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Old 11-28-2007, 05:52 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by shems View Post
I've used organza to make appliqués before. I stretched the organza on an embroidery frame, used a fabric marker or chalk pencil to draw on my design, then beaded it. It worked really well, then after I finished I coated the entire back with fabric glue and then I think I installed a felt backing on top of that before I sewed them to the costume. They were beautiful and sturdy.
oooh, a felt back! That is a fine idea!!
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