Do you have a piece of clothing that fits you perfectly, but is just so boring? There are a few solutions to your problem, but in this episode of ThreadbangerThreadbanger, Rob and Corinne are talking about Appliques. Its an awesome way to fire up your wardrobe and give your clothes your own creative edge! Also, subscribe to threadbanger on itunes!!
What You'll Need:
A garment that needs sprucing
An image or idea for your applique
Some fabric
sewing machine
scissors
fuseable web paper
What You'll Need:
A garment that needs sprucing
An image or idea for your applique
Some fabric
sewing machine
scissors
fuseable web paper
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1. First you must decide which garment in your closet needs some sprucing.
2. Decide on an image you want to use to give this garment some extra flare. Draw it out on a thick piece of paper, and cut it out. We used the tree motif, but if you don't have a lot of time on your hands, and you don't want to go completely crazy, chose a more simple shape.
2. Decide on an image you want to use to give this garment some extra flare. Draw it out on a thick piece of paper, and cut it out. We used the tree motif, but if you don't have a lot of time on your hands, and you don't want to go completely crazy, chose a more simple shape.
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Not NiceInappropriateSpamatomicgypsy
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Jul 15, 2010. 2:52 PMReply
instead of a zig-zag stitch, i've found that using the "buttonhole" setting makes a really nice solid border. :) (i guess it depends on the sewing machine though, i don't have automatic buttonholes, instead i have one setting for each side of the buttonhole.) using one of the length settings with a very small stitch length worked great! when i tried the zig-zag even on the smallest stitch length it still looked too zig-zaggy and sparse. i hope this helps someone!
dkcrooby
in reply to Jul 30, 2010. 7:55 AMReply
Thanks atomicgypsy, that has helped me. I hadn't thought of that. I've tried in the past and like you said, mine also ended up lookingway too sparse so I haven't attempted it again. I will now though!
Ironious
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Mar 14, 2008. 2:10 AMReply
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canida
in reply to Mar 14, 2008. 8:04 AMReplyWe have a Be Nice policy. Please refrain from such non-constructive comments or risk being banned from the site.
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CybergothiChe
in reply to May 21, 2010. 11:08 AMReply dun dun DUUUUUUUNNNNNNN
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killerjackalope
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Mar 6, 2008. 11:29 AMReplyCould it be possible to make a pretty intricate design with this stuff, had a quite extravagant idea for an older pair of trousers that have ripped at the back up to the knee, it involves repairs with a flap and alot of embellishment... yes I do realise I should have fixed them but I did, it's just what happens to every item of clothing I own over time and if it still fits it wont get half way to the bin under my watch...
slurry47
in reply to Mar 17, 2008. 6:58 PMReply
"every item of clothing?" Do you have one gigantic foot? Maybe you could bind it like Chinese girls used to do.
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killerjackalope
in reply to Mar 17, 2008. 7:41 PMReplyActually the life i live means that ripped and torn clothing is a daily occurence, I'v had clothes that were over half safety pins...
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mg0930mg
in reply to Dec 5, 2008. 3:29 PMReply
Did you try it? If so, did it work?
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killerjackalope
in reply to Dec 5, 2008. 4:55 PMReplyHad a crack at something different, it worked pretty well, expect 'ible soon!
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mg0930mg
in reply to Dec 5, 2008. 5:04 PMReply
Cool. I made a sweatshirt, today, It's drying.
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killerjackalope
in reply to Dec 6, 2008. 7:33 AMReplyI have to go back and re-do it, mainly because I was a bit lazy because I was just seeing how it'd look... So I'll iblify it...
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mg0930mg
in reply to Dec 6, 2008. 5:13 PMReply
Cool. mine's crap. I wanted to see how the paint held up. So it's random stuff. Also, I'm going to try to screenprint.
pacey_waring
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Mar 14, 2008. 11:37 AMReply
haha, that really WAS a complicated pattern! Ironing seems easy enough, but sewing a zig-zag all the way around every edge of that.... must have been a PAIN!
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GorillazMiko
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Mar 6, 2008. 2:57 PMReplyPretty cool! Maybe I could try doing something really awesome, like lightning cracks all over the shirt. Great job.
Box_Full_Of_Sharp_Objects
in reply to Mar 12, 2008. 11:45 PMReply
or a black shirt with white stitches all over
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Toulouse
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Mar 10, 2008. 8:07 PMReply
neat deal
FreakAngel
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Mar 7, 2008. 7:30 PMReply
Hmmm, I just happened upon this site and I have this shirt that I just ruined at a job I was at lastweek, but I keep hoping it's fixable because it's a favorite. Ya see, I was working at a lumber mill and once while pulling a piece off the machine it hit my shirt and went through. But the hole isn't too big (about the size of a quarter). Do you have any idea of how I could fix that without making it look too retarded? There's a design on the front, as well, including where the hole's at. So that's a big problem to. I loved the above idea and was just curious and so thought I'd ask.
timoftheshire
in reply to Mar 10, 2008. 4:16 PMReply
try patching it from the inside with a colour that stands out and some stand-out thread. it won't look normal but the patch will add flair.
Elflord
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Mar 7, 2008. 4:22 PMReply
Cool! Looks kind of like the tree in Minas Tirith (from the Lord of the Rings)
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