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Ideas on how to transfer images onto fabric for an eco friendly project?

November 23rd, 2012 Leave a comment Go to comments

As part of eco-schools we need to transfer images onto white cotton. I was just wondering if anyone had any new ideas. Eco-friendly ideas would also be excellent. The images might end up being images the kids have drawn, photos and also the fairtrade logo will be on it. These are the ideas I have come up with so far. The pupils are from 11-16.
Embroidery machine,
Applique,
Use image maker,
Fabric Paints
Printing (lino/ stencil etc..)
Batik

Any other ideas???

hand embroidery
free motion embroidery
beading
rust transfer "dyeing"
mudcloth designs
flower or leaf pounding
direct dye methods on pre-mordanted fabrics
altered fabric, e.g., cutwork

remember that the "greenest" methods are usually the most human energy intensive. The less "stuff" needed to accomplish the goal, the less environmental impact. Also remember that white cotton is not exactly environmentally friendly in its own right.

  1. kay
    November 23rd, 2012 at 09:18 | #1

    hand embroidery
    free motion embroidery
    beading
    rust transfer "dyeing"
    mudcloth designs
    flower or leaf pounding
    direct dye methods on pre-mordanted fabrics
    altered fabric, e.g., cutwork

    remember that the "greenest" methods are usually the most human energy intensive. The less "stuff" needed to accomplish the goal, the less environmental impact. Also remember that white cotton is not exactly environmentally friendly in its own right.
    References :
    old environmental science teacher
    50 years of working with fabrics

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