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Bathtub Sign Embroidery Project

By Marisa Littleton on April 30, 2019

PROJECT DETAILS

SKILL LEVEL

Beginner

TIME REQUIRED

01:00

FINISHED SIZE

5 x 7 inches

Description

A nice reminder for those wanting a long soak in the bathtub with this 'Do Not Disturb' sign.

Project Preview Video

Materials

5"x7" hoop

Design Template

5"x7" picture frame

Embroidery Needle (75/11)

40 wt. embroidery thread (Robison-Anton) per color chart

No-show Cut-away mesh stabilizer (2.0 oz.) to fit hoop

hot glue gun & glue stick

5/8" grosgrain ribbon (12-18")

8"x10" piece 100% cotton quilt shop quality blender fabric (neutral color)

505 Temporary Adhesive Spray

Multi-Purpose Adhesive Spray

One 5"x7" piece of white cardstock

felt flower

Embrilliance Essentials embroidery software program

Designs used in this project

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/hopscotch/designs/1/hs1511010b

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/briton-leap/dlsoftware/1/atg40238

Final Product: What You Will Create

Preface:

A 'Do Not Disturb' bathroom sign for those enjoying a bubble bath. A simple, easy project that would be great for all ages and levels.

Step 1:

The design template was enlarged slightly to be more proportionate for a 5"x7" picture frame. An embroidery software program was used (Embrilliance Essentials) to resize the design to 5"x 3 3/4"; however, many embroidery machines have a resizing feature.

Step 2:

Read the project directions. Gather and prepare the materials.

Step 3:

Hoop 1 piece of No-Show cutaway stabilizer. Float the fabric on the stabilizer.

Use 505 Temporary Adhesive Spray to secure the fabric to the stabilizer.

Step 4:

Load the design template onto the embroidery machine. Attach the embroidery hoop. Stitch the design following the color chart or personal preferences. Remove the design from the machine.

Step 5:

Trim the fabric to 5"x7". I used the glass from the picture frame as a guide before trimming the fabric.

Lightly mist one side of the cardstock with the Multi-Purpose adhesive spray. Carefully place the stitched design onto the cardstock. Gently press in place making sure the surface is smooth and wrinkle free.

Step 6:

Decide how long you want the hanger to be for the picture. A 12" piece of ribbon was used in the example.

Place a dot of hot glue (pencil eraser in size) on the upper inside corners of the picture frame. Press each end of the ribbon onto the hot glue.

Step 7:

Make sure that the glass surface and fabric are free of debris. Put the picture frame together.

Step 8:

A felt flower was hot glued to the ribbon for decoration. WTG! Good job!

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Marisa Littleton

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Meet the Author: Marisa Littleton

Marisa Littleton is a retired educator with a love for teaching and learning. Interests include machine embroidery, hand embroidery, quilting, cooking, and antiques.

Bathtub Sign Embroidery Project

PROJECT DETAILS

Project Preview Video

Do Not Disturb Tub

Embrilliance Essentials - Software Download