Warm weather is the perfect time to prepare our summer t-shirt. The AcuDesign APP by Janome  offers two neck embroideries in the ‘Decorative’ section: Decor 01 and Decor 02. These embroideries can be embroidered directly onto a t-shirt or onto organza fabric and then applied as an applique to the t-shirt.

AcuDesign screen on the iPad

From the AcuDesign application on the iPad, I sent the design to my computer to print the template and get accurate positioning on the t-shirt.

The template is printed in 4 parts

Since the fabric is ultra thin, the use of non-slip strips has kept the two layers of organza in place in addition to the magnets of the hoop. These tapes can be purchased from your authorized Janome dealer – see below.

Part # 864-813-006

When the fabric is secure, it is ready to be embroidered.  The stabilizer to be used is that which is soluble and adhesive.

#1: Fabric Place # 2: Back of Fabric with Stabilizer # 3: Fabric Sealer for All around the embroidery.

When the entire edge has been sealed and is dry, the next step is to cut the pattern all the way around and then plunge it into warm  water to dissolve the stabilizer.

Front and back of embroidery

And here is a top enhanced with an organza neckline. It can simply be layered for a jewel effect or fixed with tacking stitches  or embroidered directly on the top.

Before & After.

We announce Cindy Lindgren’s ‘Backyard Bliss’ collection:  thirty pretty patterns of animals, plants and vegetables / garden fruits that can be purchased individually OR in a collection. Find this on AcuDesign App

Some of the 30 designs in the Backyard Bliss Collection

The collection has everything in your backyard!! 

This post written by Celine Ross and translated  & edited by Liz Thompson  of Janome Canada