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I hope everyone that makes one of the jackets will post a picture. It will be fun to see how many of us were inspired by the beautiful examples and clear step-by-step directions. Thanks!
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Boy do I feel dumb. To print (without saving)and get the right side, go to file, page set up and change setting to Landscape. How easy! guess I was looking too hard.
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All of the jackets look great plan to make one soon.
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Dotty, she did say to purchase a sweatshirt one size larger than normal.
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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 don't see why you couldn't use the sweatshirt inside out, especially if it's pilled, that would be a good way to recycle it. |
Originally Posted by EdieClay
I hope everyone that makes one of the jackets will post a picture. It will be fun to see how many of us were inspired by the beautiful examples and clear step-by-step directions. Thanks!
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I have been following this thread with interest, because I have seen some of these jackets and they look awesome.
When I get a little more time I will try one for the winter, would be just great for a cold day, bright and warm. Elle |
Originally Posted by UglyCook
Originally Posted by brendadawg
I have found that if I don't cut up the front before I put the fabric on, it holds the shape better. I cut off the bottom ribbing, sleeve ribbing, and then cut up the side and sleeve. I leave the neck ribbing on until I've finished. I cut the neck ribbing off, as well as cutting up the center front after I've finished all the "patchwork", and put binding on neck, front, and bottom. I usually put a cuff/border on the sleeve so I can turn up the sleeves a little bit. A lady came to our quilt guild and did a workshop on these shirts. On some of them, she left the neck ribbing on, and put the bottom ribbing back on and didn't cut them up the front -- and her husband wears some of them. The ones she showed us were just gorgeous. I'll see if I can find some pictures and post them later.
What a wonderful tute you gave us. Thanks so much. |
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'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. |
UglyCook but pretty quilter hahahahahahah:-D :-D
Great work :thumbup: |
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