I made this shirt because I think it's silly how few eligible voters in the US actually vote. If I could (I'm too young) I would SO take advantage of my right!
A few notes: I used a sewing machine which was faster and made the letters more secure, BUT, by all means if you are sewing-machine-less, don't let that stop you!
Also, this tut could be used for any message you want, not just VOTE.
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Vote T
Something for those of us who can't vote in the upcoming election.
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Gather your supplies.
I used an old fitted t with a few minor stains, so I didn't wear it much any more.
The white fabric was from a huge old t with a terrible design on the front. -
Hahaha bad picture.....
BUT, what you should do is draw your letters out onto scrap paper and cut them out. -
Now place the paper letters onto your scrap fabric and trace around them.
Cut 'em out. -
Now, for the O.
I support Obama so I wanted to have his "logo" in my O.
If you don't wanna put it in, just skip the step, or put your own thing in.
I sorta cheated by using Sharpies instead of proper fabric paint.
My cat supports Obama too. -
Next, pin the letters onto the good t and make sure they're in the right places.
I used contrasting thread on my sewing machine. It was quite tricky to sew around the letters perfectly because you don't have too much control, but the wrinkles give it a vintage-y look that I like.
Hand sewing would be slower, but much more precise.
<---And, here's the finished product!
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Posted By:Molliewobbles »
September 09, 2008 11:53
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minty
09 Sep 22:13
very cool:D
queenfairypants
09 Sep 22:24
I spy with my little eye...a harry potter fan??? :)
I love the top!
Tori ..
10 Sep 02:50
That's awesome! I want to make one soon :D
Cat Morley
10 Sep 23:20
It looks great!
Skylar
12 Sep 21:13
OBAMA RULES!
Molliewobbles
24 Sep 02:31
Thanks everyone!!!!
Esme B.
28 Sep 16:56
ooo can't wait to try this! nice job, go obama!!!
bkkmom
03 Oct 18:08
nice t-shirt ! love it !
♥ Efe ♥
02 Jan 20:39
I'm sooo gonna make this. Only instead of Vote I'll write Hope...because he won. Thanks for the idea : )
courtny l.
02 Jan 20:52
OH YEAH! I LOVE OBAMA! :)
Molliewobbles
03 Jan 19:13
Great idea Efe!!!!!