Framed Fabric Monogram

2010

Here is an easy easy tutorial for a pretty fantastic and simple piece of home decor- a Fabric Monogram. I have seen some of around the blogging world, but if you’re not clever with your sewing machine (’cause I am not!) then you’ll love my “No Sew” take on it!

First, find 2 coordinating pieces of fabric. These can be scraps you have laying around.

Print off your last initial in a font you like from your computer. I chose to go with a lowercase d because I liked the look of it more than an uppercase D… but now I hear about how grammatically incorrect it is from my 7 year old, so choose wisely! Cut your letter out.

For this project, you will also need scissors, Wonder Under and a pencil or pen.

Trace the mirror image of your letter on the Wonder Under and cut it out.

Now place your initial onto the back side of your fabric. I traced the initial onto my fabric, but this was an unnecessary step, so please ignore the traced lines.

So you should have your letter with the bumpy side of the Wonder Under touching the backside of the fabric, like so:

Iron the letter onto the fabric for about 30 seconds or until the fabric adheres to the WonderUnder

Cut out your fabric so that you have an initial with fabric on one side and the paper of the Wonder Under on the other side, like so:

Now set that initial aside while we work on the backing.
First things first- cut your fabric about 1 inch bigger on each side from the cardboard your frame comes with.

If your frame doesn’t have any cardboard (as mine didn’t) use a cereal box cut to the size of the back of your frame.

Use a good amount of glue around each side of the cardboard and fold the fabric over on top of the glue

Now, pickup that cute inital you have cut out and peel the waxy backing off of it.

Place your initial right side up on top of your fabric covered cardboard right side up and iron it for 30 seconds or until the initial adheres to the cardboard.

Frame it and display it and you are D.O.N.E.!!!

Easy and simple, just the way I like it!

Comments

1

LJ says:

July 5, 2010 at 11:56 am

That is gorgeous!! I love the idea. I think it could be great for the nursery for our bubba. Thanks!

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Nikki@KreativeKnack says:

July 5, 2010 at 2:03 pm

Steph! This is so adorable! I love the fabrics you chose

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Madigan at madiganmade says:

July 5, 2010 at 2:13 pm

This is a great idea for scraps of fabric. Adorable.
(I love lowercase letters, too.)

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marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says:

July 5, 2010 at 3:28 pm

It looks gorgeous. Great tutorial. Hugs, Marty

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Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says:

July 5, 2010 at 3:51 pm

Love it!

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Jax @ AlyandAsh says:

July 5, 2010 at 9:09 pm

So simple and pretty! I love it!

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ShadowCase says:

July 6, 2010 at 5:05 am

What a fun project, Steph! I think this would be so cute in each of my kids' rooms. Thanks for the tutorial!

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M.O.T.B says:

July 7, 2010 at 3:29 pm

LOVE THIS!!!!!!!! I love your blog!

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Katie's Nesting Spot says:

July 7, 2010 at 9:05 pm

Adorable I am all about no sew!

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Tiffany says:

July 8, 2010 at 7:39 pm

Luv the fabrics and letter style u chose. Cute.

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Blue Artichoke Interiors says:

July 12, 2010 at 5:30 am

What a simple, but very delightful project! Visiting from Tatertots and Jello.

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Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com says:

July 12, 2010 at 10:57 pm

What a cute project! I love that you can personalize it with the monogram and the fabrics! So cute!

XOXO
jen

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One Crafty Chick's Creations says:

July 15, 2010 at 1:21 pm

What a great idea! I can't wait to try it!