bearpaw

How cute are you!! Just a little advice - take your time sewing to try to get a straight seam. I'm sure it will turn out great and she will love it. Be sure to post pictures of your progress!

Chele

Sending you good sewing vibes! Your girl is going to flip when you give it to her! Can't wait to see your final creation.

jacketfan89

Alright guys, so far so good. I'm cutting out the pictures on the fabric now. I'm trying to keep it as straight as possible...lol. Question though,

When I stitch the middle 4 pictures together, I know that I should put the right faces together and stitch around the one edge. What type of stitch on the sewing machine should I use. It has 50 different stitches...the default seems okay, but the seam doesn't look that strong. Also how should I go about sewing the entire thing together. I know I should sew the first 4 pictures in the middle into one connected piece. How should I attach the fabric in the white space...and then how will I attach the border of photos. Thanks again for the "support"...

bearpaw

Try this link for a little explanation about the stitch and stitch length - http://home.howstuffworks.com/machin...-technique.htm

jstitch

I would sew it in 5 strips..

Top stirp of pics
next left pic, long piece of fabric, right pic
middle strip, left pic, small piece of fabric, four pics, fabric, right pic
etc,
etc.

Then sew the strips together

Dont forget to leave seam allowances when you cut the fabric pieces and pictures.

sewnsewer2

You certanily came to the right place for help. You got some excellent advise.

I think your girlfriend will have tears of joy. What a thoughtful thing to make her and the hearts say it all!

I wish my husband was so thoughtful! Please post a pic when you are done.

retrogirl02

oooh, good one. yes, strips would be easiest.

tlrnhi

It sounds like you are on a roll!!
Can't wait to see a pic of it when you are done!
Better yet, can't wait to see a picture of your girlfriend when she gets it!
You are one special boyfriend!!

Celeste

I can't help you but I just have to add here that your girlfriend is one lucky lady, and we're thrilled that you found us and can find help here!

kyoko

You two make a great couple. :D

Ok, the thing is with iron on transfers, they wear out and off fast. I've learned that the hard way.
So you don't want to use it on something that will see alot of wear and use. If this is going to be used in any way,as in pillow on the couch or bed, were people can sit on it,or animals can lay on it, then don't use iron on's.
It's better to get the pictures printed on fabric, because when it's printed it's dyed into the fabric. so it can take wear and use, even if it's just on a bed. Which I'm sure that's were it will go. :wink: