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   You need plastic bags, scissors, one sheet of non-sticky oven-paper and smooth surfaced knit. Test if the plastic is suitable for this kind of work before starting. I tested 8 different bags before finding the best one.
   
   Step 1.:Cut the form from the plastic bag. Here I used two layers of plastic.

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   Step 2.: place the plastic form on the right size of the knit. Do not put any needles!




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   Step 3.: Place oven paper on top (non-sticky baking paper).

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   Step 4.: Hold iron on top for about 20 seconds (NO steam!). No need to press the iron. Check the paper once a while to make sure it does not burn.




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   Finished plastic-bag-applique :)
   I recommend only gentle hand wash and round shapes seem to work better than square.. The corners start coming off in a while.

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   Looks great with some VHS-tape added in the mix (has to have plastic underneath to attach propely). Wear with caution... The plastic starts coming off if the shirt is moved too much.. See the shirt stretches and the plastic does not. But if a loose tee like this it works, at least for one evening... This cannot be washed in water.
   
   Maybe the best solution is to first melt one layer, let it cool down, then SEW a zic-zac along the edges of the plastic pieces. It might help the pieces to stay on better. Finally melt an identical second layer on to the first one with stitching so the two layers will be bound together and the stitching is covered. I have not yet tested this but to me it sounds like it could work!!

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   This technique can be applied if you want to make your own House Of Holland-styled tees!
   
   Many have asked me can the plastic be washed in water and will it crack. I washed this tee very carefully by hand in water and the print stayed on surprisingly well. Plastic can handle water, but not the mechanical stress of thumbling around in a washing machine. Knits I do not water wash.
   
   The plastic hardens when it cools down. It will crack eventually! The more layers you apply, the harder the plastic gets and the easier it cracks... The good thing is that it can be re-melted at any time. Thistechnique is more of an temporary effect that can be ripped off after one evening. The plastic comes off really nicely with out harming the garment. I recommend using this only on loose fitted clothing, because I noticed that the plastic comes off if the fabric/knit is stretched.

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kermit

March 20th, 2008 13:51

Whow! never thought of using my bags in this way. I knew of the fusing technique, but this is really really awsome. I love the way how the black plastic of the skull seems to be one with the fabric!

ʎǝɔɐɹƃ

March 23rd, 2008 20:35

OH WOW-I'm going to make one and i will cut out the letters ITFC for my beloved football team! LURVE IT!

kirky carrott

May 27th, 2008 12:53

WOW :) this is gonna be so much fun to try wiv the girlies n a few bottles a wine :0
fab effort xx

Cat Morley

June 18th, 2008 17:00

This is such an awesome technique, I'm going to try it!

DIS.AR.RAY

July 3rd, 2008 00:37

I love this idea! It looks so friggin professional, especial on the kane shirt. Its such a creative idea! I'm totally doing this!

The Twins

August 1st, 2008 13:19

wow!
this is looking so professional!
I always thought that it sucks to buy those expencive shirts and now i know how to make them!
great, i really going to try this

Jaime is Crafty

August 17th, 2008 07:11

Woah dang that is the most cleaver idea! Thanks for sharing it!

KMOM14

December 2nd, 2008 06:16

I had never heard of doing this before and will have to give it a try some time.

This sounds like it would work very well for things that are washed infrequently like small throw pillows, wall hangings, purses or wallets, or not at all, like to decorate fabric to use on making scrapbooks or journals.