Cross-stitching and thick material?
April 8, 2008 11:19 AM Subscribe
Cross-stitch help: I have a weapons bag made of stiff material, and I want to somehow attach a small homemade cross-stitch piece to it.
The weapons bag I have is this one. I want to stitch a character from a Nintendo game (like this one) and somehow attach it to the bag. I believe the bag is too thick for me to stitch directly to it.
I have waste fabric that allows me to cross-stitch to any suitable material. Should I somehow make a pin or button? Would making a badge be possible, and would it stay on if I glued it? I'm just not even sure where to start, but I promised someone I would stitch a Mario maushroom and get it on this bag!
The weapons bag I have is this one. I want to stitch a character from a Nintendo game (like this one) and somehow attach it to the bag. I believe the bag is too thick for me to stitch directly to it.
I have waste fabric that allows me to cross-stitch to any suitable material. Should I somehow make a pin or button? Would making a badge be possible, and would it stay on if I glued it? I'm just not even sure where to start, but I promised someone I would stitch a Mario maushroom and get it on this bag!
The Nordic Needle has some small frames and things, and finishing forms, you might want to look at. Try this link here.
posted by chickaboo at 11:33 AM on April 8, 2008
posted by chickaboo at 11:33 AM on April 8, 2008
You could attach the cross-stitch to a sturdy piece of cloth and then rivet it to the bag.
posted by The Light Fantastic at 11:39 AM on April 8, 2008
posted by The Light Fantastic at 11:39 AM on April 8, 2008
OK, but I would use a thicker style material than aida or linen if you did so, as they might tear.
posted by chickaboo at 11:43 AM on April 8, 2008
posted by chickaboo at 11:43 AM on April 8, 2008
Does this bag have a lining¿
I'd recommend a patch, it would look like it was part of the design of the bag logo. Embroider the design onto a patch, then stitch that patch onto the bag using a leather needle. They're small and have a triangular sharp point. I use them to repair goalie pads which are thick and tough [they aren't made with leather anymore, but jennpro and high density foam]. I use pliers to pierce and pull.
If it has a lining, I wouldn't pierce it right through though. Pinch off the lining away from the top fabric to stitch. Use really strong thread.
Stitch it up nice.
posted by alicesshoe at 11:54 AM on April 8, 2008
I'd recommend a patch, it would look like it was part of the design of the bag logo. Embroider the design onto a patch, then stitch that patch onto the bag using a leather needle. They're small and have a triangular sharp point. I use them to repair goalie pads which are thick and tough [they aren't made with leather anymore, but jennpro and high density foam]. I use pliers to pierce and pull.
If it has a lining, I wouldn't pierce it right through though. Pinch off the lining away from the top fabric to stitch. Use really strong thread.
Stitch it up nice.
posted by alicesshoe at 11:54 AM on April 8, 2008
I would somehow finish the edges of the cross-stitched piece and then use fusible interfacing to iron it onto the bag.
posted by moosedogtoo at 12:10 PM on April 8, 2008
posted by moosedogtoo at 12:10 PM on April 8, 2008
Props on the choice of bag, I have a very similar one. Bujin is pretty standard amongst sword-folk and aikidoka.
As far as stitching something onto it, I don't know. I would be tempted to make a tag and attach it to the zipper or something else instead. A good option might be the tying ring for the top strap (the one which allows you to fold the top over and tie it down at the appropriate length).
posted by splice at 12:52 PM on April 8, 2008
As far as stitching something onto it, I don't know. I would be tempted to make a tag and attach it to the zipper or something else instead. A good option might be the tying ring for the top strap (the one which allows you to fold the top over and tie it down at the appropriate length).
posted by splice at 12:52 PM on April 8, 2008
I believe the bag is too thick for me to stitch directly to it.
You might be surprised. There are some embroidery and leather-working needles that are quite heavy duty. I don't know that you could use them for cross stitching something, but I'm fairly certain that you could use one to attach a patch-type object to damn near anything that is fabric.
I'm not suggesting that this is the best way to go, just that you needn't necessarily rule it out because the fabric is thick.
posted by quin at 3:08 PM on April 8, 2008
You might be surprised. There are some embroidery and leather-working needles that are quite heavy duty. I don't know that you could use them for cross stitching something, but I'm fairly certain that you could use one to attach a patch-type object to damn near anything that is fabric.
I'm not suggesting that this is the best way to go, just that you needn't necessarily rule it out because the fabric is thick.
posted by quin at 3:08 PM on April 8, 2008
I have a very similar Bujin bag, and I don't think you'd have any trouble sewing a cross-stich patch to the bag. You'll probably need a heavy duty needle - like for canvas. If it turns out to be really tough, just sew the corners.
posted by ObscureReferenceMan at 10:30 AM on April 9, 2008
posted by ObscureReferenceMan at 10:30 AM on April 9, 2008
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http://focusonfinishing.wordpress.com/2007/08/17/pinkeep-class/
You could then sew the thing onto the bag, or simply glue a ribbon into it and attach it to the bag luggage tag style.
It might get trashed if this bag is going to see a lot of use. They sometimes sell plastic covered rings for cross stitch pieces. I will try to dig up a link...
posted by chickaboo at 11:25 AM on April 8, 2008