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Altered Sweatshirts MaggieT 11-03-2007
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Posted by MaggieT on November 3, 2007, 7:50 pm
HI!
I am hoping that someone might remember when they used to make a cutout in a
sweatshirt and fabric that had been attached to the back would show through.
I have seen this done but have no idea of how to do it! Is there anyone
that could give me an idea or a link that explains the process?


Hoping the explanation is clear enough...:)
MaggieT in NE PA



Posted by Pogonip on November 3, 2007, 8:24 pm
MaggieT wrote:
> HI!
> I am hoping that someone might remember when they used to make a cutout in a
> sweatshirt and fabric that had been attached to the back would show through.
> I have seen this done but have no idea of how to do it! Is there anyone
> that could give me an idea or a link that explains the process?
>
>
> Hoping the explanation is clear enough...:)
> MaggieT in NE PA
>
>
It's so easy, you really don't need "instructions." Sew the right side
of the fabric to the wrong side of the sweatshirt - place it where you
want it, then stitch it down all around the edge, and stitch whatever
pattern you want. Once all the stitching is done, take sharp pointed
scissors and cut -- I usually used an "X" pattern so that the sweatshirt
material would curl up on four sides.

I did some big hearts, then just stitched diagonally from top to bottom,
left to right then right to left, making lots of little diamond shapes.
It might be a little easier if you draw your lines on the back of
the fabric, then you just follow your lines.

--
Joanne
stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us.earth.milky-way.com
http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/

Posted by MaggieT on November 3, 2007, 9:22 pm
Joanne

Thank you for responding so quickly! I also had just found that this
process was called "reverse applique".

When you said that you stitched diagonally from left to right and then right
to left forming little diamonds, I understand the stitching style, but where
and what did you stitch. I think I got lost there someplace....altho' I
seem to spend alot of time lost somewhere! LOL!

Thank you so very very very much!
MaggieT





Posted by Pogonip on November 3, 2007, 11:11 pm
MaggieT wrote:
> Joanne
>
> Thank you for responding so quickly! I also had just found that this
> process was called "reverse applique".
>
> When you said that you stitched diagonally from left to right and then right
> to left forming little diamonds, I understand the stitching style, but where
> and what did you stitch. I think I got lost there someplace....altho' I
> seem to spend alot of time lost somewhere! LOL!
>
> Thank you so very very very much!
> MaggieT
>

If you have a pattern on the print that you want to "reveal" you follow
the lines of the print, so that when you cut to expose the fabric, what
you want will be revealed. It just takes a little planning. Mine were
fairly simple, with small elements, so my diamond stitching worked fine.
Just remember that anywhere you stitch, that part will *not* show, and
neither will the little bit on either side of the stitching. It's going
to be a peek-a-boo no matter how you do it, so keep that in mind when
you decide on your stitching lines.

Dig out a worn out sweatshirt and an interesting bit of print and
practice before doing your "real" shirt, and you'll see how it works.

--
Joanne
stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us.earth.milky-way.com
http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/

Posted by Emily Bengston on November 4, 2007, 12:59 am
Just remember the type of sweatshirt you use must be 50% cotton, at least.
I did a red heart for Valentine's Day once on a white shirt and the 100%
polyester would not open to reveal the print. You can really get creative
with them and they make wonderful gifts. McCall's had a pattern some
20-years ago that had several different designs, some for children as well
as adults.
Emily


On 11/3/07 10:11 PM, in article 472d385b$1@news.bnb-lp.com, "Pogonip"

> MaggieT wrote:
>> Joanne
>>
>> Thank you for responding so quickly! I also had just found that this
>> process was called "reverse applique".
>>
>> When you said that you stitched diagonally from left to right and then right
>> to left forming little diamonds, I understand the stitching style, but where
>> and what did you stitch. I think I got lost there someplace....altho' I
>> seem to spend alot of time lost somewhere! LOL!
>>
>> Thank you so very very very much!
>> MaggieT
>>
>
> If you have a pattern on the print that you want to "reveal" you follow
> the lines of the print, so that when you cut to expose the fabric, what
> you want will be revealed. It just takes a little planning. Mine were
> fairly simple, with small elements, so my diamond stitching worked fine.
> Just remember that anywhere you stitch, that part will *not* show, and
> neither will the little bit on either side of the stitching. It's going
> to be a peek-a-boo no matter how you do it, so keep that in mind when
> you decide on your stitching lines.
>
> Dig out a worn out sweatshirt and an interesting bit of print and
> practice before doing your "real" shirt, and you'll see how it works.


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