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Sewing: Customized Monster Shirt
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Customized Monster Shirt

Chimera Shirt

Chimera Shirt
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Evil monster, stylish boots

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Category: Sewing

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Rock / Punk, Whimsical, Funky, Casual

Materials

Cotton jersey with Lycra, TAP transfer paper, procion dyes

What was your inspiration?

My 15 year old daughter loves printed shirts, the weirder the better. I made this scoop neck tee, then dyed it using Meg's method (bonus lesson). Next I let my daughter choose an image from Madame Bricolage on etsy. I printed it from the printer onto TAP transfer paper and just ironed it on. I'm pretty sure no one else will have this shirt at school!

What are you most proud of?

I tried something new. My coverstitch machine was acting up so I used the jersey stitch (on my new Bernina 530) for the hems and neckline. I like the look and it is nice and stretchy. It is a good alternative for coverstitch or zig zag.

 

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TortillaDesigns on craftsy.com
TortillaDesigns
Apr 19, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
That is one cool shirt!
Della Mano on craftsy.com
Della Mano
Feb 25, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Great job with the shirt - and the graphic is wonderful!!! A+
miss_red on craftsy.com
miss_red
Oct 05, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
awesome! How did you get the print on it?
CraftyNHmom on craftsy.com
CraftyNHmom
Oct 06, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Transfer paper from lesleyriley.com. I've heard it launders well, time will tell!
Yuka on craftsy.com
Yuka
Sep 30, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Jersey stitch looks great. I don't think my sewing machine has one though.
sunbinder on craftsy.com
sunbinder
Sep 29, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great job. I have to put this idea in my back pocket.
runningflower on craftsy.com
runningflower
Sep 28, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
beautiful job
jdzurenko on craftsy.com
jdzurenko
Sep 26, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Fun!
Sew4us on craftsy.com
Sew4us
Sep 26, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great job. What stitch did you use around your neckline?
CraftyNHmom on craftsy.com
CraftyNHmom
Sep 26, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Jersey stitch. It looks like little loops. I was curious to try it out, I like it! You can see it in the close up photo.
I am quilter on craftsy.com
I am quilter
Sep 26, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Nicely done, the workmanship is excellent!!!
dawn1959 on craftsy.com
dawn1959
Sep 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
what a great shirt ..your projects all look pro..very talented lady
CraftyNHmom on craftsy.com
CraftyNHmom
Sep 26, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks! Talent, no. Tons and tons of practice. My first knit garments were a bit dodgy, each one gets a little better. Though you can see my stitching in the close up is a bit crooked! :)
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crazihippichic
Sep 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
It looks like a store bought shirt. Impressive!
evie1203 on craftsy.com
evie1203
Sep 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
YOU ARE AMAZING!!! Its stunning!!!
HollyTex on craftsy.com
HollyTex
Sep 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Your neckline and hems look fab! And what a cool monster! Way to go!
Lynne O on craftsy.com
Lynne O
Sep 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
That's really cool! I like the cover stitch too.
CraftyNHmom on craftsy.com
CraftyNHmom
Sep 25, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks!
PerlenDiva on craftsy.com
PerlenDiva
Sep 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
That's really one of a kind, very cool! Do you know the Graphics Fairy yet?
CraftyNHmom on craftsy.com
CraftyNHmom
Sep 25, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Yes, I love the Graphics Fairy!!! :)

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