[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Cutting out a flower for decorative patching

[Mary Kindrick]

Tracy,

In the late 60s, when I was so very much younger and sighted, I decorated my
jeans with creative patchwork.  One method I used was making a double sided
patch.  This was just like the hearts for Mighty Miracles Foundation.
Whatever design I used, I sewed two  identical pieces together, (right sides
together )leaving a one inch opening to allow for turning right side out.
You can either hand sew the opening closed or stitch on a machine.  Then, I
attached the patch onto the jeans.  A simple stitch line within  a 1/4" edge
will work.  Or, you can attach the patch by using the fusible web material.

Unfortunately, I have not tried this in several years and cannot give advice
about creating a pattern.

I hope you have good luck with this project.  Maybe after you finish a pair,
you can share your suggestions with us.

Mary K.

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Subject: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Cutting out a flower for decorative patching

I'm looking at some pants I have and thinking about doing some creative
repair, or whatever the now term is for decorative patching.  I'm thinking
some small flowers would be nice, and I have some scrap fabric, but I'm not
sure how to cut out a flower.  I'll have to experiment with paper first.  I
suppose you fold the paper in half and then cut 3 petals, but I'm not sure
how to make it come out right.  Anyone know how to cut out a flower? 

Anyone done decorative patching?  What did you do?

Tracy

 

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