Tutorial - Styling the Christmas Decoration Banner ITH Project.

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

I decided that not every banner piece will have a bow with this banner.

1.  For the banner pieces where you want to tie a bow, push the length of ribbon from the back to the front of the eyelet.  Leave a tail of around 5" to make it easier for tying the bows.

2.  Thread the ribbon through the other eyelet from back to front, again leaving a tail of around 5".  You may need more or less than 5" tails of ribbon - it all depends on how nimble your fingers are.

3.  You'll want to have consistent spacing between the banner piece and its neighboring piece before you tie your bow.  I prefer to have my banner pieces close to one another.

4.  When you are happy with your spacing, tie your bow.  

Spend a moment 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.  

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

Finally, it's time to trim your tails.  

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

The finished result...  My Christmas Decoration Banner ITH Project is ready to hang!

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!

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!

Love Heart Banner ITH Project perfect for your Valentine!

This sweet banner is perfect for Valentine's Day as well as weddings, birthdays, celebrations...or a fun way to coordinate and dress up a babies room. Add letters and numbers from your embroidery machine or your personal files to personalize!

This is a quick and easy two-sided banner all done in the hoop with easy to follow step-by-step instructions to guide you. You are hooping stabilizer only, appliqueing your fabric and font/designs over the top, applying backing fabric behind your hoop, finishing the edges and ribbon holes and cutting away the stabilizer. This banner pieces slide onto ribbon 5/8" wide.

The step with the decorative Candlewick Stitches can be omitted if you wish.

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

Exact sizes:4x4 hoop - 3.92" x 3.92"
5x7 hoop - 5" x 5"
6x10 hoop - 6" x 6"

WHAT YOU RECEIVE...- LOVE HEART BANNER ITH 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 more banner projects here... http://www.bigdreamsembroidery.com/category/catalog/hoop-projects/banners 

Happy embroidering!

 

Natasha Babushka Doll Toy 6x10 In The Hoop Project Applique Machine Embroidery Design Pattern

She's as pretty as a picture with her downcast eyes, red cheeks and heartshaped mouth. Change her hair color and dress her in fabrics from your stash to create many different looks. When finished, this makes a perfect gift or left unfinished, it is a great project for someone learning to machine or hand sew.

It's up to you if you want to further embellish your doll using buttons, ric rac, ribbons, rhinestones or lace.
(NB if giving this doll to a child under the age of 3, please do not attach small items as they may present a choking hazard).

Once you've sewn the back and front of your doll together and stuffed with toyfill, the finished measurements will be 9.5" x 4.5".

NB This design is for the 6x10 hoop only. You receive 2 digital files - for her front and her back. The design also includes pin markings so you can easily align your pieces for hand or machine sewing.

She has two sisters too. Take a look at Tatiana and Anoushka: http://www.etsy.com/listing/66388487/tatiana-babushka-doll-toy-6x10-in-the
http://www.etsy.com/listing/73988483/anoushka-babushka-doll-toy-6x10-in-the

WHAT YOU RECEIVE...
- NATASHA BABUSHKA DOLL In The Hoop Project in the format of your choice.
- Easy to follow Step-by-Step instructions – simply cut as you sew!
- Easy to follow Step-by-Step assembly instructions including suggested hand stitching techniques with diagrams.

You can find Natasha Babuska Doll ITH Project in my Etsy shop. http://www.etsy.com/listing/83051294/natasha-babushka-doll-toy-6x10-in-the

Happy embroidering!

Star of Bethlehem Machine Embroidery Design Pattern

Perfect for adding finishing touches this Christmas! Add these elegant stars to your Christmas banner, table linen, aprons and more.

This design stitches as a flat fill-stitch and comes in two variations - standard star and long star and features a gorgeous finishing stitch of Triple-Bean against the fill-stitch edges to bring an added luxuriousness to your sew-out.

Star of Bethlehem...
4 sizes - 3", 4", 5" and 6"
Exact sizes:
4x4 hoop - 3" x 3" and 3.91" x 3.91"
5x7 hoop - 5" x 5"
6x10 hoop - 6" x 6"

Star of Bethlehem long...
5 sizes - 3", 4", 5", 6" and 7"
Exact sizes:
4x4 hoop - 3" x 2.21" and 3.91" x 2.9"
5x7 hoop - 5" x 3.68" and 6" x 4.43"
6x10hoop - 7" x 5.16"

Happy embroidering!

GINGERBREAD MAN Machine Embroidery Applique Design Pattern

Perfect for your Christmas projects, this jolly Gingerbread Man has delicious-looking fill-stitched eyes, mouth, bowtie and buttons.

The design features a gorgeous inner-edge stitch and top stitch of Triple-Bean (both can be omitted if desired) which work together to give the impression of a braided finish - adding an extra look of luxury to your Christmas projects.

IDEAS:

- Stitch out a plain gingerbread man and hand-embellish it by adding buttons, spangles, ric rac.

- Add a satin bow to the top to "girlie" up your gingerbread man.

4 Sizes - 4", 5", 6" and 7"

PICTURED is the 5" sew-out..

Exact sizes:

4x4 hoop - 3.92" x 3.19"

5x7 hoop - 5" x 4.06" and 6" x 4.86

6x10 hoop - 7" x 5.67"

You can find this design and more, in my Etsy shop.

Happy embroidering!

CHRISTMAS TREE BANNER In The Hoop Banner Machine Embroidery Design Applique Pattern

You can make this too!  This in-the-hoop project is a fast and cute way to decorate your home for Christmas. After stitching out, simply slide each banner piece onto a length of satin ribbon or you can tie pieces together to make cute tree bows. You can add letters or designs from your embroidery machine to personalize if desired!

This is a quick and easy two-sided banner all done in the hoop with step-by-step instructions to guide you. You are hooping stabilizer only, appliqueing your fabrics and adding font or designs (if desired) over the top, applying backing fabric behind your hoop, finishing the edges and ribbon holes and trimming away the stabilizer. This banner pieces slide onto ribbon 5/8" wide.

IDEAS:
- Stitch out the banner and hand-embellish it by adding buttons, spangles, ric rac, bows etc. Use your glue gun if you are not fond of handsewing.
- Leave your banner plain to show off your favorite coordinated Christmas fabrics.

NB This design is NOT available for the 4x4 hoop.

5 Sizes - 5", 6", 7", 8" and 9"
PICTURED are the 6" banner pieces.
Exact sizes:
5x7 hoop - 5" x 3.29", 6" x 3.95 and 7" x 4.61"
6x10 hoop - 8" x 5.26" and 9" x 5.93"

You can find this design and many more in my Etsy Shop.

Happy embroidering!

BABY ELEPHANT Machine Embroidery Applique Design Pattern

This simple applique design features a gorgeous stitch of Triple Bean inside the Satin Stitch edge to bring an added look of luxury to your sew-out.
Have fun using different thread color and fabric color combinations with BABY ELEPHANT and you will be rewarded with a vast array of different looks. Enjoy!


4 sizes - 4", 5", 6" and 7"


Exact sizes:
4x4 hoop - 3.92" x 3.14"
5x7 hoop - 5" x 4" and 6" x 4.81"
6x10 hoop - 7" x 5.62"

You can find this design (and many more) in my Etsy Shop.

Happy embroidering!

TOY AIRPLANE Machine Embroidery Applique Design Pattern

Perfect for the little man in your life, this Toy Airplane applique design is a delight to sew out. It features a gorgeous stitch of Triple-Bean against the Satin Stitch's inside edge to give your sew out a quality look.

Have fun using different thread color and fabric color combinations with Toy Airplane and you will be rewarded with a vast array of different looks. Enjoy!

5 sizes - 3", 4", 5", 6" and 7"
PICTURED is the 5" sew-out.

Exact sizes:
4x4 hoop - 2.99" x 1.69" and 3.91" x 2.19"
5x7 hoop - 4.99" x 2.78", 5.99" x 3.33" and 6.99" x 3.87"
You can find this design and many more in my Etsy Shop.

Happy embroidering!