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kojotutorial: fabric labels

September 8, 2010

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I know I’ve been talking about making fabric labels for my sewing projects forever, but I finally did it!  And I love them!  In fact, it’s a little like my shirring infatuation earlier this summer- I can’t stop, y’all.  Diaper bags and teacher totes and teeny skirts and changing stations… they are all just crying out for labels!

I loved this idea to use fabric pens at lady harvatine, but since I don’t quilt (and thus my labels have to have finished edges), I had to modify their directions a bit.  Here’s what I’ve been doing to make these little gems:

1. Print out label templates or models (you’ll trace these, so make them dark/bold).

2. Using a fabric pen, trace your template onto muslin (or some other fairly sheer) fabric.  If you want a block of color in the background, trace your square or rectangle first and color it in, then (after the ink is dry), trace the words on top of the block.

3. Stitch around the edges of your label.  This contrasting (or matching) stitching gives your label an extra pop of color as well as some extra texture (which I love).

4.  Your rectangle of fabric that you use to make your label should be a little more than twice as tall as your logo.  Iron this rectangle in half, right sides in.  Stitch up the edge, being careful not to overlap your seam with any of your logo or stitching.  When you’re finished, turn your tube of fabric right side in and iron flat, showcasing your logo.

5.  Finished!  You’re ready to sandwich the raw ends of your label into the inside edges of your next sewing project.  Or finish off the raw edges and sew directly onto your project.  Admire.  Sew some more.  Label some more.  Brilliant!

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  1. Kristi says

    September 8, 2010 at 12:23 pm

    I have been wanting to label my projects for a while now, but didn't want to pay to have the labels made. Thanks for this great tutorial! Now I can label and still have money left to buy more fabric!

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  2. sisters4saymoreismore says

    September 8, 2010 at 1:35 pm

    super cute!!!! great idea i LOVE the stitching around the edges!

    ~selina

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  3. janimal says

    September 8, 2010 at 1:58 pm

    Great looking labels! I need to make some of these. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  4. Monster's Mommy says

    September 8, 2010 at 1:58 pm

    I love this!!

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  5. mydolly says

    September 8, 2010 at 2:16 pm

    Great tutorial!

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  6. Lora says

    September 8, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    i love it! great idea…
    thanks!
    lora
    ps-check out my blog today- i'm having a giveaway!

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  7. Tricia says

    September 8, 2010 at 3:40 pm

    They look great. Thanks for sharing the information. I'll have to invest in some fabric pens.

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  8. ~linds says

    September 8, 2010 at 4:04 pm

    Great idea! I'm going to have to try this. I really like the stitching around the edges, it's a nice touch.

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  9. Tasha says

    September 8, 2010 at 5:24 pm

    You are the best for sharing this! I have been waiting to see how you did it. I have been wanting to get some…but making them is even better. Love them. Thank you!

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  10. Jessica says

    September 8, 2010 at 6:16 pm

    very cute and it looks super easy. (def. plus!) i'm going to have to try this.

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  11. Kera says

    September 8, 2010 at 6:24 pm

    I love this idea. What type of fabric markers do you use?

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  12. Summer says

    September 8, 2010 at 9:12 pm

    THANK YOU for this! I've been so interested in having labels for what I sew, and this is perfect!

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  13. Jill @ homemade by jill says

    September 9, 2010 at 5:10 am

    very cool! I'm going to have to try this.

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  14. SueMurph says

    September 9, 2010 at 1:03 pm

    Cute and I love the stitching. Have you ever tried printable cotton fabric? (roll available at Joann's…don't forget your coupon). Print out all your cute logos if you don't have time to hand letter.

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  15. Pati @ A Crafty Escape says

    September 10, 2010 at 3:17 am

    Love these, what a fantastic idea!

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  16. Emily says

    September 11, 2010 at 1:54 am

    Great idea! My sister and I have been researching different ways to do this- I think we found a winner:) Thank you for sharing.

    ps LOVE your site; just joined as a follower

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  17. Rachel@oneprettything.com says

    September 14, 2010 at 12:30 am

    Those are the prettiest labels ever! Thanks so much for this, I'll be linking.

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  18. Sabine says

    September 15, 2010 at 1:16 am

    What a great idea!! I love the sewing around the edges. Thanks for sharing it.

    *Sabine

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  19. Sabine says

    September 15, 2010 at 1:17 am

    What a great idea!! I love the sewing around the edges.
    Thanks for sharing it.

    *Sabine

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  20. Rescued Goods says

    September 15, 2010 at 3:34 am

    Hello. Just found you through one pretty thing. Love these labels-thanks for sharing.

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  21. EBeauty03 says

    September 16, 2010 at 12:54 pm

    I have been wondering how I can make cute (but simple) labels…YAY thanks for the share!

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  22. famr_4evr says

    September 16, 2010 at 3:15 pm

    I've wanted to make tags for the little girls so I can tell whose is whose when folding. This is a brilliant idea. And won't take too much time. Thanks.

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  23. memmens says

    September 19, 2010 at 8:30 pm

    what a fantastic way of doing it, thanks for sharing

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  24. Mrs. Sassy Crafter says

    September 21, 2010 at 1:53 pm

    THANK YOU!!!!! I've been wanting to make my own labels for a while, and now I know how thanks to you! I'm so glad I found your blog =)

    Reply
  25. Kris @ everywhereorange.com says

    September 21, 2010 at 2:14 pm

    fantastic!!! i made some disastrous labels this week, this is sooooo much better!!!!

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  26. katkeen says

    September 28, 2010 at 8:45 am

    I showed my hubbs your cute tags on your guest spot "At Second Street", and I said to him…I want clothing tags…and LOOK here they are!!!! Im soo happy!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!:)

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  27. Connie says

    January 25, 2011 at 8:55 pm

    Thank you for this tutorial! I'm making a backing (in muslin) for a weaving and wanted to put my name on it but wasn't sure what would look good – now, you've solved the problem!!!!!

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  28. Jana @ The Summer House says

    April 8, 2011 at 12:04 am

    Twill Tape works good too. Love the edge stitching in orange!

    Reply
  29. Lynette @ My Craft Discovery says

    May 16, 2011 at 4:12 am

    Oh this is very exciting. I have been wanted to have my own personal labels!

    Reply
  30. Martha says

    January 14, 2013 at 5:40 pm

    Such an interesting and personal tag. Thanks for your great idea. Now the labels are so much cuter than the bought ones.

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    • Kirstin says

      January 14, 2013 at 8:40 pm

      Thanks Martha!

      Reply
  31. Stacy says

    March 17, 2013 at 12:41 pm

    Great tutorial! I made some tags for my sewing projects! I write about it on my blog http://aztoid.blogspot.com/2013/03/tote-cell-phone-holder-and-zippered.html
    Thanks for sharing!

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    • Kirstin says

      March 17, 2013 at 8:21 pm

      Stacy, I love this! Using the monkey fabric was a great idea! 🙂

      Reply

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