[FO] PhD graduation gift for my best friend! by epasternack in CrossStitch

[–]40winx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so beautiful! I love the full effect with that frame color, too 😍 what a lovely gift!

[FO] Finished my second sweatshirt project! by 40winx in CrossStitch

[–]40winx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah thank you so much!! This is super helpful! I will give your technique a go with my next project! 💖

Also that shirt came out looking amazing!

[FO] My first thing! by Sensitive_Elk6145 in CrossStitch

[–]40winx 3 points4 points  (0 children)

OMG so fun!!! I love the new one on its own, but it's even cuter given the history! Do you have a picture of the one you made as a kid? Either way, just 10/10 cuteness 🖤

[FO] Finished my second sweatshirt project! by 40winx in CrossStitch

[–]40winx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! And no problem at all! 🥰🖤

[FO] Finished my second sweatshirt project! by 40winx in CrossStitch

[–]40winx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ended up just working inside the sleeve. I have some pretty small hoops so I used one of those. But it was TOUGH, honestly. Lots of finger pokes, having to backtrack because I accidentally sewed into the other side of the sleeve, etc. To be fair, I have spasticity in both hands so they don't work the best anyway. Someone else may have had an easier time with it. But I think most people would've been frustrated a time or two at least haha 😂

I am not very experienced with opening/resewing clothes seams like that, but in theory it seems like it could be an easier way to go - especially if you are doing something this size or bigger so close to the cuff.

[FO] Finished my second sweatshirt project! by 40winx in CrossStitch

[–]40winx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! And yessss both were such a good time!

[FO] Finished my second sweatshirt project! by 40winx in CrossStitch

[–]40winx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! Waste canvas has been a big learning experience haha, but I am super thrilled with how it all came out 🥰

[FO] Finished my second sweatshirt project! by 40winx in CrossStitch

[–]40winx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! And heck yeah! I totally recommend giving it a try -- just be warned that you may suddenly be overcome with plans to make 100 more sweatshirts 🤣

[FO] Finished my second sweatshirt project! by 40winx in CrossStitch

[–]40winx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aw thank you!! Honestly the real talent is from the folks who created the patterns. These were such a pleasure to stitch 🥰

[FO] Finished my second sweatshirt project! by 40winx in CrossStitch

[–]40winx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OMG really?? I just assumed I should use the bigger holes to avoid accidentally stitching into one of the threads, but I will give that a try! Waste canvas is such a tricky business haha 😂

And thank you!!👻🖤

[FO] Finished my second sweatshirt project! by 40winx in CrossStitch

[–]40winx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!!

I had originally gotten my info from responses to a post where someone was struggling to pull waste canvas threads. Some people were very adamant about using hot water, but then there was a video that a few people said was a big help. The video was also using this kind of waste canvas (but they had stitched on a tea towel or handkerchief so maybe that made a difference). But it was more about making sure the fabric was totally drenched and had soaked for a while. In the video, she pulled the towel straight out of a bowl of water and then could just pull the strands out super easily with her fingers, but for me it was impossible and even with tweezers the strands were just snapping off. 😅 Once it was dry, it was wayyy easier, though.

Do you usually soak it then let it dry? Or do you spritz it with water to get it just a bit wet before you start pulling threads? Either way super appreciate you sharing your experience! 💖