Innehållsförteckning för Summer 2020 från Creative Machine Embroidery

SPRAY ADHESIVE USE Spray adhesives are advantageous when stitching small items such as collars, cuffs, socks and any item not easily hooped. The pieces can be easily adhered to the stabilizer, which is hooped first. In addition, spray adhesives are great for fabrics that might develop hoop burn (the mark of the hoop left after hoop removal); securing toppers or stabilizer to the fabric before hooping; stabilizing stretch fabrics; holding two or more layers of stabilizers together or adhering appliqué fabrics. SPRAY STABILIZER USE Spray stabilizers can be used to stiffen light fabrics. Spray starch, spray sizing and spray finishes can also be used as alternatives. Always test-apply spray stabilizers to fabric before beginning a project. Spray stabilizers hold fabric, both knit and woven, firm during the hooping process to…

SUCCESSFUL HAND-LOOK EMBROIDERY • Use liquid or water-soluble stabilizer. Using water to remove stabilizers will prevent stabilizer shadows and distortion of stitches caused by tearing stabilizer away. • When embroidering with cotton thread, slow the machine speed to 400 stitches per minute. Slower speed will prevent thread breakage. • Use 80/12 topstitch needles with cotton thread. The larger eye will help prevent shredding. Creating embroidery that looks hand stitched with your embroidery machine is simple when you know the tricks. Look for designs with simple outlines and shapes referred to as line work, as these will appear more “hand stitched” than design with intricate fills. As you begin your research, search for embroidery collections with “Sashiko” and “vintage” in the name. Redwork design collections are another good starting place. You…

Download the Dorm Décor design pack from sewdaily. com until Aug. 31, 2020. Purchase the design at oregonpatchworks.com after the expiration date. QUILTED PILLOWCASE Create a cute patchwork pillowcase with flange border and custom monogram. MATERIALS Supplies listed are enough to make one 24"x32" pillowcase. • 2 yards of white cotton fabric • ½ yard each of chambray blue cotton fabric & cotton floral print • 26”x34” rectangle of low-loft batting • Tear-away stabilizer • Thread: all-purpose, bobbin & embroidery • Three 5/8”-diameter buttons • Three-letter monogram & two small flower designs (approximately 2”x3” & 2” square; see “Designs.”) CUT • From the white fabric, cut two 2¾”x29” strips, two 2¾ ”x25” strips, two 19”x25” rectangles and one 25”x33” rectangle. • From the blue fabric, cut seventeen 6” squares. • From the print fabric, cut eighteen 4½…

SUPPLIES + Premade or store-bought denim skirt + Liquid stabilizer or traditional embroidery stabilizer + Denim needle + Embroidery thread + Summer-themed embroidery designs (See “Designs.”) PREPARE • Spray liquid stabilizer on the fabric, saturating the embroidery field. Hang for 10 minutes or until the product has absorbed into the fabric but is still damp. Press the fabric until it is smooth and stiff. • Hoop the fabric and adjust it until it is drum tight. Pin, clip or tape the excess fabric out of the embroidery field. • Using paper templates, lay out the designs, leaving space along the skirt lower edge for the stitched border. Place the large motifs first, followed by the smaller elements to fill the spaces between. • For symmetrical designs, mirror the images of…

MATERIALS + Readymade circular mosquito-net bed canopy (See “Sources.”) + Fabric-like paper-release adhesive water-soluble stabilizer (See “Sources.”) + Thread: bobbin & embroidery + Towels + Spray bottle (optional) + Needlework designs (approximately 7”x8”; see “Design.”) PREPARE • Print multiple templates for each design. • Lightly press the bed canopy using a cool iron, following the manufacturer’s instructions. • Hang the canopy. Pin the design templates on the canopy as desired (A). The featured canopy has designs randomly placed over the entire netting to create a lacy look. EMBROIDER • Load the designs onto the embroidery machine. • Thread the needle with embroidery thread and the bobbin with matching bobbin thread. • Hoop a piece of paper-release adhesive water-soluble stabilizer with the paper side facing up. Score the paper along the…

Wear an embellished camo jacket as a dress for a big style punch. Accented with a beaded collar and kitty-cat patch, this cargo style is the perfect mix of grunge and fashion to have you entering the season on-trend. For a more warm-weather friendly style, omit the sleeves on your pattern for a cargo vest. Style as a dress or as a light layer with your favorite summer looks. JACKET PATTERN Opt for a jacket pattern with pockets, a collar and a belt to cinch in the waist. Sew a size larger to be able to layer over sweaters and achieve a more dramatic effect when belted. FABRIC COLOR PALETTE Find a camouflage printed canvas, twill or even cotton to cut the jacket body from, a small piece of contrasting…

• Work on a protected surface or spray in a box to catch overspray. • Shake the container before using. • Spray lightly on the stabilizer rather than on the item to be embroidered. • Hold the can about 6" to 12" from the surface. • Some products are toxic. Use sprays in a well-ventilated area. Do not use if you suffer from upper respiratory illnesses. • Use a cardboard template to protect the hoop. Cut a rectangle of paper, lightweight cardboard or plastic twice the size of the hoop. Cut a window about ½" smaller all around than your hoop size in the center of the rectangle. Place the template firmly over the hoop to expose the area to be sprayed (1). Place the protected hoop in the box.…

OILCLOTH BASICS Originally, oilcloth was used for functionality over fashion purposes. It was made from cotton or linen fabric that was treated with oil, making it durable, strong and water-resistant. Today, oilcloth can be used for fashion purposes, as a variety of different colors, prints and weights are available. Most oilcloth types are made from woven cotton fabric that’s treated with a PVC coating. The fabric is great for making patio accessories, handbags, small purses, hats, belts, table runners and more. Make biodegradable oilcloth by purchasing heavyweight cotton fabric. Stretch the fabric over a large flat surface to create a large rectangle; secure the corners using pattern weights. Draw a pattern or design onto the fabric using fabric dyes and oil paints, if desired. Let the paint or dye dry,…

MATERIALS + Loose-fitting woven blouse pattern (such as Hey June Handmade Phoenix Blouse; see “Sources.”) + Woven blouse pattern with flutter sleeves (such as Hey June Handmade Amalfi Dress; see “Sources.”) + Lightweight solid woven fabric (amount according to loose-fitting blouse pattern envelope plus ¼ yard) + Coordinating woven print fabric (amount according to the loose-fitting blouse yoke measurements plus ¼ yard) + Tear-away stabilizer + Thread: all-purpose, bobbin & embroidery + Temporary spray adhesive + Removable fabric marker + Appliqué scissors (optional) + Cutwork lace design (approximately 3”x6¾ ”; see “Design”) PREPARE • Cut out the loose-fitting blouse pattern pieces, excluding the sleeves, according to your measurements. • From the solid fabric, cut one blouse front, one blouse back, one front yoke and one back yoke. Designate the yokes…

Download the Antero Shell pattern from cmemag.com/freebies until Aug. 31, 2020. Find the pattern after the expiration at interweave.com/sewing. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS PREPARE • Download the Antero Shell from sewdaily.com. Print, tile and cut out the pattern pieces according to the sizing information at right. • From the fabric, cut one front on the fold, one back on the fold, one front facing on the fold and one back facing on the fold. • If desired, cut one front and back facing on the fold from the interfacing. Fuse the interfacing to the coordinating pieces following the manufacturer’s instructions. EMBROIDER • Place the shell front right side up on a flat work surface. Using a removable fabric marker, mark ¾ ” from the upper edge at the right shoulder point. Mark…

Download the Saguaro Cactus design from sewdaily.com until Aug. 30, 2020! Find the full collection at interweave.com/sewing. Embroidered Placemat MATERIALS Materials listed are enough to make one 14"x17" placemat. + ½ yard or one fat quarter each of cotton fabric for the main panel, striped fabric for contrast & cotton fabric for the backing + ½ yard of fusible fleece +7/8 yard of pompom trim + Cut-away stabilizer + Thread: all-purpose, bobbin & embroidery + Ruler + Rotary cutting system + Hand-sewing needle + Cactus embroidery design (approx. 3.37”x6.85”; see “Designs”) CUT • From the main panel fabric, cut one 8¾”x18” rectangle. • From the striped fabric, cut two 41/8”x18” rectangles. • From the backing fabric, cut one 15”x18” rectangle. • From the fusible fleece, cut one 14¼”x17¼” rectangle. EMBROIDER…

MATERIALS Materials listed are enough to create one 28" x 75½" table runner. + 1¼ yards each of solid white & red cotton fabric (A & B) +2/3 yard of floral print cotton fabric (C) + ½ yard of white floral print cotton fabric (D) + ¼ yard of apple green cotton fabric (E) +1/8 yard of red floral print cotton fabric (F) + 2½ yards each of solid pink cotton fabric (G) & lightweight quilt batting + Coordinating fabric scraps (for appliqués) + 1½ yards of tear-away stabilizer or mediumweight fusible stabilizer + Thread: all-purpose, bobbin & embroidery + Safety pins + Hand sewing needle + Temporary spray adhesive + Spray starch + Crocheted flowers (optional) + Buttons (optional) + 6 house appliqué embroidery designs (see "Designs") CUT •…

Reen Wilcoxson purchased her first embroidery machine in 1996 after visiting a local sewing store. Reen knew from the start she wanted to create her own designs, and in 2001, she opened Embroidery Garden online. She started with appliqués, but in-the-hoop projects intrigued her. Once she began developing her own patterns, Reen discovered she loved the challenge that came with creating in-the-hoop designs and found her niche in the embroidery world. How do you stay creative? I try to design every day. I work in my software or sketch out new ideas in notebooks for future projects and take them with me everywhere. I can jot down anything I see or think of. You never know when an idea may come to you. What do you love most about the…

ramona baird (“In the Hoop: Bouquet Tags“—page 14) is a freelance designer, digitizer, writer and educator. With an AAS in Fashion Design, Ramona drafts project patterns and also creates three-dimensional embroidery designs. In addition to being a regular contributor, Ramona designs projects for EmbroideryDesigns.com, RNK Distributors and Loralie Designs. nancy fiedler (“Quilt This: Heirloom Look Embroidery”— page 17) has served as an Educator for Janome America for 14 years and designs and writes from her studio in Dwight, Illinois, with the help of her cat Jon Snow and dog Beckett. michele mishler (“Dorm Décor” — page 28) katie vardijan (“Patio Posh” — page 54) stacy schlyer (“Boho Baby”—page 34, “Pocket Full of Poppies”—page 24 & “Fiesta Set”—page 50) is a self-taught seamstress and self-proclaimed fabric junkie whose goal is to…

MATERIALS Materials listed are enough to make one bouquet tag. + 6” square of white cotton fabric (for front) + 6” square of colored cotton fabric (for back) + Two 6” squares of white felt + ¼ yard of clear vinyl + 5x7 hoop + Water-soluble stabilizer + No-show mesh stabilizer (see “Sources.”) + Embroidery thread + Embroidery tape + Appliqué scissors + Temporary spray adhesive + Chopstick or popsicle stick PREPARE • Download the Bouquet Tag embroidery designs from sewdaily.com until Aug. 31, 2020. Load the desired design onto the embroidery machine. • From the vinyl, cut two 6” squares and a 2”x6” rectangle. EMBROIDER • To stitch the vinyl back piece, hoop one layer of water-soluble stabilizer. Stitch step one to create the placement line. • Remove the…

MATERIALS + Wide-leg woven pants (such as Sew News Pagosa Pants; see “Source.”) + Linen fabric & notions (amount according to the pattern instructions) + Cut-away stabilizer + Thread: all-purpose, bobbin & embroidery + Hand-sewing needle + Removable fabric marker + Poppies design & border (approximately 4¾ "x5½ " & 5½ "x6"; see “Designs.”) PREPARE • Cut out the wide-leg pant pattern pieces according to your measurements. • From the linen fabric, cut out the pattern pieces. • Mark the seam allowances on all pieces using a removable fabric marker. EMBROIDER • Position one pocket right side up on a flat work surface. Find the pocket vertical and horizontal centerpoint between the seam allowances; pin-mark. Designate as the design placement. • Hoop a piece of cut-away stabilizer and the pocket,…

SUPPLIES + Bag pattern (such as the Fennel Fanny Pack by Sarah Kirsten) + Faux suede fabric (amount according to pattern envelope) + Zippers, webbing & findings (according to pattern envelope) + Thread: bobbin, embroidery, contrasting & coordinating all-purpose + Glue stick or preferred semipermanent adhesive + Border embroidery design (approx. 1.44”x6.39”; see “Design”) PREPARE • Determine the embroidery design placement, adjusting the pattern if needed. For the sample featured here, the zipper placement on the front zipper pocket was moved ½ ” up to accommodate the design and the fringe border. • Cut the faux suede using the adjusted pattern pieces or measurements included with the pattern instructions, except for the lower front panel that you plan to embroider. • Cut an additional strip of fabric that measures 1”x10”…

MATERIALS + 5”x7” rectangle of cork fabric + 5”x7” rectangle of cork or coordinating cotton fabric + Self-adhesive stabilizer + Topstitch or denim sewing machine needle + Thread: bobbin & embroidery + Embroidery or painter’s tape + Necklace extender with a clasp on one end & jump ring on the other + Jewelry pliers + Bracelet embroidery design (approx. 2.53”x6.48”; see “Design”) PREPARE • Load the design onto the machine. Install a topstitch or denim needle into the machine. • Hoop a piece of self-adhesive stabilizer. Activate adhesive per the manufacturer’s instructions and center the cork rectangle in the hoop. EMBROIDER • Place the hoop onto the machine and embroider, changing thread colors as desired and ending before the final stitch sequence. • Remove the hoop from the machine, but…