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Be Merry Pan Handler (1) Embroidery Project

By Marisa Littleton on October 01, 2019

PROJECT DETAILS

SKILL LEVEL

Beginner

TIME REQUIRED

01:00

Description

Eat, Drink, & Be Merry is a common theme at Christmas time! Protect your hands while baking all those goodies with a 'Be Merry Panhandler' mitt.

Project Preview Video

Materials

5x7 hoop

Design Template

90/14 Embroidery needle

40 wt. embroidery thread (Robison-Anton poly)

Two approx. 7"x10" rectangle potholders

Medium weight (2.5) cutaway stabilizer

Sewing machine, needle, thread & matching bobbin

Designs used in this project

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/bunnycup-embroidery/designs/2/15514

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/ct-company/supplies/1/cw25

Preface:

Eat, Drink, & Be Merry at Christmas! Cookie making & candy tasting time! Protect the hands with a quick and easy variation of a mitt with a 'Be Merry Panhandler'.

Step 1:

Gather and prepare the materials needed for the project. Print a design template. Read the directions before starting the project.

Step 2:

Hoop one piece of medium weight (2.5) cutaway stabilizer. Mark the center and axis points on the stabilizer.

Step 3:

Use the design template to center the design on the potholder. Pin the design template onto the potholder.

Match the center point on the stabilizer with the center point on the design template and align the axis points.

Float the potholder on the stabilizer. Carefully lift on side of the potholder up and lightly spray the stabilizer with 505 Temporary Adhesive. Gently press the potholder onto the stabilizer. Repeat for the other side of the potholder.

Step 4:

Load the embroidery design onto the machine. Check your embroidery needle.

Attach the embroidery hoop. Using the color chart as a guide, embroider the design.

Step 5:

Once completed, remove the hoop from the machine. Trim the extra stabilizer on the back leaving about a 1/4" margin around the design. Trim any long threads if needed. Use a lint brush to remove debris from the surface.

Step 6:

Pin the second mitt to the back of the one with the embroidered design on three sides. Leave the top side open.

Use the sewing machine to stitch closely to the edge of the potholder. Remove the pins.

Repeat the steps to make another 'Be Merry Panhandler' to make a set.

Step 7:

Congrats! You have completed a simple version of a 'Be Merry Panhandler' mitt. Really cute and easy! Great for gifts!

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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.

Be Merry Pan Handler (1) Embroidery Project

PROJECT DETAILS

Project Preview Video

Be Merry

Cut Away Stabilizer - 2.5 Oz wt.