- Remove the paper backing if it is present.
- Working on your ironing board, arrange the leaves and acorns on the shirt front. Try not to leave small points that would be difficult to satin stitch.
- Remove the acorns and press the leaves in place.
- Starting with the leaves that are the furthest back, Satin Stitch the edges. I used a zig zag stitch that was 3.0 wide and .50 long for the edges of the leaves. The leaf stems were covered with a satin stitch that was 7.0 wide and .50 long. The center vein of the leaves was sewn with a 1.0 wide and .50 long stitch. The veins throughout the leaves were sewn with a regular straight stitch and a triple stitch (or straight stretch stitch). Experiment to find the look you want to achieve.
- Tip: Use needle up and needle down to "walk" the machine to the corners.
- Press.
The Acorns
- Arrange the acorns as desired.
- Remove the acorn hats and press the nut part in place.
- Satin Stitch the nut except at the top edge that the "hat" lines up to.
- Place the hats back in place and press in place.
- Satin stitch around the entire hat.
- Press well and enjoy your shirt!
