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Portable Pet First Aid Kit Embroidery Project

By   Martha Montgomery   on   May 07, 2018

PROJECT DETAILS

SKILL LEVEL
Some Experience
TIME REQUIRED
04:00
Description

This project makes a First Aid Kit for your furry friends. The project shows how to make a patch from plain duck fabric. This patch making technique can be used for a variety of projects.

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Materials
  • Purchased backpack
  • 1 8x10” piece of white duck cloth or other stiff fabric
  • Heavy water soluble stabilizer
  • Permanent fabric adhesive
  • Embroidery thread
  • Painter’s tape
  • Fabric Marker
  • Straight pins
  • Ruler

  • Designs used in this project

    Final Product: What You Will Create

    Preface:
    Be prepared for pet emergencies with this handy Pet First Aid Kit. You will choose how to fill the kit with basic supplies or specialty items needed for your particular location or pet. It’s portable so you can grab and go when you are away from home with your furry friends.


    Step 1:
    Gather the materials and read through the instructions before beginning. Print out a paper template of the design and color sequence.

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    Step 2:
    Hoop 2 layers of heavy water soluble stabilizer and the duck fabric.

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    Step 3:
    Confirm that your design will fit in the hoop you have selected. Place the hooped fabric on your machine. Stitch out the design following the color sequence.

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    Step 4:
    Remove the completed design from your machine. Remove it from the hoop and carefully remove the water soluble stabilizer, one layer at a time, to prevent damaging the stitching.

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    Step 5:
    Carefully trim the excess fabric from the border, being careful not to cut into satin stitching.

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    Step 6:
    Mark a line ½” above the front zipper pocket of the backpack and mark the center point of the line. Find the vertical center of the patch and mark it with a pin. Align the center points for proper placement.

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    Step 7:
    Following manufacturer’s directions, glue the patch to the backpack. You may wish to either tape the patch edges to the backpack, or place a heavy object on the patch to help it adhere to the backpack.

    Allow to dry overnight and remove the tape.

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    Step 8:
    Congratulations! You have taken a step toward be prepared for a pet emergency whether at home or while traveling. You will customize the contents according to your pet’s needs.

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    Meet the Author: Martha Montgomery
    Martha Montgomery
    Martha has been sewing since childhood. She is a maker of garments, quilter and machine embroiderer. Martha loves all things fabric and fabric-related.
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