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Posted on: 5/3/10 4:24 PM ET
OK this may be a dumb question but how do I get a satin stitch around a spongebob cut out I want on a pre-made tshirt. Is this what I want? Or are there any other ideas for this? I want to make sure the edges do not fray. I have a kenmore 19233 sewing machine and I have tried all the stitches but not getting anything useful. My son loves the fabric and I do not have enough of it to make anything he could actually wear. I figured this would be the way to go. Would greatly appreciate the help.
  
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Posted on: 5/3/10 4:41 PM ET
a zigzag with the stitch width and length altered is what you need.
Or a blanket stitch around the edge is good too. Im not sure if you've got a blanket stitch on that particular machine though
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Posted on: 5/3/10 4:44 PM ET
Use a close zigzag, test out widths/lengths on a scrap first. You will be putting your stitch knob way down so the stitches are close. (See how the commercial ones look.)

If you haven't done appliques before, get some Heat N' Bond at Walmart. You can get just a roll of 7/8" wide if you don't want to get a package of the sheets. Follow directions and this will give you an extra bonded edge on the cut-out to help prevent fraying.
I've made toddler outfits this way by putting the cut-out on a ready-made onesie, then make the pants out of a bit of the character fabric. Michael's has basic cheap onesies in blue. pink and white too!
  
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Posted on: 5/3/10 5:01 PM ET
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Oh thanks so much! I'll have to play with the zig zag. And i'm not sure if I have a blanket stitch or not. There's quite a few stitches but I have to be honest I have never used 95% of them.
  
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Posted on: 5/3/10 5:03 PM ET
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Thanks, Kso. I'm going to go play with it now. I do have some heat n' bond. Does this make the design very stiff?
  
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Posted on: 5/3/10 6:05 PM ET
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Does this make the design very stiff?

Trace the design onto the paper of the fusible. Then cut out the traced shape PLUS the interior of the design, leaving about a 1/4" border. Now fuse. This way the edges are protected from fraying, but the rest of the applique doesn't get stiff.
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Posted on: 5/4/10 0:01 AM ET
I like Steam-a-Seam 2 "lite" for applique (never tried Heat n Bond), and sometimes use an invisible thread. A little Sewer's Aid lubricant on the invisible thread will help keep it from stretching to much if you need it.

I "enhanced" several tees for my tomboy - they don't make Thomas the Train clothing for girls, so I had to do it myself. ;)
  
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