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I used vinyl hearts here to cover up some bleach stains

I used vinyl hearts here to cover up some bleach stains

I used a lime green vinyl ribbon here to cover up some screen printed text (this method wont work for embroidery cover-ups)

I used a lime green vinyl ribbon here to cover up some screen printed text (this method wont work for embroidery cover-ups)

another example of a sweatshirt I edited with vinyl- under the light blue wave was a screen-printed logo

another example of a sweatshirt I edited with vinyl- under the light blue wave was a screen-printed logo

This is my fav type of sweater to do- image only & plenty of space to add text

This is my fav type of sweater to do- image only & plenty of space to add text

what works:

  • Cotton, 50% Cotton 50% Polyester

  • Denim (jean jackets work)

  • screen printed designs

  • hand-painted & puffy painted areas

  • embroidery

  • turtlenecks

  • plain sweatshirts

  • small areas of existing text (see “Boston Baked Beans” sweatshirt- it had some text that I covered up with a lime green vinyl banner)

  • stains -If your vintage sweatshirt has stains I can also cover them up with simple cut vinyl shapes (see “Philly Cheese Steak”)

This sweatshirt isn’t ideal because it is 100% embroidered text (if it were screen printed I could cover up the bottom part with vinyl)

This sweatshirt isn’t ideal because it is 100% embroidered text (if it were screen printed I could cover up the bottom part with vinyl)

This sweatshirt wont work because it is embellished right in the middle with buttons

This sweatshirt wont work because it is embellished right in the middle with buttons

What doesn’t work:

  • 100% Polyester

  • Fleece (fleece on the inside is ok)

  • Knit (or anything too textured)

  • Buttons (unless they are in areas I can work around like at the neck or on sleeves)

  • Zippers (unless I am printing on an area where I can avoid the zipper like the back)

  • Anything too word heavy

unsure about your sweatshirt?

Email me pics at Katielovesemail@gmail.com

Shipping Tips (If you need them):

  • USPS offers free shipping supplies

  • I like to print my shipping label out at home so that I don’t have to wait in line at the post office. Stamps.com offers a free trial & discounted shipping rates

  • If you have a food scale I suggest using that to get an accurate weight on your package to avoid over-paying for shipping