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Stars & Stripes Applique T-Shirt Tutorial {With Free Pattern}

May 21, 2015 by Denise 18 Comments

Just in time for all your summer BBQ’s and pool parties, this is a free pattern for you! Make this fun Stars & Stripes applique to add to shirts, pillows etc. Let’s make it!

Stars & Stripes Applique

You can embellish a shirt with or even a pillow or wherever you want to show your patriotism! This free stars applique` tutorial is brought to you by DIY Crush, your pattern place!

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This applique is for hand applying and not suitable for hoop appliques! If you have never appliqued before then check out this great course on Craftsy: Fusible Applique Secrets: Home & Garden (w/Margie Ullery)!

Gather your materials

  • a plain t-shirt
  • paper scissors
  • sewing machine. I use and love my  Brother CS6000i Sewing Machine !
  •  Straight Pins
  • matching thread
  • iron on adhesive such as  Heat’n Bond Ultra Hold Iron-On Adhesive
  • rickrack trim
  • a pencil
  •  Fray Check
  • the star template – download two sizes from HERE!

Follow this 8-step picture tutorial

Stars & Stripes Applique Tutorial DIY Crush

 

  1. Once you have printed out the desired size star, cut it out and place it onto the iron on adhesive’s smooth side. Then trace the shape with a pencil and cut a square out including the star shape.
  2. Set your iron to high heat and no steam. Place iron on adhesive with the rough side down onto your fabric’s wrong side. Press for about 10-15 seconds or according to the iron on adhesive’s instructions. Make sure to press it in sections so that all areas are getting pressed for that amount of time.
  3. Once cooled, cut out the star shape (with your paper scissors, not fabric scissors!)
  4. Peel off the backing and place the applique` with the sticky side down onto the t-shirt’s upper left area and press about 10 seconds or as instructed by the iron-on adhesive. Let the shirt cool off.
  5. To sew the applique` set your machine to the preferred stitch (I used a wider, moderately spaced zig zag stitch) and sew around the perimeter. Back stitch the end.
  6. Cut the rickrack to size by measuring where the right edges should end. Space them as you like. Cut the strips 1″ longer so you will have enough on both ends left to turn them under.
  7. Seal the ends of the rickrack trim with fray check and let them dry for a few minutes.
  8. Tuck the ends under and pin each rickrack trim in place using straight pins. Starting at the bottom, sew each row with a zigzag stitch and remove that row’s pins before sewing the next row.

♥ Your Stars & Stripes Applique t-shirt is done! ♥

Stars & Stripes Applique Tutorial DIY Crush

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Hi! I'm a craft & sewing loving mom of 2 (+ 1 dog). When I am not crafting or sewing, you can find me playing with my kids and dogs! I am a slow cooker & coffee addict. My favorite color is any color and I have a degree in business management. Hope to inspire you to DIY with me!
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Comments

  1. shanda says

    May 28, 2015 at 9:24 pm

    This is such a cute DIY project! Thanks for sharing
    https://abookreadersworld.blogspot.com

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    • Denise says

      May 29, 2015 at 7:40 am

      Thank you, Shanda!! I appreciate your visit!!

      Reply
  2. Mummy Fever says

    May 29, 2015 at 10:14 am

    I saw the picture and had to click – gorgeous! #weekendbloghop

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    • Denise says

      May 29, 2015 at 11:33 am

      Thank you so much for visiting, Mummy Fever!! I appreciate it!

      Reply
  3. Chelc | Inside the Fox Den says

    June 3, 2015 at 6:01 pm

    This is such a cute DIY! Perfect for the 4th of July! I did not mean to rhyme but I’m glad I did. 🙂 Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday, hope to see you again next week!

    Reply
  4. Susie at Oui Crochet says

    June 3, 2015 at 8:17 pm

    I absolutely love this t-shirt! Great tutorial!
    I am co-hosting the Fiber Tuesdays Link Party, and I would love for you to stop by and share this link!
    https://www.ouicrochet.com/2015/06/fiber-tuesday-guest-hosting-link-party.html
    Have a wonderful day!
    Susie
    http://www.ouicrochet.com

    Reply
    • Denise says

      June 4, 2015 at 12:08 pm

      Thanks for visiting Susie! I’ll hop over to your blog now!!

      Reply
      • Susie at Oui Crochet says

        June 8, 2015 at 7:46 pm

        So happy that you linked up! I hope that you join us again this week! Love your links! 🙂

        Reply
  5. Lisa says

    June 4, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    How cute is this? I never would have thought to use rickrack like that. 🙂 I think I even have some red rickrack tucked away in my sewing room, so I’m off to make a few adorable tees. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      June 8, 2015 at 4:35 pm

      Thank you, Lisa!! So glad you like this!!

      Reply
  6. Kathryn Griffin @TheDedicatedHouse says

    June 21, 2015 at 12:10 pm

    The Weekly Feature Series is live which you are one of the features. Pop on over when you have time to check it out! https://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/06/weekly-feature-series_20.html Have a great week ahead! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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    • Denise says

      June 21, 2015 at 6:49 pm

      Oh thank you so, so much!! I love your blog and will hop right over! Thanks again!!

      Reply
  7. Jamie says

    June 23, 2015 at 8:23 pm

    This is adorable! I will be pinning so I can make them for my kiddos! Thank you for linking up to the Merry Monday Link Party!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      June 24, 2015 at 7:32 am

      Thank you for visiting, Jamie!! Have a great week!

      Reply
  8. Kim @ This Ole Mom says

    June 23, 2015 at 10:41 pm

    I don’t know how to use a sewing machine nor sew, but this t-shirt applique is adorable and I love your tutorial.

    Reply
    • Denise says

      June 24, 2015 at 7:32 am

      Thanks Kim, for visiting!!

      Reply
  9. Karen says

    June 29, 2015 at 9:05 am

    Such a cute shirt! I have pinned it to make for next year. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      June 29, 2015 at 2:32 pm

      Thank you so much for visiting, Karen!!

      Reply

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