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Old 06-11-2008, 11:55 AM
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Well, while I was writing my lengthy instructions I see that you do not want patches. Here's another way.
Use a large sheet of clear plastic--we use the kind you get at Home Depot or such .--they are sold as drop cloths.
Lay your sweat shirt out and lay plastic on top. Smooth and pin down and trace sides and seam lines with a sharpie.. This will be your pattern. Add seam allowances to what you have drawn on plastic. Cut it out.
It really works. I've done it twice also.
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Old 06-11-2008, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by houstonjudy
Well, while I was writing my lengthy instructions I see that you do not want patches. Here's another way.
Use a large sheet of clear plastic--we use the kind you get at Home Depot or such .--they are sold as drop cloths.
Lay your sweat shirt out and lay plastic on top. Smooth and pin down and trace sides and seam lines with a sharpie.. This will be your pattern. Add seam allowances to what you have drawn on plastic. Cut it out.
It really works. I've done it twice also.
That's a cool idea! I am hopeless with clothing patterns, but I think I could manage that! Thanks!
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Old 06-11-2008, 07:05 PM
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Thank you for the instructions. I will give this a try, as well. I wanted to do a test piece prior to doing a full quilt as you go jacket. Size and comfort play a big part of my investment of time and materials.

Piecefully yours,
Kay Susan
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Old 06-11-2008, 07:38 PM
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HoustonJudy...
Thanks for the instructions...
I may haveto try this.
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Old 06-11-2008, 08:54 PM
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Neat ideas on this site.
http://www.makeasweatshirtjacket.com/
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Old 06-12-2008, 04:39 AM
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I am going to try the plastic method and see how it works on a muslin model before I cut the batiks. thanks for the tips everyone. If I get it done, I'll post a photo.
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Old 06-17-2008, 05:48 PM
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You can do the strip piecing and STILL do the free motion quilting on top of it. I teach a class on making this type of jacket and that's the instructions I gave. (I hope I am understanding what you mean)
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