Up-cycled Clothing Canvas Keepsake

Canvas By: Cody Humble

 The story goes, we had these two canvass that were in awful shape, but we just couldn’t bear to toss aside just yet.
While cleaning out our closet one day we realized we both had a few items we no longer wore,
{one didn’t fit and one had a large tare that couldn’t be hemmed} but still really loved.
That was when we got the Idea to convert them into self-portraits or the oddest variety.

This is a project I did with Cody about a year ago now 

– That I am just getting around to sharing –

I got to thinking after that This is a great way to re-purpose clothing that no longer fits/ has a stain etc.
{Which is why there is a lack of progress photos.}
It would be really cute made out of your children or loved ones clothing once they have out-grown them, as a keep sake.

Supplies Needed:

Hot Glue Gun OR Staple Gun

Paint & Paint Brushes

Old / Unwarm Clothing
16” x 20” Board / Canvas Frame
[ Keep in mind that the measurements provided are for an Adult Top & You will want to adjust the size of your frame in co-ordination with the size of your clothes]

How to :

1. To begin take your article of clothing and cut it open down the back – this may sting a little. -
Draping it over the canvas frame re-position it until you are happy with how it looks.

2. Using a pencil gently trace out any ‘Skin’ or ‘BLACK OUT’ zones – as shown in the images above.

3. Set aside your article of clothing and paint the areas of canvas that are in need. Be sure to allow enough time to try fully between each coat of paint to build the colour.

4. Once Thoroughly dry drape your article of clothing on your canvas as marked.

5. Using your Hot Glue OR Staple Gun ‘Tack’ your fabric in place in 4-6 areas around the board.

6. Once ‘tacked’ it will be much easier to remove any excess fabric from around the edge of your canvas frame. You want just enough to wrap around the edges.

7. Again using your Hot Glue or Nail Gun Finish attaching your Article of clothing.

8. Add an old / unused piece of jewelry or create your own like I did {using odd bits of broken chain and a pendant bead} to add a bit of personal flair!

Now go Hang Up your Upcycled Laundry Art.

Canvases By: Jennifer Matthie & Cody Humble

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