by dkjack 30 May 2009

granddaughter born April 23rd (7th grandchild):) I probably cut it too large because it is larger than the design. On one or two of the onesies it is pulling away from the shirt. Question: Am I suppose to cut it back close to the design as we do with cut-a-way?

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by lbrow 30 May 2009

I think Daisy was a big help to u. No question is dumb when u do not no the answer. We r here to help *4U

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by dkjack 30 May 2009

Thanks, but you realize I did it wrong. hahaha Should has asked first. :)

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by maryjo 30 May 2009

Live and learn. I cut my iron on slightly larger than the design and round off all the edges. Pointy edges seem to pull away sooner than rounded. I press the entire piece and then go back and repress just the edges that extend past the design to give it a little extra umph. Be sure to tell whomever will be washing the item that it can be repressed if it starts to pull away. With 8 grandkids all under 7yrs old,(6 girls,2 boys) I have a great deal of experience with iron on mesh. Hugs to the new Mommy and baby girl.

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by dkjack 30 May 2009

Thank Maryjo! I'm not sure my DDL knows what an iron is but my son sure does. He does his own ironing. With four kids she says she doesn't have time. :)

by daisy530 30 May 2009

ROFL!! Same here! But no kids yet for them. Soon, I hope.

by maryjo 31 May 2009

Hey, I don't allow anything that isn't perma press in my house. My iron is in my sewing room because I only use it when I'm doing a project that needs it!!!!!!!!

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by daisy530 30 May 2009

Hi--this is sample of store bought outfit. I have done many this way also. The iron-on soft fabric goes on after design is done. Hope this helps.

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by dkjack 30 May 2009

Opps! I used it as the stablizer and stitched over it. Should I cut another piece and iron over the design? Boy I should of asked before I started! :)

by dkjack 30 May 2009

When I stop to think about it (kinda late in the game) it makes sense to iron on AFTER I have stitched.

by daisy530 30 May 2009

You should still be able to iron another piece on top. Feel the stitches without it and they will probably be to "rough" for baby's delicate skin. :) Oh, and congratulations!

by dkjack 30 May 2009

Thanks so much. I guess we learn by trial and error. I just didn't think it through.