Tel: 01488 668699/07790 970158 Click the map above for a 'live'diy wednesdays: embroidered curtains by the curiosity shoppe we’ve always loved customizing our clothing with tiny embroidered accents. a discreet script monogram on a collar, or just a simple running stitch along the edge of a shirt or dress can turn even the most ordinary garment into something truly unique. the same applies to your home. adding a touch of personality with a needle and thread is a fun way to draw attention to those otherwise invisible elements around your house, like these simple white curtains. click here for the full instructions or just click “read more” below. here’s what you need: -embroidery floss, needle and hoop 1. measure and mark the placement of your words or letters onto your curtains using your ruler and disappearing ink pen. we chose to put the word “hello” on one curtain and “sunshine” on the other. the letters are 18” from the top of the curtain.

2. write the words on the curtains and embroider over them in a stitch of your choosing. (we used a running stitch.) 3. steam or iron out any wrinkles left by the embroidery hoop and hang your curtains. the ink from the pen will fade away within 24 hours.Use Hairspray to Remove Ink from Fabric in a Pinch3/04/10 11:30am Next time an out-of-control pen wreaks havoc on your clothes or furniture and you don't have a spot remover on hand, try a little hairspray. Reader Shelley says it worked wonders after her two-year old used her couch as a canvas.Last week my two year old drew all over my (brand new!) cream fabric sofa with a red ballpoint pen. However after some googling I discovered that you don't need expensive chemicals—good old-fashioned hairspray will do the trick PERFECTLY!Just spray the hairspray directly onto the ink, wait 30 seconds and then simply wipe the ink away with a damp cloth. You can actually see the ink coming to the surface! My sofa now looks good as new.

Apparently it works on all fabric for all types of ink, so next time your pen leaks in your shirt pocket, don't bin the shirt, just use hairspray to remove it. It doesn't even matter if the ink has dried, and you can use the cheapest of cheap hairsprays too.Puppies For Sale In O'Fallon MissouriNow all I need to discover is how to remove crayon from the TV screen... ideas anyone?Vintage Kirby Vacuum CleanersThe fact is that yes, actual cleaning products will also do the trick, but sometimes you've got to use what you've got on hand. Change Battery Hunter Douglas BlindsWe did some checking around and it looks like alcohol-based hair spray is key, and the hairspray trick works better on polyester blends. ( offers a few more tips for using hairspray to remove stains.)

If you've used hairspray as a quick stain remover in a pinch, let's hear how it worked for you in the comments. Ships with any qualifying order over $25. This item is available because of the Add-on program The Add-on program allows Amazon to offer thousands of low-priced items that would be cost-prohibitive to ship on their own. These items ship with qualifying orders over $25. Selection for all your crafting needs, from jewelery making products and art supplies to gift wrapping and more. Dritz Disappearing Ink Marking Pen, Purple Add-on ItemFREE Shipping on orders over $49. DetailsDritz Deluxe Seam Ripper Add-on ItemFREE Shipping on orders over $49. DetailsDritz Sewing Gauge Add-on ItemFREE Shipping on orders over $49. 8.5 x 3 x 0.4 inches 0.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) 4.6 out of 5 stars #6 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing > Sewing > Sewing Notions & Supplies > Sewing Tools > Marking & Tracing Tools See all 109 customer reviews

See all 109 customer reviews (newest first) Have not used it yet, but like products from Dritz. Easy to use marking pen! great for my embroidering designs. although not so good for a grocery list... ( disappearing ink ,hubbyLOL) What a fantastic idea for sewing! This Dritz pen is so beyond amazing! Being able mark on my fabric where I need to cut or how many inches a certain point is, cause you know my...It's so easy to mark my fabric now!! At least in hot, humid Florida the ink marks last a day or so which is good enough. My problem, though, is with the pen's cap. It inevitably cracks after a few uses. Won't be using this product again. It's been 2 months since I finished a shirt for my grandson and one of the marks on the pocket flap is still there. This is my favorite of all of the disappearing ink pens and chalk products for fabric. For one thing, the top doesn't crack, like my other pens (the blue pen is the WORST when it... Works great on many fabrics!

Comes off easily with water, withstands the iron. Just recently used it to mark my David's Bridal Bridesmaids dress with chiffon fabric. Doesn't really stand out enough. It also doesn't last on hot days. See and discover other items: sewing notionsWhether one is an office going executive, college going youngster or a school going kid – a thing that is experienced by all of us at some point of time or other are unpleasant stains of ink on the clothing. The fiber of the garment absorbs the dye of the ink, and thus a stain is caused.  These stains are known to last for quite a long time and in many situations, they seem to never come out entirely. Removing ballpoint pen ink stains from fabric may be difficult, but if you have lots of determination and patience, you can easily remove it. Supplies that are found in all households are all that is required to successfully remove the ballpoint pen ink stains.1) First of all, you need to ensure that ink stain does not dry up. Using a cotton ball and water, sponge the affected area to remove as much stain as possible.

At least some of the ink is assured to come out through this method. Allow the stained area to dry.2) Place paper towels or a clean cloth below the stained fabric and spray the back side of the stain with hairspray. Assure that the hairspray you use does not contain any oils or conditioners but one that has high alcohol content. You may also use nail polish remover or alcohol. Blot the hairspray so that the paper towels absorb the stain.3) As an additional step or other alternative in case the ink stains are not absorbed by the alcohol products, you can try rubbing the stain with a mixture of white vinegar or water or a paste of water and baking soda. Allow the fabric to absorb the mixture and then rub with a toothbrush. Rinse after five minutes.4) If the stain does not go away with alcohol based products and other pastes then try rubbing the area with shaving cream.5) Apart from these home supplies, you may even use ink solvents or dissolvers available in the market. However, assure that you follow the instructions mentioned by the manufacturer, and it is always better to firstly try these products on old fabrics before you use them on the stained fabric as most of these products are strong, concentrated and harsh.