Sara Mcgill Ondrejko

US Patent:

6421832, Jul 23, 2002

Filed:

Jul 28, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/627263

Inventors:

Thomas J. Ondrejko - Cambridge OH 43725-8924
Sara M. Ondrejko - Cambridge OH 43725-8924

International Classification:

A41D 2706

US Classification:

2 69, 2115

Abstract:

A system and method for allowing easy coloring or writing on the surface of a fabric item. The present invention involves the installation of a reinforcing material, such as a fusible interfacing, to the underside of an outer surface of a fabric item to be marked upon, such that a stable coloring or writing surface is produced. The coloring or writing may be done with washable markers or crayons, such that the markings may be repeatedly washed out and the fabric item re-colored or re-written upon. Borders, images, scenes or other graphics may also be placed on the outer surface of the fabric item to help indicate the reinforced area and/or to add to the appearance of the coloring or writing. The fabric item may be an article of wearing apparel or virtually any other item constructed of suitable material.