It has been a long time that i tried fabric colours. I picked a random design and shaded it .
This is called half shading . Here goes the process.
Pick a design ofyour choice.
Out line first with a darker shade of the colour you wish to fill.
Fill half of the motive inwards.
Then fill the other portion of the motive inwards.
Take a lighter shade or mix the main colour with white for a lighter shade.
Prefarably , lighter shade should be inside and darker one towards the out side of the motive.
Looks elegant if you leave the leaves with few flat brush strokes.
Just dip in colour and make a mark out wards the motive you wish to give the effect.
So the base of the motive will be dark and as it goes to the edge becomes lighter.
This effect gives a good look for petals and big floral designs…
i have used glittering fabric colours for a special look.