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How to Make a Reverse Applique on a T-Shirt by Machine

comments (5) August 30th, 2008     

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A close-up of the detail.
My Loved tee.
The completed design freshly out of the washer and dryer.
A close-up of the detail.

A close-up of the detail.

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Position a piece of contrasting knit over the bobbin thread of the appliqué design.


 Make sure that the weave of the contrasting knit is going in the same direction as the grain of the T-shirt.

After the appliqué shape is stitched out, trim away the T-shirt about 1/4 inch from the inside of the stitching. Use the same technique as illustrated to trim the letter design above.


 The Aqua Mesh that is revealed will wash away when you throw your T-shirt in the laundry.

Even though this stabilizer washes away, it's a good idea to trim as much of it as you easily can. If there is a lot of stabilizer left on the back, it might take two washings to get rid of all the stabilizer.


 Trim away as much of the wash-away stabilizer as you easily can from the back.
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Comments (5)

karianw writes: this is great! i have been looking for a step by step instruction for my daughters sweat shirt. thanks
Posted: 7:01 pm on January 6th
JenniferStern writes: Thank you Amy, I should start my christmas gift making too!!
Posted: 10:17 pm on September 4th
AmyXSmile writes: As a single Mom on a tight budget, I thank you for a wonderful idea to make some special things for my teenage daughters for Christmas, and with plenty of time, too! I'm sure they will thank you, too.
Posted: 10:45 am on September 2nd
JenniferStern writes: Thanks Lindsay... Did you check out the Post about the Hip Hoodie Free Download that Shannon did? (It's a few posts below this one on the discover tab.) It might work really well in combination with this.
Posted: 10:43 am on August 31st
LindsayTNY writes: I love this! I've got to remember to show this to my teenage daughter who likes embellished t-shirts with a high-end look.
Posted: 7:33 pm on August 30th
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