* applique shirt
Posted on February 27th, 2006 by maitreya. Filed under Sewing/Fabric Crafts.
I got this great piece of Alexander Henry fabric in a swap with craftopia. It’s a long skinny piece, so I was initially at a loss for what to do with it. The big flowers are so great, though, and I have this great applique book out from the library. Plus, I’m into the red/pink combo these days and had a plain pink shirt hanging around. Once I had the idea, it took less than an hour to whip the whole thing up.
Instructions: cut out the flowers with about an eighth of an inch margin. Position them on the shirt and place a layer of stabilizer underneath the shirt and behind the flowers. The stabilizer makes the sewing *so much easier.* Sewing on knits is usually a disaster for me, and it turns out that stabilizer is totally the solution. Pin the three layers together and satin stitch around the edge. Tear off the stabilizer and you’re done! My satin stitching leaves a little bit to be desired, but if you say at a normal viewing distance, it’s fine.
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February 27th, 2006 at 11:48 pm
that is so cute! Seriously love that fabric!
February 27th, 2006 at 11:50 pm
it looks great! i couldn’t satin stitch something like that so well to save my life!
February 28th, 2006 at 12:26 am
Love the shirt, great idea. I made an apron with the same AH fabric, it is one of my favorites. Congrats on the podcast interview.
February 28th, 2006 at 1:58 am
Great shirt! Awesome idea!
February 28th, 2006 at 2:57 am
That’s such a cute shirt and I’m impressed with your stitching skills.
February 28th, 2006 at 3:17 am
That looks great! I have new pink and white t-shirt that I´d like to pep up, your idea comes just right!
February 28th, 2006 at 8:47 am
i’m a sewing / embroidering ubernovice, so bear with me - the black around the edge - is that the satin stitch? does it prevent the edges of the fabric from fraying as well?
February 28th, 2006 at 10:26 am
Brilliant idea!! So very designer and chic!
February 28th, 2006 at 11:09 am
looks great, I love the idea.
stabilizer? not familiar wiht (american?) terms, is is thin paper or fabric? do youhave a link to a shop? *Karin
February 28th, 2006 at 1:47 pm
Great use of big prints! I think the placement of the flowers is great and the colors work really well together!
February 28th, 2006 at 1:47 pm
Incredibly chic! Yesterday I saw a woman with a flower (1 foot diameter) appliqued on the side of her long wool coat at about waist level. It had the same kind of retro/modern vibe as your shirt. Very nice. Thank you for the instructions!
February 28th, 2006 at 8:37 pm
Lovely applique there. I’ve been thinking of cutting up motifs from fabrics to make softies. Now I can also experiment with motif applique. And, it was great hearing your voice on the interview.
March 2nd, 2006 at 5:45 pm
lovely work! i am trying something similar on a skirt. great interview on craftypod, too.
March 3rd, 2006 at 12:31 am
That’s so great! I love it!
March 4th, 2006 at 5:47 pm
It looks wonderful. I love the flowers.
March 6th, 2006 at 3:41 pm
Cool! I have (gulp) five yards of that fabric, I was so enamored with it. Now I have an instant project!
I’ve been meaning to do this kind of applique, too.
March 8th, 2006 at 12:34 pm
Sweet idea! It looks great!
May 5th, 2006 at 7:20 pm
that looks sooooo great! i’ve been thinking about doing that too, thanks for the stabilizer tip.
July 2nd, 2006 at 1:10 pm
Hi, I was wondering if any one knows the best way to cut out a sequin type applique and sew it onto a shirt without having it frey, please let me know.
July 10th, 2006 at 6:10 pm
I have a pair of toddler pants in that fabric. The brand is Icky Baby and they are not cheap!