Originally Posted by mimistutz
I have 2 questions. First, about attaching the patch pieces. I think I have it, but to be sure you attach one piece at a time correct, does it ever get too thick when you zig zag over the same place a couple of times or does that not really happen?
The other question is, would it make a difference if you turned the shirt inside out and basically sew the pieces to the inside side. Just thought it might make a smoother looking "lining" as long as there wasn't a lot of printed design on the shirt.
I can't wait to start this project Hey, how about a vest too!
I usually work 3-4 pieces at a time, as many as you can zig-zag around and have them pretty much stay in place. I have used Roxanne's glue also. Just make certain the pieces are so close they touch one another. I don't sew over the same place twice. I stop when I get to a row of stitches and begin on the other side if necessary. Another method (instead of zig-zagging two pieces together) is to put the pieces on with edges touching. Then use a straight stitch less than 1/4" inside the edge of the fabric on each piece. Then when you wash it, the fabric will fray, a bit of the sweatshirt color might show through, and you'll have a more "raggedy" jacket.
I'm sure you could turn the shirt inside out, but I just felt the inside was softer. Also, after you get all the pieces on, you can quilt the whole jacket, if you choose to do so. If you have a larger piece of fabric, you can embroider a design on it.
On my first one, I realized the pieces will seem smaller once you start sewing (LOL). This was a project I worked on in short sessions.