Very cool! Did you need to finish the seams? It depends if the tapestry is likely to ravel, but I think I'd zigzag or serge the seam edges. Really good instructions, and I will have to try this! Yours turned out so good! :)
Yes, I did have to go back and over-edge the seams with a zigzag stitch because after my daughter wore it for the first time I found that the seams weren’t as supported as I would have liked. I didn’t capture that in the tutorial because it was after the fact. I’m gonna pin this comment so that people know to do that part as well. Thank you for asking.
The picture collage used on the sweater was created through an App called Collagable on my phone (you could also try PicCollage). I then saved the finished collage to my phone and when I custom ordered the tapestry through Amazon, I was able to insert the collage as the picture I wanted to be printed on the tapestry blanket. I will try my best to create a short tutorial in the coming days. In the meantime, I hope this helps.
Thank you so much. This was my first time doing a DIY tapestry hoodie and I decided to record it and turn the process into a tutorial. However, I do have over 100 other videos on my channel for viewing, as well as a DIY playlist with other step-by-step tutorial videos that you can find if you click the link below. ua-cam.com/play/PL1YV-OmbJDaqKpOoCNkCKE9xEbPiNvDho.html&si=59sN5LCyyKn0wvqZ
I currently have the “Singer One” sewing, which I have had for about 7 years (linked below). It is digital, has multiple functions and settings, and it’s easy to use. For example, I can serge, create a button hole, or top stitch a design onto my fabric from one machine. I love it and I have no complaints thus far. In the past, I’ve also used “Brother” and “Juki”. www.sewingmachinesplus.com/sing-one.php?srsltid=AfmBOorBNuOEdRL1R4ASTSkvS4xJXFPoUg5HC0De3uI9ubhkAjiEnuMj
Sew the right sides together, that way the wrong sides are on the outside. When you are done sewing and flip the right sides out, the seams will be inside where they belong.
The dimensions of my blanket was 60x80. The Amazon link to the seller I used is below. Pure Country Weavers Personalized Woven Photo Blanket - Not Printed - Custom Gift Picture Tapestry Throw 100% Cotton - Made in The USA (60x80) a.co/d/73PGs3m
My blanket was 60x80. The Amazon link is... www.amazon.com/dp/B08977CXJ1?ref=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_CZ2WCEMH0ZQV37GJ7S8Z&ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_CZ2WCEMH0ZQV37GJ7S8Z&social_share=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_CZ2WCEMH0ZQV37GJ7S8Z&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1&language=en-US&th=1
I made two sweatshirts and a skirt with my blanket. Yes, I would suggest two blankets for a 2X just to be on the safe side. If you want to be sure, take a 2X sweatshirt that you already have and lay it flat on the floor with the sleeves spread out. Then measure the length and width of the sweatshirt, and double it. That will give you an idea of the dimensions you will need for the blanket.
My daughter wanted an oversized look so the dimensions of my blanket were 60x80. I created the collage design through an app called Collagable. You could also use PicCollage. When I purchased the blanket through Amazon, I was able to upload the collage I created as the picture I wanted to be printed on my blanket. The link to the Amazon seller I used is below. a.co/d/73PGs3m
We used an app called Collagable. It was free at the time, but now they charge and offer a 7-day free trial. I would also recommend an app called PicCollage, which is free. My blanket was 60x80.
Make the sleeves wider at the wrists. I initially tapered the sleeves when cutting my pattern pieces so they would fit tighter around the wrists. Meaning the width of my sleeves slowly got smaller as I made my way down to the wrists, and my pattern took the shape of a pentagon. The problem with this is that the fabric has no stretch, making it difficult, if even possible, to get your hand through the opening once you have sewn it together. Therefore, I suggest not doing this and keeping the same width all the way down the sleeve instead of tapering, which will result in the sleeves taking the basic shape of house. And this is where the term squared off came from. I hope this was helpful. If you are still confused, it will actually help to draw a pentagon and the basic shape of a house on a piece of paper so you can actually see the difference.
Very cool! Did you need to finish the seams? It depends if the tapestry is likely to ravel, but I think I'd zigzag or serge the seam edges. Really good instructions, and I will have to try this! Yours turned out so good! :)
Yes, I did have to go back and over-edge the seams with a zigzag stitch because after my daughter wore it for the first time I found that the seams weren’t as supported as I would have liked. I didn’t capture that in the tutorial because it was after the fact.
I’m gonna pin this comment so that people know to do that part as well. Thank you for asking.
Easiest tutorial out there. Just got a bulk order for 50 pieces thanks to following your tutorial!
Wow, that’s great. So glad I could help!
Confused why this doesn’t have more views thank you so much !
Thank you for that encouraging compliment. I really enjoyed recording this video, and you are quite welcome!
I’ve been looking for a DIY tutorial like this. Thank you so much. I think I’m ready to try it.
It was my pleasure-I’m glad you found this video helpful. Let me know how yours turns out.
Thank you so much for this! My daughter wants one for her birthday so I’m going to make her one. You are a lifesaver
You’re welcome! I’m so glad you found this video helpful. I’m sure your daughter will love it! Please let me know how it turns out.
Y’all look so cute in the pictures and the hoodies are 🔥
Thank you gorgeous!
Thanks I love it.
You’re quite welcome, and thank you!
Can you do a tutorial on the designing part of the sweater? Please and thank you!
The picture collage used on the sweater was created through an App called Collagable on my phone (you could also try PicCollage). I then saved the finished collage to my phone and when I custom ordered the tapestry through Amazon, I was able to insert the collage as the picture I wanted to be printed on the tapestry blanket.
I will try my best to create a short tutorial in the coming days. In the meantime, I hope this helps.
Loved your video. Is this your first video? This is my first time on your site. Luv, how you explain each step as well .
Thank you so much. This was my first time doing a DIY tapestry hoodie and I decided to record it and turn the process into a tutorial. However, I do have over 100 other videos on my channel for viewing, as well as a DIY playlist with other step-by-step tutorial videos that you can find if you click the link below.
ua-cam.com/play/PL1YV-OmbJDaqKpOoCNkCKE9xEbPiNvDho.html&si=59sN5LCyyKn0wvqZ
Thank you,your instructions are excellent ❤😊
You’re quite welcome - and thank you!
Hey, I am so glad I found this video! What sewing machine do you have exactly and is that the one you would recommend?
I currently have the “Singer One” sewing, which I have had for about 7 years (linked below). It is digital, has multiple functions and settings, and it’s easy to use. For example, I can serge, create a button hole, or top stitch a design onto my fabric from one machine. I love it and I have no complaints thus far. In the past, I’ve also used “Brother” and “Juki”.
www.sewingmachinesplus.com/sing-one.php?srsltid=AfmBOorBNuOEdRL1R4ASTSkvS4xJXFPoUg5HC0De3uI9ubhkAjiEnuMj
Sewists use right sides together or wrong sides together.
Sew the right sides together, that way the wrong sides are on the outside. When you are done sewing and flip the right sides out, the seams will be inside where they belong.
A sow forward and then a back stitch can you do a tutorial on that I’m a beginner
It just means that you sow forward a few stitches and then sow backwards over it-which is where the term back stitch comes from.
What size is your blanket and do you have the Amazon link?
The dimensions of my blanket was 60x80. The Amazon link to the seller I used is below.
Pure Country Weavers Personalized Woven Photo Blanket - Not Printed - Custom Gift Picture Tapestry Throw 100% Cotton - Made in The USA (60x80) a.co/d/73PGs3m
The dimensions of my blanket was 60x80. The Amazon link to the seller I used is below.
a.co/d/73PGs3m
My blanket was 60x80. The Amazon link is...
www.amazon.com/dp/B08977CXJ1?ref=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_CZ2WCEMH0ZQV37GJ7S8Z&ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_CZ2WCEMH0ZQV37GJ7S8Z&social_share=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_CZ2WCEMH0ZQV37GJ7S8Z&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1&language=en-US&th=1
If I wanted to make a 2x would I need 2 blankets?
I made two sweatshirts and a skirt with my blanket. Yes, I would suggest two blankets for a 2X just to be on the safe side. If you want to be sure, take a 2X sweatshirt that you already have and lay it flat on the floor with the sleeves spread out. Then measure the length and width of the sweatshirt, and double it. That will give you an idea of the dimensions you will need for the blanket.
What app did you use to personalize the design and what dimensions? Was it 50x60?
My daughter wanted an oversized look so the dimensions of my blanket were 60x80. I created the collage design through an app called Collagable. You could also use PicCollage. When I purchased the blanket through Amazon, I was able to upload the collage I created as the picture I wanted to be printed on my blanket. The link to the Amazon seller I used is below.
a.co/d/73PGs3m
We used an app called Collagable. It was free at the time, but now they charge and offer a 7-day free trial. I would also recommend an app called PicCollage, which is free. My blanket was 60x80.
What do you mean square it off
Make the sleeves wider at the wrists. I initially tapered the sleeves when cutting my pattern pieces so they would fit tighter around the wrists. Meaning the width of my sleeves slowly got smaller as I made my way down to the wrists, and my pattern took the shape of a pentagon. The problem with this is that the fabric has no stretch, making it difficult, if even possible, to get your hand through the opening once you have sewn it together. Therefore, I suggest not doing this and keeping the same width all the way down the sleeve instead of tapering, which will result in the sleeves taking the basic shape of house. And this is where the term squared off came from.
I hope this was helpful. If you are still confused, it will actually help to draw a pentagon and the basic shape of a house on a piece of paper so you can actually see the difference.