hey_jude
Mouseketeer
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- Aug 27, 2009
I know some people do their appliquees on felt and was wondering why and how. I'd also love to do some dangly appliquees from a dress and I'm thinking this is how?
Felt is a touchy topic in the custom world. When I use felt I use it to test a design I have never done or for my boy with sensory issues. Also if it is going to make an appliqué pop. The secret to felt is to make sure it is trimmed properly.
I agree with cogero - it is definitely a touchy topic...it seems to be one of those looks that people either really like or really dislike.
I did these 2 shirts last week partially because I've never done one that way and wanted to experiment. I really liked the idea that the wrong side of the sewing wouldn't be directly against their skin when the shirts were worn.
I did like the way they turned out but it was white felt on a white shirt so there wasn't the 'pop' affect that cogero mentioned.
As for your thought of dangly appliques, I would do them in the hoop like clippies (with felt) and insert add ribbon in the appropriate spot (presumably between the fabric front side and the felt back side).
Judy