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by gillemmerson 11 Jun 2014 ( edited Jun 12'14 19:21 )
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I bought my husband a white T shirt for his forthcoming cruise and to save it looking like a vest I tried to embroider a motorbike - not good the embroidery was so tight it split the jersey. So I had to make the design separately and glue on. Not certain it will stay but it looks good at the moment.

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Comments (16)
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by devon 11 Jun 2014
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great work
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by 02kar 11 Jun 2014
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Try slowly and carefully stitching around the outline if you used a fusible glue. I love the design and hope it lasts too
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by noah 11 Jun 2014
+8
very nice he will love you for it hugs
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by baydreamer 11 Jun 2014
+8
What a shame it happened, if you purchased the design or a freebie from a site who sells designs, I would email the digitizer and let them know.
In the future keep some steam a seam on hand for emergencies like this one.
I would due as 02kar suggested and sew around the edge , if you don't have a sewing machine you could just hand stitch in the stitching lines of the design to ensure it stays on.Great Save!
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by pldc 11 Jun 2014
+7
great save & I agree use the fusable & tack it on to be safe. ~hugs~
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by pacmp 12 Jun 2014
+6
The stitch out looks very good now. I also would recommend posting a note to the digitizer as the design does not look like it should have been so heavy as to rip the material- How frustrating, but you did a very nice save and likely you would be the only one that would even notice the cover up. I also agree with those recommending stitching around the edge of the design just to be sure the glue holds over time and washings. Hope your husbands upcoming cruise is all pure enjoyment for all participating.
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by highlandermom 12 Jun 2014
+3
Nice save, fusible would be my choice to feel like would stay put.
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by Leaha 12 Jun 2014
+3
Wow, what a problem, great save! Looks very nice, love the color of the shirt too. :)
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by deegee 12 Jun 2014
+3
Well done - that's a great save. Very nice work.
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by rosakent 12 Jun 2014
+3
What a shame it split the jersey, it did this design on canvas and it was fine. It looks good though Gill, bet he's the only one on the cruise with a Tee like that! love Jo
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by greysewist 12 Jun 2014
+2
It turned out looking good after your frustrations with it. With the beauty of hindsight it might have been worth putting it on a separate piece of fabric and creating a pocket out of it -if only you knew in advance:) It could have become more dense if the design was reduced in size. Other than that, stabiliser & hooping are also so important with knit fabrics. Lots wouldn't even attempt it, so good on you for giving it a go :) The recipient will love it.
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by gillemmerson 12 Jun 2014
Not reduced and I did everything right. I did the embroidery on a piece of white material not large enough for a pocket which I did consider. Have stitched it on and will see how it goes!!
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by lidiad 12 Jun 2014
+1
It looks good, well done.
Hugs, Lidia
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by arlene 12 Jun 2014
+2
Very nice.
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by airyfairy 12 Jun 2014
+1
Great save. I would certainly stitch the patch on rather than having another disappointment if it were to come off in the wash. Sarah
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by anssmile 12 Jun 2014
0
Very pretty, great save! I would definitely sew around the edges to fix it permanently to the T-shirt.
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by sonjapotgieter 12 Jun 2014
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Stunning