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Applique T-Shirts
PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS

Applique T-Shirts Embroidery Project

By   Barbara Geer   on   March 30, 2012
  • SKILL LEVELIntermediate
  • TIME REQUIRED00:30
Description

Celebrate the Holiday of Your Choice With Shirts that Match the Occasion!

Step of

Materials

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Materials
  • Selected letters from the Plain Applique Alphabet or Revised Plain Alphabet (depending on the size of the T-shirt)
  • T-shirt
  • Applique twill or fabric plus iron-on adhesive
  • Tear-away or cut-away backing
  • Embroidery thread in color of choice and bobbin thread
  • Embroidery machine
  • Scissors
  • Spray adhesive

    • Designs used in this project
    Final Product: What You Will Create
     

    Step 1:
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    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!

    Step 2:
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    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.

    Step 3:
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    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.

    Step 4:
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    Hoop the T-shirt either cut-away or tear-away backing. I personally prefer cut-away.

    Step 5:
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    Embroider the outline. The machine will stop at the color change.

    Step 6:
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    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.

    Step 7:
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    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.

    Step 8:
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    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.

    Step 9:
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    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.
    Meet the Author: Barbara Geer
    Barbara Geer
    Barbara Geer, Creative Director/Digitizer, Grand Slam Designs, an embroidery stock design and contract digitizing operation, has been in the decorated apparel industry since 1990. She is a popular speaker at commercial decorated apparel and home embroidery events. She also is a frequent contributor to commercial and home embroidery publications such as EMB, Stitches, and Printwear. You may reach Barbara at 218-222-3501; e-mail [email protected] or visit her Web site at www.grandslamdesigns.com.
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