Method for creating a design using multiple pieces of material

Details Method for creating a design using multiple pieces of material Method for creating a design using multiple pieces of material

2001-01-17

2002-11-05

Ball, Michael W. (Department: 1733)

Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture

Methods

Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor

C156S226000, C156S227000, C156S267000, C156S299000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06475318

ABSTRACT:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to adding designs to fabric, and more specifically, to creating a fabric design that appears to float in the face of a piece of fabric.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
It is well known to put designs and ornamentation on materials or fabrics used for garments. Many different techniques are used to create designs on fabrics including printing, and appliqués. When a design is printed on a piece of fabric, it is a long and expensive process, not suited for small pieces of material. This process also hampers an artist or designers ability to create unique pieces. Additionally, a printed design does not allow a designer to mix different types of materials to create a design. In an effort to mix various materials, appliqués have been used. Appliqués are sewn onto the face of a piece of fabric or glued in place on the face of a piece of fabric. Appliqués or patches applied to the face of the fabric tend to curl at the edges. In the case of a garment, during normal wear, appliqués are easily damaged.
One attempt to create a design that appears to float in the face of a piece of fabric is shown in
FIG. 11. A
pattern is cut in the face of a piece of fabric
100
. The edges of the pattern are folded under and a second piece of fabric
102
is then placed on the reverse side of the first piece of fabric. The second piece of fabric
102
is then top stitched in place. This gives the overall design a seamless appearance. This method, while creating a design that appears to float in the face of the fabric, is difficult to sew due to the flexibility of the folded under seam. The folded under seam is loose and difficult to keep in place prior to attaching the second piece of fabric
102
. What is needed is an easy and inexpensive method to create a unique design that appears to float in the face of a piece of fabric.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention overcomes these problems by providing an improved method for creating a design that appears to float in the face of a piece of material. The present invention provides a creative tool for transitioning from one piece of fabric to a second piece of fabric and preventing both pieces of fabric from unraveling. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a piece of fusible material is placed on top of a first piece of material. The fusible material is coated with an adhesive on the side opposite the first piece of material, the face side of the fusible material. The non-coated side of the fusible material is in contact with the first piece of material. The fusible material is sewn to the first piece of material. The stitches define the periphery of an unbroken design. In one embodiment of the invention, the design is at the edge of the first piece of material. The fusible material is trimmed outside the periphery of the unbroken design. Next, the fusible material and the fabric are trimmed inside the periphery of the unbroken design to create an aperture. The fusible material is pulled through the aperture so that the adhesive is substantially interposed between fusible material and the reverse side of the first piece of material. The fusible material is then fused to the reverse side of the first piece of material. A second piece of material is placed on the reverse side of the piece of material to cover the aperture. Finally, the second piece of material is sewn to the first piece of material, thereby creating a design that appears to float in the first piece of fabric.


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