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Making some patches

Well, what I mean is making some small nautical flag letters and then sewing them on (by hand? by machine?) onto clothing. Let's say I make a letter "S" by embroidering on a plain piece of fabric and then I cut it out and sew it on to a shirt pocket. Is this doable or am I just dreaming about something that isn't practical?

I wonder if it would just curl up in the wash or cause the shirt to pucker underneath it, spoiling the effect. Does anyone have any experience with doing this?

thanks,

Pat

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Pat
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The first thing to do is pre-wash fabric on which you will embroider as well as the shirt,using the same method that'll be used for all future washings.

Then use "Wonder-Under" to attach the design to the shirt; this is an adhesive-backed interfacing, available at most fabric stores. Directions are clearly written on the paper attached to it.

Over the years, I have put many appliques on clothes for my children and grandchildrens clothes as well as other folks, and these things work well.

Emily

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Emily Bengston

Thanks! This is all new to me and I need all the tips I can get. I'm off to JoAnn Fabrics tomorrow for Wonder Under! Do you stitch a line around the outside of the applique after sealing it with the Wonder-Under (just in case)?

Pat

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Pat

Why not remove the pocket, hoop some stabilizer and use temporary adhesive to secure the pocket then embroider directly on the pocket, the sew the pocket back on the garment? Should be easier (and look better) than what you're contemplating.

Beverly

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BEI Design

Pat, when I read your post, I didn't realize you were putting the applique on the shirt pocket. It would be best, as Beverly said, to remove the pocket, do the embroidery directly on it, then re-attach it to the shirt. Remember to pre-wash first.

If removing the pocket is not an option, use the method I suggested and yes, by all means, stitch around the edge of the applique, just in case.

Emily

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Emily Bengston

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