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Cocktail Invitation Postcard Embroidery Project

By Ramona Baird on September 28, 2015

PROJECT DETAILS

SKILL LEVEL

Beginner

TIME REQUIRED

02:30

Description

Who wouldn’t love to receive an invitation like this to a cocktail party? Create several invitations and set the mood for your cocktail party.

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Materials

5” x 7” blank folded card

Embroidery thread as stated in design color sequence

Tearaway stabilizer

Rubber cement

606 Fabric/Paper spray adhesive

White cotton fabric to fit hoop (it will be cut down to postcard size after embroidery)

Designs used in this project

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Embroidery-Patterns/StockDesign/1/BN00655c

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Machine-Embroidery-Designs/1/03797

Final Product: What You Will Create

Preface:

These postcards are fun to make and can actually be mailed. Stitch the design on fabric, then cut the fabric to postcard size, add a back, and take them to the post office to be hand-cancelled. Sending embroidered invitation postcards will set the mood for your party! Use the design to embroider napkins or other items which can be used at the party and for gift favors.

Step 1:

Gather the materials. Read through the instructions before beginning.

Step 2:

Press the cotton fabric well with spray starch so it is quite stiff. Hoop the fabric with one layer of tearaway stabilizer.

Step 3:

Load the “Just Chillin’” design on the machine and stitch following the color sequence.

Step 4:

Remove the fabric from the hoop and remove the excess stabilizer. Keep the card folded in half and mark the card with the dimensions of a post card (found on the postal service website). Trim the card to the postcard dimensions and then cut along the fold to separate the card. One section will be used to back the fabric; the second card will be used to write the address and invitation.

Step 5:

Center the design over the first card. Roll the fabric back and follow the directions on the 606 spray to adhere the fabric to the card. Press the fabric to the card stock. Trim the fabric leaving ¼” seam allowances all around.

Step 6:

Lightly apply rubber cement to all the seam allowances. Fold back each corner as shown and then fold back the seam allowances against the card edges. Let dry.

Step 7:

On the second card, Draw in the lines as seen on a postcard, write the invitation, and address the postcard.

Step 8:

Let the ink dry well. Apply rubber cement to the back of the embroidered section of the card and then position the second card over the first, carefully aligning all the edges. Press the card sections together well and let dry. Take the card to the post office for hand-cancelling.

Step 9:

Add additional trims as desired and enjoy the compliments you’ll get when your guests receive a “Just Chillin” invitation to your party.

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Meet the Author: Ramona Baird

Ramona Baird has been in the embroidery industry for over 23 years. She and her husband owned a commercial and retail embroidery store in Arizona for many years. She is an experienced digitizer having been mentored by award-winners Pat Williams and Lindee Goodall. Ramona is a contributor to “Creative Machine Embroidery” magazine having 5 covers to her credit. Ramona has worked for Wilcom America and served many years as Education Director for the American Sewing Guild. With a degree in fashion design, she is able to design and execute patterns which Pat Williams says are “out of the box” in creativity and application. Ramona likes to challenge the boundaries of embroidery and bring new and exciting designs, ideas, and projects to EmbroideryDesigns.com. She wants embroiderers of all levels to increase their skills and enjoyment in using their embroidery machine for gift-making and personal pleasure.

Cocktail Invitation Postcard Embroidery Project

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