Gather all supplies and review instructions before beginning. Print out paper template of design file Run Through the Sprinklers.
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Step 2:
One card holder requires the following cuts of fabric:
(2 )fabric pieces cut 5 ½” x 4 ½” Outer and Lining. (2) fabric pieces cut 2 ½” x 4 ½” (1) Fusible fleece cut 5 ½” x 4 ½”
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Step 3:
Load embroidery design file into your machine. Find center of your outer cut fabric piece by folding in half finger press to crease. Center and place your paper design template 1 1/8” up from folded edge to center of design using your creased center line to help guide. Mark axis points.
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Step 4:
Hoop stabilizer. Spray temporary adhesive spray directly onto the hooped stabilizer. Center place fabric piece matching axis point markings to your hoop’s built in axis point markings. Attach to machine. Confirm center needle placement. Begin embroidery design stitch out. Refer and follow design thread color chart.
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Step 5:
Stitch out complete. Detach hoop. Cut/trim all loose thread ends and jump stitches. Cut stabilizer approx. ¼” away from design.
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Step 6:
Double hem down ¼” on one long side of the 2 ½” x 4 ½” cut fabric pieces. Top stitch in place.
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Step 7:
Place hemmed pieces atop your cut 5 ½” x 4 ½” lining piece ( Refer to picture for placement). Wrong side to right side of lining.
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Step 8:
Cut 3” piece of elastic. Fold in half to form a loop. Center and stitch in place with a back and forth stitch.
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Step 9:
Fuse your cut interfacing piece to your outer cut 5 ½” x 4 ½” fabric piece. Refer to manufacturer’s instructions. Place your outer and lining pieces right sides together with design embroidery closest to the elastic. ( Refer to picture) Pin in place. Stitch all around using ¼” seam allowance. Leave an opening for turning. Clip corners.
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Step 10:
Turn right side out. Push out corners. Fold in seam allowance in opening. Iron press. Top stitch all around edge as this will also stitch opening close.
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Step 11:
Fold your card hold in half. Find your button placement. Mark. Hand stitch in place
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Step 12:
And you are done! Great job!!!! Make additional card holders using the linked designs in this tutorial
