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St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Pattern
"Kiss Me - I'm Irish!"
APPLIQUE LESSON: FUSIBLE WEB
(Iron-On Adhesive)
Project by Aleah for CraftAndFabricLinks.com
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Use your favorite tee shirt or tank top pattern, or purchase a plain white tee shirt or tank top, and add appliques for a St. Patrick's Day celebration.
There are two steps to using fusible web (also called iron-on adhesive). The first is to attach the adhesive to your transfer pieces (the applique pieces). The second step is to iron the applique onto your garment.
To learn a quick and easy method for using iron on adhesive and a pressing sheet, visit our free instructions on Creating A Floral No-Sew Applique.
The applique pieces will not stick to the pressing sheet, which makes it
easy to create very intricate appliques. A pressing sheet is not required for this project.
Be sure to check out our NOTIONS for iron-on adhesive and pressing sheets - great prices!
Supplies
1/4 yard green fabric for applique pieces
sharp scissors
pins
large sewing ruler or yardstick
1/4 yard fusible web (iron-on adhesive)
I used our Fusible Web for this project.
white tee shirt or tank top
Optional: fabric paint (comes in a fine tipped tube for outlining applique)
I used green for the letters and gold for the shamrocks
Instructions
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PATTERN
Our pattern will download as a pdf file. Each group will fit onto an 8/5" x 11" paper.
If you need instructions on using pdf files, go to PDF Instructions.
Lettering pdf file
Shamrock Pattern pdf file
NOTE: Our patterns are printed as reverse images. The reason is that you will
trace the pattern onto the back of the fusible web. When the pattern pieces are cut out and adhered to the
shirt, they will be a correct image.
Before you begin, prewash and dry the fabric and shirt. Do not use fabric softener. Iron as needed.
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1. Cut a piece of fusible web (such as Heat N Bond or Wonder Under (also called iron-on adhesive)
large enough to cover each pattern. I used our fusible web for this project.
2. Lay the web over the pattern, paper side up. Trace the reversed image onto the paper side of the fusible web.
I found that pencil worked best (ink smeared).
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3. Iron the web to the green fabric. Follow the directions on the iron-on adhesive. Be sure that the rough side is next to the wrong of your fabric (there was no real right and wrong side to my fabric). The paper side should be toward your iron.
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4. After the pieces have cooled, cut out the letters and shamrocks. Use sharp scissors for extra precision. I placed
the letters on the original pattern in order to keep track of them. This can be helpful when working with several small pieces.
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5. Peel off the paper from the applique pieces. When the paper is peeled off, the adhesive will remain on the applique piece.
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6. Try on your shirt and use a pin to mark the placement of the shamrocks (we put the shamrocks on the front of the shirt and the letters on the back
of the shirt). When you are sure of placement, iron the shamrocks
to the shirt. The side with the adhesive should be toward the shirt (if you have it toward the iron, the adhesive will make a mess on your iron).
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7. Accuracy is more important when placing the letters. I placed my large sewing ruler in a straight line from
sleeve to sleeve (at the underarm area). If you do not have such a ruler, use a yardstick. Mark the center of the shirt. Place the bottom row of letters so that they are
centerd on the shirt and in a straight line with the top of your ruler. When you are happy with the placement, iron the letters onto the shirt.
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8. Place the upper row of letters (again centering the letters) about 1/2 inch above the lower
line of letters. Iron the upper row of letters onto the shirt.
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9. After the appliques have cooled your shirt will be ready for painting. If you prefer, you can sew an applique
stitch around the pieces. You can also omit this step. I like to add an outline of paint or applique stitching because it
gives a more finished look. If you use paint, the shirt will be washable. Turn it inside out and use a gentle cycle. DO NOT MACHINE DRY THE SHIRT. Let the shirt
air dry. Over time, the paint will come loose. It can be re-applied. Use a piece of cardboard or wood inside the shirt to give it stability while you are painting.
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TIPS FOR PAINTING
Use a paper towel to test your paint. Apply a small amount of pressure to your tube of paint and
paint a line onto the paper towel. This will test for even flow. If there is a bit of dry paint
on the tip of the tube, more pressure is needed to get the paint flowing. It can suddenly start to flow and you can
end up with a large glob of paint on your project. Every few lines or so I re-test my paint on the paper towel. You can also practice making
a few lines on the towel. I like an even, thin line. Others prefer bold, thicker lines. Use your own preference.
Paint one side of the shirt. Allow 24 hours to dry before painting the second side.
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