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8/08/2009

Playing with transfers again........a "Gathered Strap" Tank Top

These heat transfers are just too much fun!

Willow's Blue Dotty Tank With Gathered strap

I made this a few days ago for my niece Willow. Starting with a simple tank-top pattern, I ran a line of hand stitching across one "strap", gathered it, and then secured the stitching on the wrong side. Of course, this was done after the transfer was applied.

The transfer graphic was rendered at www.typogenerator.net from a melange of words.."Willow, Peace, Swim, Water, Love, Smile"
I printed it onto a sheet of T-Shirt Transfer Paper that you can get at office supply or craft stores, and applied it according to the directions.

I haven't seen my nieces in several months...but tomorrow my sister, her husband, and the girls are coming for a visit. I am so excited about seeing them...I sure hope that they like their new tops!
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13 comments:

  1. Cennetta11:18 PM

    The transfer looks great on the top. Your neices are very blessed to have such a great aunt to sew for them.

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  2. Sew Lind11:37 PM

    Perfect theme for the fabric Pam! Hope tomorrow goes well :-)

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  3. Summerset5:47 AM

    Very cute! Enjoy the visit, I'm sure they'll like their new tops - not every girl has an aunt who will make custom tops.

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  4. phyllis7:59 AM

    The will love them - I lvoe them! And they get the Abby and Emma seal of approval too.

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  5. Nancy K8:06 AM

    Very cute, and very in right now. Your nieces are going to be very happy little girls.

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  6. Pam Erny8:23 AM

    Wow Phyllis, the Abby and Emma seal of approval...feedback from real live stylish teens! COOL!

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  7. Gorgeous Things9:35 AM

    Great top Pam! I'm sure she'll love it. Have a great time with your family.

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  8. Gigi11:05 AM

    I love it! You are so lucky to have little girls to sew for - what fun.

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  9. Linda L7:28 PM

    This is so cute. I need to try something like this with transfer paper.

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  10. JennH10:02 PM

    Great job Pam! My 11yo now would like one! :) gonna have to get out my transfer paper.

    Quick question...how did you finish the neck and arm edges? Can't tell from the photo.

    Thanks!

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  11. Pam Erny3:16 AM

    Hi Jenn...this was a really FAST top. All the edges were just serged, 4-thread regular stitch.

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  12. Kathi9:14 AM

    Very cute shirt!! Have fun with your nieces. I am sure they will love their new shirts!

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  13. gwensews9:12 AM

    The girls will love their special tops. The transfers are fun, and unique.

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