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FSL Snowflake Jewelry Set Embroidery Project

By Marisa Littleton on September 30, 2021

PROJECT DETAILS

SKILL LEVEL

Some Experience

TIME REQUIRED

01:00

Description

Accessorize your winter outfits with this 'FSL Snowflake Jewelry Set.

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Materials

2 pieces of Vilene water soluble stabilizer

Embroidery needle size 75/11

Embroidery thread 40 wt. (Robison Anton)

Small pliers

1/4" silk ribbon 22" long

Wire hoop earring fixings

Fine silver chain (18-22")

Parchment paper

Designs used in this project

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/sweet-heirloom/designs/1/she5073_004

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

Final Product: What You Will Create

Preface:

Accessorize your outfits with a 'FSL Snowflake Jewelry Set'. Drying time is not included in project completion time. Lots of fun to make. This design makes a really nice jewelry set. A good beginner project and economical gift idea.

Step 1:

Gather & prepare the materials needed for the project. Read the directions before you begin the project. The jewelry set was embroidered in 40 wt. polyester and metallic threads.

Step 2:

An embroidery software program (Embrilliance Essentials) was used to group two jewelry sets in one hoop. Grouping the sets in one hoop saves time and stabilizer.

Step 3:

Free-standing lace (FSL) embroidery designs are stitched on a fibrous water-soluble stabilizer with no fabric base. A high stitch count holds the lace together. The film plastic-like WSS works better as a topping for deep nap fabrics like towels and is NOT recommended for this project. Drying time is not included in the project completion time.

Hoop 2 pieces of Vilene wash-away stabilizer. Make sure the stabilizer is taut and drum-like in the hoop.

Step 4:

Load the design on the machine. A 75/11 embroidery needle is suggested for this project. Different 40 wt. embroidery thread types were used to make the FSL Snowflake Jewelry Set (polyester, metallic). It is generally recommended to use matching bobbin thread for FSL. However, you should not use metallic embroidery thread for your bobbin. Instead, just use a matching regular embroidery thread. Remember to change the bobbin color when doing the color change.

Stitch the design.

Step 5:

Remove the stabilizer from the hoop. Trim the excess stabilizer to about ¼” from the edges around the snowflakes. Trim the long threads if needed on the back of the design. It’s very difficult to clip/remove a stray thread once you remove the water-soluble stabilizer.

Step 6:

Remove the water-soluble stabilizer by following the directions on the package. WSS is usually removed by running hot water on the design. Hold the FSL snowflake earring/pendant under the running water just until the WSS is no longer visible around the edges or in holes in the design. Leaving some of the WSS will make the FSL snowflake earrings/pendants stiff and hold their shape better.

Lay the FSL earrings & pendant on parchment paper to dry overnight. FSL tends to stick to paper towels or regular cloth towels.

Step 7:

Use the small pliers to attach the wire hoop earring fixings to the smaller snowflakes. Insert the ribbon into the loop on the pendant snowflake. Tie a knot at each end of the ribbon.

Step 8:

Use the small pliers to attach the wire hoop earring fixings to the smaller snowflakes. Insert the necklace into the loop on the pendant snowflake.

Step 9:

Super job! Lots of fun to make!

Step 10:

Use metallic embroidery thread to add shine and sparkle to the FSL Snowflake Set.

Beautiful things are made one stitch at a time...

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.

FSL Snowflake Jewelry Set Embroidery Project

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