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Making some patches Pat 07-08-2009
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Posted by Pat on July 8, 2009, 10:42 am
Well, what I mean is making some small nautical flag letters and then sewing
them on (by hand? by machine?) onto clothing. Let's say I make a letter "S"
by embroidering on a plain piece of fabric and then I cut it out and sew it
on to a shirt pocket. Is this doable or am I just dreaming about something
that isn't practical?

I wonder if it would just curl up in the wash or cause the shirt to pucker
underneath it, spoiling the effect. Does anyone have any experience with
doing this?

thanks,

Pat



Posted by Emily Bengston on July 10, 2009, 1:01 pm



On 7/8/09 9:42 AM, in article 7bjpieF23pn4lU1@mid.individual.net, "Pat"

> Well, what I mean is making some small nautical flag letters and then sewing
> them on (by hand? by machine?) onto clothing. Let's say I make a letter "S"
> by embroidering on a plain piece of fabric and then I cut it out and sew it
> on to a shirt pocket. Is this doable or am I just dreaming about something
> that isn't practical?
>
> I wonder if it would just curl up in the wash or cause the shirt to pucker
> underneath it, spoiling the effect. Does anyone have any experience with
> doing this?
>
> thanks,
>
> Pat
>
>
The first thing to do is pre-wash fabric on which you will embroider as well
as the shirt,using the same method that'll be used for all future washings.

Then use "Wonder-Under" to attach the design to the shirt; this is an
adhesive-backed interfacing, available at most fabric stores. Directions
are clearly written on the paper attached to it.

Over the years, I have put many appliques on clothes for my children and
grandchildrens clothes as well as other folks, and these things work well.

Emily


Posted by Pat on July 10, 2009, 9:31 pm
Emily Bengston wrote:
>>
> The first thing to do is pre-wash fabric on which you will embroider
> as well as the shirt,using the same method that'll be used for all
> future washings.
>
> Then use "Wonder-Under" to attach the design to the shirt; this is an
> adhesive-backed interfacing, available at most fabric stores.
> Directions are clearly written on the paper attached to it.
>
> Over the years, I have put many appliques on clothes for my children
> and grandchildrens clothes as well as other folks, and these things
> work well.
>
> Emily

Thanks! This is all new to me and I need all the tips I can get. I'm off to
JoAnn Fabrics tomorrow for Wonder Under!
Do you stitch a line around the outside of the applique after sealing it
with the Wonder-Under (just in case)?

Pat



Posted by Emily Bengston on July 12, 2009, 2:19 pm



On 7/10/09 8:31 PM, in article 7bq8c8F21a0e7U1@mid.individual.net, "Pat"

> Emily Bengston wrote:
>>>
>> The first thing to do is pre-wash fabric on which you will embroider
>> as well as the shirt,using the same method that'll be used for all
>> future washings.
>>
>> Then use "Wonder-Under" to attach the design to the shirt; this is an
>> adhesive-backed interfacing, available at most fabric stores.
>> Directions are clearly written on the paper attached to it.
>>
>> Over the years, I have put many appliques on clothes for my children
>> and grandchildrens clothes as well as other folks, and these things
>> work well.
>>
>> Emily
>
> Thanks! This is all new to me and I need all the tips I can get. I'm off to
> JoAnn Fabrics tomorrow for Wonder Under!
> Do you stitch a line around the outside of the applique after sealing it
> with the Wonder-Under (just in case)?
>
> Pat
>
>
Pat, when I read your post, I didn't realize you were putting the applique
on the shirt pocket.
It would be best, as Beverly said, to remove the pocket, do the embroidery
directly on it, then re-attach it to the shirt. Remember to pre-wash first.

If removing the pocket is not an option, use the method I suggested and yes,
by all means, stitch around the edge of the applique, just in case.

Emily


Posted by BEI Design on July 10, 2009, 9:37 pm
Pat wrote:
> Well, what I mean is making some small nautical flag
> letters and then sewing them on (by hand? by machine?)
> onto clothing. Let's say I make a letter "S" by
> embroidering on a plain piece of fabric and then I cut it
> out and sew it on to a shirt pocket. Is this doable or
> am I just dreaming about something that isn't practical?
> I wonder if it would just curl up in the wash or cause
> the shirt to pucker underneath it, spoiling the effect.
> Does anyone have any experience with doing this?

Why not remove the pocket, hoop some stabilizer and use
temporary adhesive to secure the pocket then embroider
directly on the pocket, the sew the pocket back on the
garment? Should be easier (and look better) than what
you're contemplating.

Beverly



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