Darth Vader
Posted by Lanita on May 3, 2009
My husband is really excited about this shirt, although you will never hear him say it out loud. I have finally made him a shirt with Darth Vader embroidered on it. He digitized the design many years ago, and I have stitched the design on a shirt for a nephew who is into Star Wars, but not one for him. The design stitched out great. All those years ago for the nephew, I reduced the size to fit in the 4X4 hoop and the design lost some of it’s detail. On my husband’s shirt, I stitched the design the size he digitized it and the detail adds to the uniqueness of the design.
I had the fabric for this shirt in my stash. I had purchased it several years ago not really knowing what would make out of it, but it was such a beautiful piece of fabric, I could not leave it at the store. I am glad that I did not pass it up. It sewed up beautifully, with no hassles. Luckily, I purchased plenty of this fabric and have more for another shirt or 
some other project. I am also happy to have at least some yardage out of my stash. So, the question is should I purchase fabric like this piece that is a good deal and a nice piece for later use and have it live in the stash for a little while, or pass it up because my stash is already overwhelming? I also tried some new interfacing I purchased the last time I was at a real fabric store. It was expensive but I had a coupon. This interfacing is heavier than I usually use but it ironed on great and seem to be a good interfacing. I will have to get some more the next time I have a coupon or it is on sale.
I am pleased with this shirt and its construction. The only thing I would change on it is moving the design a little closer to the buttons, but too late now, and it does not look bad at all the way it is. The final test is to see if the husband likes it on. Sometimes the wearability factor is a problem. I will make him a shirt that looks fine, but he just does not like to wear it. I do know one thing though, if he decides that he does not like the shirt, my little brother will be happy to wear it for him.
P.S. The Darth Vader shirt is wearing well. Now, my husband has to make the hard decision, Buzz or Darth.
Cammie said
Josh was looking at this with me and was wondering if you would make him one too. He didn’t remember that the original one you made was for him. I can’t wait for Ty to be able to wear it next.
CK Rock said
That looks so sweet!
Jill said
My son is dressing as Darth Vader this Halloween and I am looking for an appropriate embroidery design to stitch on his trick-or-treat tote bag. Is this design for sale?
lbrixey said
No, I’m sorry to say that the designs my husband creates for me are for our personal use only and are not for sale. I’m sure there are several designs available for download on the net for free that other people have done so try out a google search for “star wars embroidery designs”.
If you cannot find one though let me know and I will find some and send you a link for them.