by mariahail 01 Apr 2012

QUESTION, PLEASE... MY SISTER IS TRYING TO EMBROIDER THE TIRES OF HER NEW CAR, ANYBODY KNOW HOW TO DO IT?

THANKS........................

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by marjialexa Moderator 04 Apr 2012

Ok, just found this, and I know it was April Fool's Day. Enjoyed all the answers. But did you see jrob's post saying something like "you thought embroidering toilet paper was going pretty far?"--open that one, look at the pix. That embroidery had to be done with a commercial machine (or a really really obsessed home embroiderer not taking her medication), but I didn't even know it could be done!! Go look, hugs, Marji

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by lenamae 04 Apr 2012

hehehe so funny I always say if it can be done I can do it but I am sure this can not be done. It is April first so I asume it is a joke.love and hugs lenamae

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by eggyannie 03 Apr 2012

the most obviouse answer is of cause to let all the air out first and then iron them flat. she may like to cut the tyre into easy managable sections first and embroider the design on in the hoop that way and then re join useing a close large zig zage along the cut edges once all the emboidery is completed. I suggest she uses water soluble film as the carrier as it is much easier to remove and any remaining bits will disapear once they are replaced on the car and driven along the road especialy if it is raining
care must be taken in the choice of designsed and as allready sugested lower the speed of the machine and use a good thread as cheaper types do not last very long and can cause problems with the unraveled threads hitting the nut behind the wheel and causeing even bigger problems once the giggle pin has been loosened.
I would also suggest that she has a large stock of leather strength needles. i found out that i broke several of mine when i did the tyres on my own car but it is well worth the effort to customise the vehicle in this manner as it makes any would be thief think twice before attempting to drive off with such a special car.
once she gets the hang of embroidering through the rubber walls she could then attempt to quilt the entire body to match.
one warning.
if she should be aproached by any men wearing white coats and carrying a jacket with several straps on then i would advice a fast take off as they are after her secrets on how to do this specialised work so that they can send the idea to desbysick to get free designs.
i look forward to seeing the results of her handywork in the projects section
annie in the uk

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asterixsew by asterixsew 03 Apr 2012

Annie what a hoot. Thanks

abbie by abbie 03 Apr 2012

Just what I needed! LOL!

bowlds by bowlds 03 Apr 2012

FUNNY FUNNY FUNNY!!!! Even my husband enjoyed that one!

moonwillow by moonwillow 03 Apr 2012

lol love it!

gerryvb by gerryvb 04 Apr 2012

thank you for the clear instructions!

rmj8939 by rmj8939 04 Apr 2012

OMG that is so cute. Thanks for a great laugh.

crafter2243 by crafter2243 04 Apr 2012

I am still laughing.

marjialexa by marjialexa 04 Apr 2012

Annie, I'm copying Maria's question and your answer, toooo good to lose!!! You have a wonderful wit & good expression of it! Hugs, Marji

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by eteaff 02 Apr 2012

You got me. And I didn't respond because I didn't have a clue. Hugs & Stitches, Liz LOL

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by susiesembroidery 02 Apr 2012

hehehehehe!!!!

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by sewdoctor 02 Apr 2012

I too just found this...took me a minute,,,LOL

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by katydid 02 Apr 2012

Just now seeing this. Laughing helps my pollen headache!!!

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eteaff by eteaff 02 Apr 2012

It's not helping mine. But funny none the less.

katydid by katydid 02 Apr 2012

At least your sister is enjoying a new car. Wish I had a new car.

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by blueeyedblonde 02 Apr 2012

I think from the responses, initially you had some wondering - then it probably didn't take long to realize it was April fools! I enjoyed reading the comments - good sense of humor!

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by lflanders 02 Apr 2012

I had a rough week-end! I was already about nuts as it was but I am not sure if your sister isn't in worse shape than I am. Yes, I have tried some crazy craft ideas over the years but most were with a paint brush....I sure do hope you are exaggerating trying to make a point! hehe! Of course, life has already proven to me that some people will try most anything once they get a crazy idea. Maria, tell your sister that what ever ideas she has that there is time to try them all without working herself ragged! A body can only do so much before it has to have rest! Once you get really tired, you begin to make mistakes and you have a mess to clean up or worse, throw away! I was full of nervous energy up until I nearly died after surgery 7 yrs ago. I have no energy at all anymore. Just gtting the things I have to do, done, zaps all of my energy and at 65, you either give in and rest or you end up making mistakes even with things that you have done all of your life. I had to find this out the hard way! Hugs, Linda

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by hightechgrammy 02 Apr 2012

My friend embroidered her luggage! No kidding. She made it free standing and then had some powerful adhesive she used. It looks incredible. It would take quite an adhesive for tires!

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by quail 01 Apr 2012

You must be great fun at any gathering. Thanks for the laugh.

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by clawton 01 Apr 2012

This was great! Some of your responses are precious!

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by crafter2243 Moderator 01 Apr 2012

Start by taking them off the car first and than try a magna hoop. Do not try to hoop the tire. Place them on sticky stabilizer and than get on your knees and pray while turning on the machine.

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mariahail by mariahail 01 Apr 2012

good one, thanks

sewmom by sewmom 01 Apr 2012

Did you write that with a straight face? Because I was just cracking up!

iris2006 by iris2006 02 Apr 2012

Very funny

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by jrob Moderator 01 Apr 2012

Sure, you just turn them inside out and use sticky paper on the part that you want to be embroidered. Warn her that she may have to hold it during the embroidery process, because tires are very heavy. I would also recommend that she slow down her machine. Is she making them into white walls?

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mariahail by mariahail 01 Apr 2012

hahahahahahaha**********

sewmom by sewmom 01 Apr 2012

Rotfl !!!

iris2006 by iris2006 02 Apr 2012

Funny too Jerrilyn

eteaff by eteaff 02 Apr 2012

Too, funny!!!!! I am still laughing.

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by draco 01 Apr 2012

That was a good one :o)

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mariahail by mariahail 01 Apr 2012

thanks!!!***

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by bevintex 01 Apr 2012

I did that once, the hard part is getting them in the hoop. lol
Bev

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eteaff by eteaff 02 Apr 2012

LOL Hugs & Stitches, Liz

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by jjjj 01 Apr 2012

Thanks for the smile - very clever if your sister manages to both embroidery the tyers AND keep the air in! LOL

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mariahail by mariahail 01 Apr 2012

hahahahahaha!!!***

eteaff by eteaff 02 Apr 2012

I have a stitch in my side. Please stop!

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by zoefzoef 01 Apr 2012

Make an applique and glue them on it

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mariahail by mariahail 01 Apr 2012

too easy!!!thanks***

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by gerryvb 01 Apr 2012

perhaps she can do a test stitch first on the tires of a bicycle haha.

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mariahail by mariahail 01 Apr 2012

hahahahahahahahahahah!!

iris2006 by iris2006 02 Apr 2012

lol

eteaff by eteaff 02 Apr 2012

Good one! LOL still laughing

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by muflotex 01 Apr 2012

design idea if you refer to the tire tread pattern, pls explain more details

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mariahail by mariahail 01 Apr 2012

thanks!!!!!

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by sadp 01 Apr 2012

hehehe, April fool???...

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by airyfairy 01 Apr 2012

I would think with difficulty!!!

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by bevinoz 01 Apr 2012

So am ??? Bev

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by lyns 01 Apr 2012

I'm sure i'm missing something here. xx

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bevintex by bevintex 01 Apr 2012

It is April fools day!

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