How can I machine sew or hand sew this type of design into clothing?
February 19th, 2010 | by admin |http://www.epworldwide.com/sf_j_01.jpg
I have a singer sewing machine and I was wonder what steps to take to sew a this type of design into my clothing. I don’t want the same design but i do want the single stitched line and I don’t know the steps to do it. Also, would it be easier just to hand sew it?
The design I want is a name.
It’s quilted. There are three layers of fabric… the outside, the backing and a fluffy material inside. Stitching the three layers together gives the 3-D effect — you use just a straight stitch on the sewing machine, or you can quilt it by hand. The thicker the batting (the "fluff"), the more of a 3-D effect you get… but thinner batting is easier to hand quilt.
See: http://quiltbug.com/machine-quilt.htm
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1513631313378451452
for some beginning machine quilting. And yes, it’s easier to hand sew a quilt sandwich and get it looking good when you’re a beginner. If you want to machine quilt it, practice before doing your "good" project.
Another approach you might consider is surface embroidery — no backing or batting. Just use running stitch or double running stitch to outline the name.
2 Responses to “How can I machine sew or hand sew this type of design into clothing?”
By sassidy on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
I don’t really get your question but if you want that design you are going to need an a embroidery machine.
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By kay on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply
It’s quilted. There are three layers of fabric… the outside, the backing and a fluffy material inside. Stitching the three layers together gives the 3-D effect — you use just a straight stitch on the sewing machine, or you can quilt it by hand. The thicker the batting (the "fluff"), the more of a 3-D effect you get… but thinner batting is easier to hand quilt.
See: http://quiltbug.com/machine-quilt.htm
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1513631313378451452
for some beginning machine quilting. And yes, it’s easier to hand sew a quilt sandwich and get it looking good when you’re a beginner. If you want to machine quilt it, practice before doing your "good" project.
Another approach you might consider is surface embroidery — no backing or batting. Just use running stitch or double running stitch to outline the name.
References :
50 years of sewing