Creative Machine Embroidery – July 2019

Trim around each design as close to the edge as possible, being careful not to clip any threads. FINISH Remove the stabilizer ...

tip Cut the ribbon ends at an angle for easier threading and a neater appearance. A tip Need more than eight unique wine charms? ...

Forest F lorals Tote BY STACY SCHLYER Elevate a classic purse into a custom accessory with an eye-catching embroidery design. Le ...

¼" A ¾" MATERIALS Supplies listed are enough to make one purse. +Tote pattern (such as Totes Adorbs; see “Source.”) +½ yard each ...

If the design won’t be reduced on the machine, reposition the grommet placement marking ¼ " to the left to prevent the flap fro ...

1 2 3 Great Grommets Metal grommets are an easy way to add a ready-to-wear look to accessories. Discover how to apply grommets f ...

Spooky Spy Eyes BY SUE O’VERY Create a trio of spooky-cute jars. When the lights go out, the eerie eyes glow! 44 CMEMAG.COM | Fa ...

A MATERIALS Supplies listed are enough to make one decorative jar. +Felt fabric +Mason jar +Cut-away stabilizer +Thread: bobbin ...

BY SUE O’VERY Stitch up a friendly bat-and-pompom keychain combo in the hoop. Halloween décor is not just for the home — attach ...

MATERIALS +Two 4" squares of glitter vinyl, cork or other non-woven material +Two 4" squares of minky fabric +Tear-away stabiliz ...

Remove the hoop from the ma- chine, but don’t remove the project from the hoop. Position the bat right side down inside the cir ...

Chambray Cutaway BY BIANCA SPRINGER Bring new life to a fall staple with cutwork embroidery and a refreshing button swap. tip We ...

A MATERIALS +Readymade 100% cotton shirtdress +Stabilizer: paper-release tear-away & water-soluble (optional) +Coordinating ...

fabric from the hoop. Using small blunt-tip scissors, remove the fabric and stabilizer from the design cutwork area close to, bu ...

Stitchy Business Getting Started BY JANE NEWHAUSEN Embroidery is a great hobby, and if you’re an enthusiastic embroiderer, it ca ...

RESEARCH YOUR CUSTOMER BASE The first and most important part of starting a business is understanding your customer base. What k ...

or in real time, can help you stay connected to the entrepreneur and art societies that will keep you inspired and growing your ...

Cuff Culture BY STACY SCHLYER Give worn jeans new life with custom yet casual boho vibes. It’s easy to do: just add an embroider ...

MATERIALS A +Pair of readymade jeans +½ yard of cotton fabric +¼ to ½ yard of fusible interfacing (optional) +Woven or embroider ...

EMBROIDER If the length of the fabric cuff is smaller so that only one design can be used, mark the lengthwise and crosswise ce ...