DIY Project: A Pillow for Poppy

Dog Pillow

When I saw this graphic, on The Graphic’s Fairy website, I knew I had to use it to make a pillow. This dog looks so much like our own dog, Poppy. Poppy is a mixed breed of a lab and a flat coat retriever. The feathery ears, the long fan-like tail. The likeness is uncanny:

Poppy

This is the first time I tried the Citra-Solv transfer method on fabric. These are the materials I used to transfer the image:

Reverse Image printed on a printer that uses toner

Citra-Solv all purpose cleaner (available at Whole Foods)

Tape

Paint Brush

Metal Spoon

Fabric of your choice (tight knit works best)

I taped the image side down on the fabric and brushed a small amount of Citra-solv onto the paper.

Then I rubbed very hard with the metal spoon. I did this for about 5 minutes. Be sure not to peek as it will not transfer properly. Here is how it came out:

To set the image, I ironed the fabric (it disperses the Citra-solv from the fabric) and used my new sewing machine to sew the pillow. I chose to do a striped fabric for the back. I thought it would add some beach chic to my French linen inspired graphic. Here is the back: