I don't know what has gotten in to me today but I am actually going to attempt to applique two little t-shirts. The cost per shirt is around $2.00 so if I fail then I don't have much in it and won't feel so bad.
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| Before washing. |
Next, I stitched around each design.
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| Detail of 1/4" allowance. |
On the cross I stitch about 1/4" in because I want the edges to fray (the wonder under didn't go all the way to the edge in order to allow the edges to fray).
But, on the bird design I just stitched right on the edge. Lastly, the cross t-shirt had to be washed to get the edges to fray. The best thing about this kind of applique is that the more you wash it the better it looks. I love the frayed edges and it hides any imperfections in my sewing (gotta love that).
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My little devil angel in her new shirt. |
This project turned out to be easier than I anticipated. I might even be brave enough to try it again in the future.
But, on the bird design I just stitched right on the edge. Lastly, the cross t-shirt had to be washed to get the edges to fray. The best thing about this kind of applique is that the more you wash it the better it looks. I love the frayed edges and it hides any imperfections in my sewing (gotta love that).
