Sewing on paper

hand embroidery on vintage paper.

Still not 100% satisfied with my technique, but it's getting better. Outline is on reverse this time, so nothing is peeking out.

Tips for Sewing on Paper

The “layer on layer” effect so popular in art journals is a technique I’m not completely comfortable with. I’m a strong believer in architect Louis Sullivan’s “f…

One thing that is fun about embroidery is that you don’t need to be limited to stitching onto fabric. In fact, you can stitch into anything that has holes in it. Yep - metal, wood, plastic, paper and so much more! One of the amazing artists I’ve come across who does most of her stitching on anything

Learn Paper Embroidery with this round-up of projects that use embroidery on paper. Learn how to stitch beautiful designs on cards and other paper crafts. From simple borders to stunning abstract motifs, you'll find embroidery patterns for any type of paper crafting project. This innovative craft idea is limited only by your imagination. You can use these ideas to create holiday or everyday home decor, as well as art pieces and greeting cards. Get creative and learn this amazing way to step…

True-Blue Recycled Paper From Old Jeans: There is untapped potential in glass jars, old pallets, junk mail—all of it. Finding new uses for the flood of post-consumer leftovers which surrounds us is a puzzle, a delight, and more important than ever. By day, I am a freelance writer covering …

Sewing on paper requires a different strategy than when sewing on fabric because paper is less forgiving than fabric. Over the years I’ve developed my own personal favorite techniques for working with fabric and paper, and these are some of my favorite tips for sewing on paper and printables.

In this video I will be showing you the techniques that I use to sew embellishments and ephemera for my junk journals. I use the Brother's Project Runway SE....

String Art Embroidery on Paper Hand Embroidery is possible on anything that you can get your needle to go through. One good medium is paper. Here is a quick tutorial on how to stitch over the paper using hand embroidery stitches and a combination...

My submission for the Sketchbook Project: 2012 for the Art House Co-op.

Fabric paper is easy to make using supplies you may already have on hand. The project possibilities of this art medium are endless. Almost anything imaginable can be created with fabric paper: purses, art quilts, ATCs/ACEOs, postcards, bookmarks,...

Working today with Cas Holmes as guide and inspiration at Bilston Craft Gallery was a transformatory experience. I have been moving in this direction recently -a mode of patched, upcycled, repurposed paper and fabric - and this was a wonderful consolidation day. I am enthralled by the use of paper made into cloth by the Momigami technique from Japan, where the paper is scrunched time and time again and "fed" with oil. It becomes almost like chamois leather in softness. I could then hand and…

Mixed media artist Kelly M O'Brien works with fine art consultants and interior designers on bespoke artwork for the hospitality industry worldwide.