These cute little ornaments are quick and easy to make. They’re perfect little extras to stuff into a greeting card or use as a package tie. They’ll fit a 100mm square sewing field and can also be used as direct embroidery.
Skill Level
Simple. Just follow the steps!
Please read through all instructions before starting your project! This project has multiple steps that must be done in a certain order.
Getting Started:
Print the worksheet. It has full instructions that will make more sense after you make just one.
What You’ll Need:
- Good quality white felt
- NOTE: this deisgn is not recommended for vinyl (too dense)
- Stabilizer: ( I tested with cutaway and washaway tearaway)
- Opalescent Mylar film
- Coordinating embroidery threads
- Ribbon for hanging (I cut mine to 5”)
- NOTE: the last stitch is a triple stitch and may not secure really thin cords well. Knotted the end of the cord will minimize the chance of it pulling out.
Instructions:
These designs are digitized to be used with Mylar behind the white areas. They can be stitched as free-standing ornaments or used as “normal” direct embroidery.
The process is similar for all designs in this set. Individualized steps can be found on the design’s worksheet.
Stitching:
- Only the last color is visible on the back if you want a matching bobbin color.
- Not all designs have placement line as the first color
- Some designs have fringed pompoms
- For direct embroidery, stitch up to the stop before the last color. The last color attaches the back to the front for a clean finish
Finishing
- Remove from hoop and tear off stabilizer carefully right up to the design outline.
- Carefully trim around the design taking care not to cut through the hanging loop.