Hobbies And Interests
Fabric Markers
Labels created with fabric markers are a good option for those who sew clothing as a hobby and don̵7;t require a large number of labels. Labels made with fabric markers are more time consuming than other label-making options, since each label must be written by hand. Writing by hand can lead to inconsistencies between labels, so you may wish to trace labels from printed paper rather than writing freehand.
Iron-on Transfer Paper
Using iron-on transfer paper allows you to use your computer to design a label. This means you can include images, a logo or even a photograph. When printing iron-on transfers, you must set the printing options to ̶0;mirror image̶1; or the words on your finished label will be backward. To prevent ink from transferring from the labels to the clothing, the labels may need to be washed separately before affixing them to the clothes.
Rubber Stamp
A rubber stamp provides a fast way to make custom labels and is perfect for those who sew clothes to sell in a shop. Order a rubber stamp that contains the name of your boutique, then dip it in fabric paint and stamp a piece of fabric or ribbon. To make stamping easier, create a stamp pad of fabric paint by pouring a small puddle of paint and placing a piece of felt on top the puddle. The felt will absorb the paint and make it easy to transfer an appropriate amount of paint to the stamp.
Fabric Choices
Clothing labels can be made from ribbon, twill tape or scraps of fabric. If using fabric, you will need to fold under all the raw edges before sewing down the label. If using ribbon or twill tape, you only need to fold under the short edges before sewing, since the long side of the ribbon or twill tape is already finished.