bluekarin Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I would like to make a star garland out of stiff but slightly see through and shimmery white or silver paper/ fabric. The idea is to cut out lots stars and sew them along a long length of sheer ribbon and then hang it across our living room ceiling, rather like bunting. I had a look in Fabric Land and they don't seem to have anything. I also looked in Paperchase to see if they had any suitable card or paper. Nope. I have some fabric at home my mum gave me which is sort of like an interfacing fabric, but quite a stiff one and is purple and slightly shimmery. Does anyone know what this sort of paper or fabric would be and where I might be able to get it? I know I am possibly looking for something that isn't even available, but thought I'd give it a try. Many thanks, Karin x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Hi - take a look at these http://www.cardinspirations.co.uk/section.php/585/1/magic_fibres they are called magic fibres, you lay them out onto greaseproof paper, mix colours together, trap beads & sequins / glitter between layers...put another layer of paper on top - then iron to fuse fibres together. It then becomes like a thin irridescent fabric film that you can cut, sew onto clothes etc etc. I love the stuff & it would look lovely as a garland of stars. You can also buy sheets that iron & fuse together. I think ideal world also sell it. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 Wow! That's fantastic stuff! Thank you for letting me know about it. I shall have a look at Ideal Home and see what they have. I'll let you know how I get on. edit http://www.strawberrycrafts.co.uk/page18.htm I have just bought some from here so we shall see how it goes. Thank for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 That's a really good kit price. For anyone with children, an irridescent fish sewn onto a gym bag would look good, as would a mermaids tail. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Wow! I wish I hadn't seen those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 That's a really good kit price. For anyone with children, an irridescent fish sewn onto a gym bag would look good, as would a mermaids tail. Emma.x Evidently, it was very good prices as I have had my money refunded as they had run out of stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAZAROO Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Wow! That's fantastic stuff! Thank you for letting me know about it. I shall have a look at Ideal Home and see what they have. I'll let you know how I get on. edit http://www.strawberrycrafts.co.uk/page18.htm I have just bought some from here so we shall see how it goes. Thank for your help! Wonderful idea! Better get making Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
