Make Beautiful Hand Stamped Muslin Ribbon

I love the look of hand stamped muslin ribbon ( or linen, but yikes, that can get expensive!) . It’s easy to do and can add such a nice touch to everything; It could make a nice gift too. This is such an easy and inexpensive handmade craft that adds a beautiful touch to any gift or handmade project.

Buy your fabric in the yardage you want to make, I used unbleached muslin. If you want 3 continuous yards of ribbon, buy 3 yards of fabric. You can also buy muslin  in rolls of ribbon used for waxing from a beauty supply house. It’s  a bit pricer, but it is pre-cut and makes the project much easier. You can also sew your ends of the fabric ribbon together to make longer yardage if you don’t mind the break on the fabric.

To create your hand stamped muslin ribbon, make small cuts in the short end 3 inches apart and then rip your yardage into sections going along the entire cut of fabric. I find that just ripping the fabric can be so satisfying, and therapeutic.  If you like frayed ends, leave it. I sewed a zigzag stitch along my edges because I wanted the contrast in texture.

I like to stamp with Distress ink. That stuff stains, does not wash out and is non-toxic. You can also use Staz-on for a darker image and to make it washable if needed. Stamping fabric is a great way to make fabric new and custom like these custom painted tea towels.

Just press and then move on down the line. You can use words, images, letters, etc. In fact, get the kids involved!

I would mine around a vintage spool for safe keeping. Then it’s ready to use for gift wrapping, gifting, or other decorative uses!

Happy stamping! 😉 If you love this project, you’ll also love how to stamp this upcycled book stamp.

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