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BREAKDOWN:

Multimedia Embroidery on a T-Shirt
By Marcus Davis, Contributing Writer
Design:

Originally illustrated by Lee Elias, the design is a
multimedia, embroidered appliqué patch depicting a
classic horror comic from 1954. The image of the ghoul
choking and drowning the man felt eerily similar to the
global effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and presented
an opportunity to try new, challenging embroidery and
appliqué techniques.

Garment:

The design was applied to a 6.0-ounce Hanes Beefy-T T-shirt,
which is made with U.S.-grown, ring-spun cotton. The heavybut-soft fabric, which is made with Hanes' Clean Canvas process,
makes it ideal for all types of printing, embroidery and appliqués.

Thread:

Three thread types were used for this embroidery project. A 100%
polyester metallic thread adds glimmer and shine to some areas. The
majority of the image was made with a classic 40-weight rayon thread,
which is ideal for capturing some of the smaller details. Also, Burmilana
thread, a 50% wool/50% acrylic blend with a different appearance than
the other two thread types, creates textured details in the waves.

Also, Don't Forget...
1. Additional Materials: The entire piece is embroidered on a lightweight canvas.
Then, Madeira's E-ZEE Heat Seal film was applied to the back of the embroidery
with a heat press. Using the same heat press, the resulting patch was applied to
the garment.
2. Mixed-Up: Stahls' CAD-CUT Glow vinyl material adds glow-in-the-dark
effects to this piece. The vinyl pieces were hand cut and applied to the
embroidery while still on the machine. Excess vinyl was weeded from each
area, creating an applique in specific areas.

3. Heat Press: The E-ZEE material and CAD-CUT vinyl had to be bonded to the
base fabric and tee with a heat press, which was set to 300 F for 15 seconds
using medium pressure.

Design by Marcus Davis; decoration by Allabout Digitizing, Pfafftown, NC.; photography by Three Driveway Media, Solon, Ohio. 
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Impressions - January/February 2021

Impressions - January/February 2021
First Impressions
From the Show Director
Overheard
First Look
Expo Scene
Talking Trends: Tees: Still Comfy & Classic
Breakdown: Multimedia Embroidery on a T-Shirt
Talking Trends: Checking All the Boxes
Tunes & Tees: A Perfect Match
Impressions Awards: Bonus Edition
The Nuts & Bolts of Hybrid Printing
Shop Talk
Embroidery Production
Screen Printing Production
Direct-To-Garment
Ad Index/Classifieds
On Design
Impressions - January/February 2021 - CT1
Impressions - January/February 2021 - CT2
Impressions - January/February 2021 - Impressions - January/February 2021
Impressions - January/February 2021 - Cover2
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 1
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 2
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 3
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 4
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 5
Impressions - January/February 2021 - First Impressions
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 7
Impressions - January/February 2021 - From the Show Director
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 9
Impressions - January/February 2021 - Overheard
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 11
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 12
Impressions - January/February 2021 - H1
Impressions - January/February 2021 - H2
Impressions - January/February 2021 - H3
Impressions - January/February 2021 - H4
Impressions - January/February 2021 - H5
Impressions - January/February 2021 - H6
Impressions - January/February 2021 - H7
Impressions - January/February 2021 - H8
Impressions - January/February 2021 - H9
Impressions - January/February 2021 - H10
Impressions - January/February 2021 - H11
Impressions - January/February 2021 - H12
Impressions - January/February 2021 - H13
Impressions - January/February 2021 - H14
Impressions - January/February 2021 - H15
Impressions - January/February 2021 - H16
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 13
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 13A
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 13B
Impressions - January/February 2021 - First Look
Impressions - January/February 2021 - Expo Scene
Impressions - January/February 2021 - Talking Trends: Tees: Still Comfy & Classic
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 17
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 18
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 19
Impressions - January/February 2021 - Breakdown: Multimedia Embroidery on a T-Shirt
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 21
Impressions - January/February 2021 - Talking Trends: Checking All the Boxes
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 23
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 24
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 25
Impressions - January/February 2021 - Tunes & Tees: A Perfect Match
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 27
Impressions - January/February 2021 - Impressions Awards: Bonus Edition
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 29
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 30
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 31
Impressions - January/February 2021 - The Nuts & Bolts of Hybrid Printing
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 33
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 34
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 35
Impressions - January/February 2021 - Shop Talk
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 37
Impressions - January/February 2021 - Embroidery Production
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 39
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 40
Impressions - January/February 2021 - Screen Printing Production
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 42
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 43
Impressions - January/February 2021 - Direct-To-Garment
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 45
Impressions - January/February 2021 - 46
Impressions - January/February 2021 - Ad Index/Classifieds
Impressions - January/February 2021 - On Design
Impressions - January/February 2021 - Cover3
Impressions - January/February 2021 - Cover4
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