O.k., I know that somebody hand appliques onto a different piece of fabric, then uses a straight stitch to put it on a t-shirt. Since I had such difficulties doing the applique directly to a t-shirt, I'd like to try this method. Could somebody tell me the details how to do this, please. I'd really appreciate it. I need to start the adult tshirts for our trip. Thanks so much!
I have done this just once. I hand appliqued onto a piece of inexpensive broadcloth. I did everything except the border. I then just cut the broadcloth up to the border and satin stitched the border on to the t-shirt. It was much less nerve wracking doing it this way.
Shannon might be the one to ask -- I know she will do appliques and sell them. I'm not sure if you do a straight stitch around hers or a satin stitch. I don't see Shannon too often these days though.
These were the shirts I did:
I did all the face details, details on the candy cane, etc -- basically everything on the interior -- before doing the final satin stitches around the border (which did require color changes, but still so much easier for me).
So I was looking for the sale on the pre-cuts. They weren't in the back at my store, they were in the front, by the registers. I got a 1 1/2 yard piece of sherpa/zebra for $5.00 It was actually a kit to make a wrap and hat... it will either be a blanket or three scarves... still deciding. I try really really hard not to stash but they did really have some great deals... they had princess and the frog fleece and spiderman and then just cuts of novelty prints. All of the ones on sale were called kits but they were all just cuts of fabric with directions stuffed inside.
We don't have these kits in our Super Walmarts, but we still have one
Walmart with fabric and they have a very few kits, but never on sale. Mind you, I am not complaining. I am thrilled to have a Walmart with fabric still. I just got a couple of yards of about 4 fabrics -- most on sale for $2.50 a yard, one for $3.50 and one for $1.00 per yard!!!! Stupid me only bought two yards and then decided to go back and buy the bolt and the $1 one was gone
Some of our Superwalmarts have started carrying bolts of 5 yards for $5 (for the whole 5 yards) but it's very thin fabric and usually outdated calico prints if it's cotton.
Hi everyone! I hope you don't mind me joining you! We are heading to WDW for the first time in November, and I am up to my ears in sewing projects for our trip - and thanks to you, I keep adding more ideas to the list
I just got all the fabric I needed to do a couple minnie pillowcase dresses for my girls, and will start on that hopefully this week. I have 7 (yes, I have a problem...) other dresses I'm hoping to finish up tonight and tomorrow. I'm looking for ideas on what I can make for my oldest DS. He is very sad that the girls get special clothes made for them, and all he gets are the occasional pair of pj pants. I have had a horrible time finding boy patterns.
Janna
The Bowling Shirt from YouCanMakeThis.com was the staple in my ds's wardrobe for our Disney trip. It's a bit more difficult than a ppillow case dress, but still very doable.
This looks great! Your girls are getting so big. All of these vidas inspired me to make one this weekend. I haven't used my vida pattern in a very long time. Will post pics when I get done iwth the pants. I made a shirt using the vida pattern instead of a dress. I forgot how fun the vida is to make.
This is great! My daughter is asking to learn how to sew. I am just not sure where to start with teaching a 6 yr old /almost 7 year old.
I agree -- I nedd to get my Vida pattern out as well. I was hoping to do one for a Big Give sometime soon but it seems patchwork twirls are a more favored request by the Wish Kids.
For your dd how about buying her a pillow form, like a 14 x 14 and having her make different slip covers for it. I am doing some for a Big Give. You'd have to devise the pattern (I just did a trial one on cheap fabric) but it's all straight lines and she wouldn't have to serge if you didn't want her doing that yet.
Kind of a weird random question. When I look at patterns, I would much rather buy a Simplicity pattern than a McCalls. Not because of the way they write directions, or the way they lay out the pieces. Nope, the only reason I prefer Simplicity is because they fold the pieces so nicely in the envelope. McCalls seems to just stuff things in there and then the pieces are all squished weird. I'm just curious if I'm the only one who feels this way?
I don't buy either -- I only do patterns from YCMT. I may someday try a commercial pattern again since my sewing skills are better. I'll keep Simplicity in mind -- I like things neat and tidy as well!
I have really missed this board! So glad to be back!
) Then we moved on to zig-zags. After HOURS of that... she took her own $$ to the fabric store to buy 3 half yards of fabric to make all of her friends headbands for Christmas. Then she started making dolly headbands... and she does make a few of our doll hair accessores - bows and things that I attach to outfits. And now this. 
I am officially out of the disboutique club...(insert cry and sad, sad face!!)
