You'll need a spool of clear, fine polyester thread to sew yarns in place on the front of the card.
Angelina fibers take a bit of experimentation. They are available in loads of colors and are pressed together to form wispy, glimmering sheets. Sprinkle fibers on a piece of parchment and fold the parchment over. Place a warm iron on top and presto -- you've created a colorful embellishment.
- Cut a piece of batik fabric that measures about 4-1/2" x 6-1/2".
- Gather bits of lace, yarns, Angelina fibers and other materials you would like to use on the card front.
- Arrange embellishments on the front of your card. Hold them in place with a little gluestick if you like.
- Thread your sewing machine with a high quality polyester thread, such as YLI's Wonder Invisible Thread. Use a zigzag stitch to attach yarns and laces to the card front, curving them around each other as desired.
- Cut a piece of sheer organza to match the size of the card front. Press paper backed fusible web to one side of the organza. Remove the paper and press the sheer fabric to the front of the card, sticky side of the fusible down. Keep adhesive off of your iron and ironing board by pressing between a press cloth or sheets of parchment paper.
- Remove the paper backing and machine quilt the postcard as desired.
- Cut fast2fuse and a postcard back to match your rectangle. Stack the components, placing fast2fuse in the center, with the reverse sides of the card front and back touching it. Fuse according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Trim to measure 4" x 6" and finish the edges.
