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Fall Leaves and Acorn Shirt

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Oak Leaf and Acorn Fall Applique

Oak Leaf and Acorn Fall Applique

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
You'll need the following materials to create this fall shirt or sweat shirt with colorful fall leaves and acorns:
  • Print out oak leaf and acorn templatesor in PDF format. (Use a copy machine or a computer graphic program to re-size them if desired)
  • Two shades of brown fabric for the acorns- a lighter brown for the nut part and a darker brown for the hat part.
  • Colorful fabric in fall leaf colors for the leaves-- gradient colors work well.
  • Rayon or polyester thread for the satin stitch and leaf veins.
  • Fusible web (such as Heat N Bond or Stitch Witchery)
  • A sewing machine with zig zag capabilities
  • Sharp scissors
  • A marking pencil
  • Optional: bobbin thread (Bobbin thread is a thin thread that will create less bulk than regular thread)

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