 at JoAnn's. After buying it I noticed that cleaning instructions were "Dry Clean Only". It went on to explain that computer ink is water soluable. Have you discovered it isn't? The labels I make will absolutely be washed again and again. What do you know? Thanks, Lennie
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User: lendube
Member since: 08-06-2006 Total posts: 1548 |
From: Sailorliz
Date: 10-25-2006, 03:35 PM (12 of 23)
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Oh! I forgot to mention that some of them are not treated to be washed in the washing machine. Yes, you have to make sure if it is going to be washed that you have purchased the right material. I make my own material and treat it with a product called bubblejet and rinse. It prepares the material to be used with the inks from the printer and then I treat the material with the rinse, which keeps it from being washed out. I then iron this onto wax paper and cut to an 8.5" x 11" piece to fit into the printer. Whew! I hope this makes sense.
Happy sewing/quilting/crafting
Liz Visit my photo page http://new.photos.yahoo.com/sailorlizmi/albums |
User: Sailorliz
Member since: 07-20-2004 Total posts: 386
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From: JustSewCrafty
Date: 10-25-2006, 04:04 PM (13 of 23)
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I have been pleased with the bubblejet too.
May your bobbin always be full-
Stephanie www.chasingthreads.blogspot.com "Sewing is the new black" |
User: JustSewCrafty
Member since: 10-04-2006 Total posts: 168 |
From: Sancin
Date: 10-25-2006, 08:46 PM (14 of 23)
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I came across the address for a label making tutorial site on another (blush) discussion group today. It is excellent http://www.signaturelabels.com/tutorial.html *~*~*~* Nancy*~*~*~* " I try to take one day at a time - but sometimes several days attack me at once."
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User: Sancin
Member since: 02-13-2005 Total posts: 895 
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From: lendube
Date: 10-25-2006, 09:14 PM (15 of 23)
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Oh, thanks for answering my question. I'll have to decide if I want to do all of that. Hmmm. Don't know. Appreciate knowing though. Lennie |
User: lendube
Member since: 08-06-2006 Total posts: 1548 |
From: momquilts
Date: 01-20-2007, 09:43 PM (16 of 23)
| Have you ever tried the Micron Pigma pens to make the quilt labels? I use them all the time. It's almost as much fun to design the label as it is to make the quilt. I bought 4 books from Kim Churbuck at the quilt show in Lancaster, PA. She has label designs that I trace onto muslin and color with the pigma pens. Once you heat set the pens they are permanent. Then I slip stitch the label onto the back of the quilt. |
User: momquilts
Member since: 02-02-2000 Total posts: 46 
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From: craftedbylouise
Date: 01-24-2007, 10:39 PM (17 of 23)
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I have been thinking about making labels myself. I have a program I bought for around $20-$30 called "Print Master 17" I love to use that program and have even used it to design some logo patterns for my embroidery machine, they actually came out great except I have to work on the letter sizes some more. I hope that give some ideas for a fairly easy to use program to great for designing labels (and birthday cards etc.) Louise
Brother nv1000 since 12-15-06 http://craftedbylouise.hobby-site.com |
User: craftedbylouise
Member since: 12-25-2006 Total posts: 19 |
From: AndreaSews
Date: 01-25-2007, 01:56 PM (18 of 23)
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I know a woman who set her embroidery machine to do her full name. She stabilizes a wide (2 inch) satin ribbon in the hoop somehow and after it's embroidered she trims it as needed. It's an over-sized label, which works well for adult garments and quilts. Everyone ohhs and ahhhs over them. also, about the alpaca sub-thread--my mom found a knitting pattern for an alpaca and made it for my daughter. You knit it, stuff it, and then felt it by dropping it into boiling water. If anyone still wants that, lemme know by PM and I'll get the info for you. Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007 
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From: MariLynntex
Date: 01-25-2007, 02:18 PM (19 of 23)
| My DD Shauna and I have been really working on the Victorian dollhouse my son Jon and his wife Melissa gave me Christmas 2005. She is finishing putting the siding on the house, and I have sanded and painted most of the gingerbread-type trim for the porch and the roof. I bought a slab of bricks (real little tiny red clay bricks on a screen--you just cut them to the size of your dollhouse room) for the kitchen floor. Also an antique range and some other kitchen stuff. I am also going to get an ice box (not a refrigerator); a tiny replica of the one my grandmother had. The range is just like the gas stove my grandmother had, too. I made a carpet for the staircase and am going to make draperies for the living room and dining room and curtains, bedspreads, etc. I am going to buy an Oriental carpet for the livingroom. It is such fun! I bought a piano and some Victorian furniture for the livingroom. MariLynntexcoffee2 |
User: MariLynntex
Member since: 01-05-2006 Total posts: 107 |
From: Sailorliz
Date: 01-25-2007, 02:42 PM (20 of 23)
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also, about the alpaca sub-thread--my mom found a knitting pattern for an alpaca and made it for my daughter. You knit it, stuff it, and then felt it by dropping it into boiling water. If anyone still wants that, lemme know by PM and I'll get the info for you. I must have missed the above thread discussion, but I would love to see a picture or pattern for the Alpaca. Thanks! Happy sewing/quilting/crafting
Liz Visit my photo page http://new.photos.yahoo.com/sailorlizmi/albums |
User: Sailorliz
Member since: 07-20-2004 Total posts: 386
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From: AndreaSews
Date: 01-25-2007, 05:18 PM (21 of 23)
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Oh, haha, I think it was one of the people reading about the labels you make, and then she saw pics of alpacas on your photo site and asked how to make toy ones! I'll ask my mom for the info...
Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007
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From: AndreaSews
Date: 01-30-2007, 08:45 PM (22 of 23)
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My mom, having made all the alpacas she plans to (just one), mailed me the pattern. Here's the link to it online: Fiber Trends (http://www.fibertrends.com/viewer/V7_toys.html) I don't think you can order it online--isn't that too bad? PM me and I'll help you out if you would like it. Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007
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From: Sailorliz
Date: 01-31-2007, 09:50 AM (23 of 23)
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Those are adorable!
Happy sewing/quilting/crafting
Liz Visit my photo page http://new.photos.yahoo.com/sailorlizmi/albums |
User: Sailorliz
Member since: 07-20-2004 Total posts: 386
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