A well made garment whether it's plain or elaborately designed can really sizzle on or off the racks. Add a touch of clothes paint to the mix and you have a walking work of art...second to none. Wearable artists know that the proper fabric for painting is almost as important to a textile artist as water is to fish.
Art wear has been around for centuries and still remain today. Many cultures display their unique national dress with such brilliance, imagination and colors. Regardless of your style preference, one can not help to admire the beautifully outstanding designs that are displayed in the eastern cultures. The color combinations of Indian and Pakistani fabrics are astounding just to name a few.
The jewels and beading on these and other intricately made art wear fabrics are brilliantly put together. This style, as beautiful as it is does not have to be limited to the official fabrics of the east but the concepts can be applied to your wearable art designs. Although in many cases these fabrics are manufactured by machinery, anyone can learn to create their own vibrantly painted and beaded fabrics without the help of machines or stitching.
In short, that's the miracle of clothes paint and creativity coupled with the right fabric for painting. Aside from your fabric or ready-made garment, you will need to have the appropriate fabric or clothes paint, flat back beads or stones, rim settings, fabric glue and any other embellishments you may wish to add such as sequins. The only other missing ingredient that should top off a unique design is you. So once you're in gear simply shift and go.
Teri M. Bethel specializes in creating painted fabrics for designers as well as teaching do-it-yourselfers how to paint fabrics with texture. Teri has been involved in manufacturing painted garments, handbags and fashion accessories for over two decades. She is the designer of Teri Monique Handbags, a line of custom made art purses for ladies.
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