Embroidery Techniques: Belts and Sashes Embroidery Project

Here is a simple method for embroidering a belt or sash:

1. Digitize two parallel running stitches that are spaced apart by the same distance as the width of the belt.

2. Digitize a small “X” to indicate the center-point of the design in regards to its placement on the belt.

3. Add a color change command after the “X”.

4. Digitize the actual design to be sewn so that it is centered between the two parallel lines of running stitches.

5. On the belt, be sure to mark the center-point for the design.

6. Select a hoop that is larger than the area of the brace to be sewn.

7. Set up the hoop with adhesive backing, place it on the machine without the belt and center the hoop.

8. Program your machine to stop sewing when it gets to the first color change.

9. Start the design without the belt in place. The two parallel lines will sew first, followed by the small “X” marking the design center-point.

10. Stop the machine at the color change if it doesn’t do it automatically.

11. Using the parallel lines of running stitches as a template, carefully place the belt on the surface of the adhesive backing using the “X” to line-up the center-point of the belt.

12. Firmly apply pressure to the entire belt to ensure that it is securely in place. 13. Continue the sewing process.

14. Upon completion, the adhesive backing can be torn away. Since the parallel lines and reference “X” were sewn on the backing, they will be removed when the backing is removed.