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Designs used in this project are available here:
Selected letters from the Plain Applique Alphabet or Revised Plain Alphabet (depending on the size of the T-shirt)T-shirtApplique twill or fabric plus iron-on adhesiveTear-away or cut-away backingEmbroidery thread in color of choice and bobbin threadEmbroidery machineScissorsSpray adhesive
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Step 1: Choose T-shirts in the appropriate colors. We are working on the Fourth of July, so for the three kids, we've chosen red, white and blue. Very patriotic!
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Step 2: Select fabric for the applique that will complement the holiday in both color and design. We have a printed cotton fabric in red and blue with stars.
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Step 3: Applique twill comes with adhesive pre-applied to the wrong side of fabric. If using fabric other than applique twill, apply an iron-on adhesive to the wrong side of the fabric according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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Step 4: Hoop the T-shirt either cut-away or tear-away backing. I personally prefer cut-away.
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Step 5: Embroider the outline. The machine will stop at the color change.
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Step 6: Embroiderers with cutting machines may have already cut the letters, using the outline of the design as a guide. Lay the letter within the outline. If the letter is not pre-cut, at this point lay the fabric over the outline on the T-shirt and embroider the tackdown stitches.
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Step 7: When the machine stops for a color change, cut away excess fabric, cutting as close as possible to the tackdown stitches. For those using pre-cut letters, this step is eliminated.
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Step 8: Start the embroidery machine again to stitch the border that finishes the edges of the letter. Add a name that is centered below the letter.
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Step 9: Using either a heat press or an iron, press the letter. It will adhere the fabric to the shirt and prevent wrinkling and fraying of the edges, allowing the embroidery to remain new-looking and beautiful for the life of the shirt.
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Wear with pride! Cute as a bug's ear!
This project would work for Christmas, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Summertime Fun, Wintertime Fun, Racing, Fall Run, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. Just change the fabric and the color of the shirts to make every photograph special!
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