Tutorial - Styling the Alphabet Banner ITH Project.

This is a little step-by-step tutorial on how I styled the Alphabet Banner ITH Project.

Working with one eyelet at a time...
1.  Use something pointed (but not sharp) to push part of the length of hanging ribbon from the back to the front of the eyelet - pull through 1" of ribbon to create a loop.  Make sure this longer length of hanging ribbon stays untwisted and horizontal as you proceed with your banner.

2.  Take a 13" long piece of ribbon and place it vertically midway through the loop.  You may need more or less than 13" of ribbon - it all depends on how nimble your fingers are.

3.  Gently pull the horizontal piece of hanging ribbon so that the loop disappears and gently gathers the vertical piece of ribbon.  Don't pull too much or it will disappear into the eyelet and you will have to start again from step 2. 

4.  Take the bottom half of the ribbon and loop it over to the left with the tail to the right.

5.  Take the top half of the ribbon and bend the tail over to the bottom left corner while pushing a loop of it through the middle and out to the right hand side.  Now you should have a loose bow.

6.  Spend a minute teasing the bow into the right size and shape by gently pulling and re-pulling the tails and loops until you are happy with the result.  

 7.  Repeat the steps for the other eyelets along your banner....

8. Trim your tails. ...I recommend you do the trimming after all of your banner pieces and bows are made.

This method is just one of the many ways you can style your own beautiful banners. I'd love to know your styling methods too!

Have fun!

Alphabet Banner ITH Project

Here's a versatile set of files you will have a lot of fun with!


Choose your fabrics and threads and you will soon be creating fun personalized banners for every occasion and for fun home decor too.  The hardest part is deciding which colors to use!


The set comprises of uppercase letters and numbers (and an ampersand too) in 3 sizes 4", 5" and 6".


You will be delighted at how quick and easy it is to make this two-sided banner all done in the hoop with step-by-step instructions to guide you. You are hooping stabilizer only, appliqueing your fabric over the top, applying backing fabric behind your hoop, finishing the edges and eyelets and cutting away the stabilizer.


3 sizes - 4", 5" and 6"
PICTURED is the 4" size.

Exact sizes:4x4 hoop - 3.93" high. Width varies to 3.93"5x7 hoop - 5" high. Width varies to 5"6x10 hoop - 6" high. Width varies to 6"

WHAT YOU RECEIVE:

- ALPHABET BANNER ITH Project in the hoop in the format of your choice.- Easy to follow Step-by-Step instructions – simply cut as you sew!

- Easy to follow Assembly instructions!"

You can find this ITH Project at my website: www.bigdreamsembroidery.com/alphabet-banner-ith-project

Happy embroidering!