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by sewmom 19 Oct 2010 ( edited Oct 19'10 23:30 )
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suggestions to make this job easier would be greatly appreciated! Can't use the electric defuzzer/razor because of the fleece. I am using a magnifying glass and a seam ripper.

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by crafter2243 19 Oct 2010
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I have tried this and I never could do it. I would end up with a whole sooner or later. I have appliqued over a mess up.
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by sewmom 19 Oct 2010
I thought of that but he's 22 now and he is substitute teaching. I can't think of anything appropriate to put over it. I have removed 1 of 5 letters so far and no holes.....yet :)
by smithandsmith 19 Oct 2010
what about a patch that says "sub"
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by smithandsmith 19 Oct 2010
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Hi sewmom... i know the feeling. I have done this job too. I used my little pink razor. I just kepted going over and over it on the back side and then i used the seam ripper on the front to pick up the loose stitches. Hope this helps. I know it takes for everrrrrrrrrrrrr
hugs Lee
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by sewmom 19 Oct 2010
Thanks Lee. Do you mean a sharp shaving razor or electric?
by smithandsmith 19 Oct 2010
shaving razor,,, the little pink ones that you get in a pack of 5 or so
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by dailylaundry 19 Oct 2010
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How about maybe a badge? If he likes baseball or football - it could be something like that. Good luck?*
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by fannyfurkin 19 Oct 2010
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Are you taking the stitches out from the back? I used to use a normal razor on the back of the designs and take out the bobbin thread. I have a stitch eraser now which is much easier. I assume that is what you mean by defuzzer/razor. I don't know if this post will be of any help.<br />Alice
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by sewmom 20 Oct 2010
Thanks Alice. We all make a mistake sometime! I remember when I was in design school and I used an industrial machine for the first time, it was so fast and I was so scared. I didn't make a mistake then but I thought I would. I have serged a piece of something into the wrong thing before. Problem with that is you cut as you serge :(
Anyway, I think I might try my exactOknife. It's like a scalpel.
by fannyfurkin 20 Oct 2010
That really is the problem with a serger, you can undo the stitches but you can't put the fabric back. I hope you have some success with your jacket. I think the suggestions about embroidery or applique over the top have a lot of merrit, so if you end up with a hole you could just cover it up. hehehe.
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by keeponsewing 19 Oct 2010
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martha stewart says to get a toothbrush and vinegar and it is supposed to take threads out. Dip toothbrush in the vinegar and rub the thread. Haven't tried it but if it will help, won't hurt to try. :) have fun... hehehe...
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by fannyfurkin 19 Oct 2010
Hey Terre, How was your retreat?
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by mooie24 19 Oct 2010
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I would applique over top and bottom with a shape.
then put something on that for him :-)
I have been asked to do just 2 numbers
with their surname beneath similier but smaller version of the football tops :-)
Big hugs from london
maria xx
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by sewmom 20 Oct 2010
Thanks for the advice.