Gather all supplies and review instructions before beginning. Print out a paper template of embroidery design file
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Step 2:
Load embroidery design file into your machine. Hoop stabilizer using correct size hoop.
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Step 3:
To find the center of the bar mop towel fold in half horizontally and mark using a straight pin
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Step 4:
Center place paper embroidery design template 4” up from the bottom of the hemmed towel to center of the design. Mark axis points.
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Step 5:
Spray temporary adhesive spray (505) directly onto the stabilizer. Center place towel matching axis points to hoop’s axis markings. . Float a piece of water-soluble stabilizer atop. Pin in place to secure.
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Step 6:
Attach hoop to machine. Confirm center needle placement of design. Make any necessary adjustments. (Refer to your machine’s instruction manual) Refer to design thread color chart. Begin embroidering process
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Step 7:
Design stitch out complete. Detach hoop. Cut and trim all jump stitches and loose thread ends front and back. Carefully remove the water-soluble stabilizer. Use a damp cloth or wet q-tip to remove any small pieces of stabilizer. Tear-away stabilizer from the back
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Step 8:
Your Taco Themed Bar Mop towel is complete. Way to go! Repeat steps using your flour sack or kitchen towel. Float a piece of water-soluble stabilizer on top when using a kitchen towel with a high loft so the stitches won’t sink in. You do not need to float a piece of water-soluble stabilizer atop when embroidering onto a flour sack towel. Flour sack towels are cotton and thin it is recommended to use a cutaway stabilizer when hooping. For those with cutting machine experience pair these embroidered towels with the Fresh Margaritas Signage SVG project tutorial for a coordinating look.
