The World of Cross Stitching - UK (2019-12)

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Project Letter to Santa

make an

envelope

How to...

1 Cut out your stitched piece leaving a 1cm

(½in) seam allowance. Cut out two panels of

backing fabric to 19x12cm (7½x4¾in). Sew to

either side of your stitching. Then, cut out the

top panel, measuring 15x44cm (6x17¼in), and

bottom panels measuring 11x44cm (4¼x17¼in).

Sew to the top and bottom of your stitching.

2 Use your template to mark out your front

panel and lining-fabric panel. Then cut both out

adding a 1cm (½in) seam allowance. Be sure to

line up the central rectangle on the template

with the stitched area of your front panel before

cutting. Remember, measure twice, cut once!

3 Place your two panels together with right

sides facing and then stitch together using the

template outline as a stitching guide. Leave

a 5cm (2in) gap for turning. Cut a dart from

your seams on each of the corners, then turn

through. Press and stitch your gap closed.

4 Fold the sides towards the back and then

your bottom panel up to meet them. Pin in

place. Tack together along the overlapping

edges and secure your ends. Fold the top edge

toward the back and then press to help keep

your folds in place.

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HANNAH, EDITOR
I’ve already started my Christmas stitching,
but this is definitely another one I need to
add to the list. I love the idea of creating
something that can be appreciated and
enjoyed time and time again.