Designs used on phone pockets are from Clipartopolis: Ink-Spring-Bookmarks These cell phone pockets were designed to fit two sizes of phones: Smaller size (3 x 6 inches) and the little larger size(3.5 x 6.5 inches). Two methods were used to attach st
This is a collaboration between ITH Boutique and Holly Embroidery
Step 1:
Cut the fabric and vinyl for project as indicated in the chart at the top of this page.
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Step 2:
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Hoop one layer of water-soluble stabilizer in a 6 x 10 inch hoop.
Step 3:
Send design to embroidery machine, attach hoop, and sew #1 in the Color Sequence Chart. These stitches will create the placement stitches for the front of the project.
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Step 4:
Place the 5.25 x 6 inch piece of vinyl over the placement stitches.
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Step 5:
Sew #2 in the Color Sequence Chart. These stitches will attach the vinyl piece to the stabilizer.
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Step 6:
Sew #3 in the Color Sequence Chart. These stitches will create the design on front of the project.
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Step 7:
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Remove hoop from machine, turn up-side down, and place the 5.25 x 6 inch fabric piece over the back of the hoop-line up with vinyl on front.
Step 8:
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Secure with tape.
Step 9:
Return hoop to machine and sew #4 in the Color Sequence Chart. These stitches will attach the fabric piece to the project.
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Step 10:
Remove hoop from machine and cut away the TOP fabric from the back of the hoop as shown in the photo.
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Step 11:
Turn hoop to right-side and cut away vinyl from TOP as shown in photo.
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Step 12:
Return hoop to machine and sew #5 & #6 in the Color Sequence Chart. These stitches will create the satin border across the top and a blanket stitch on top of the satin to secure satin stitches.
Step 13:
Sew #7 in the Color Sequence Chart. These stitches will create the placement stitches for the back of the project.
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Step 14:
Remove hoop from machine and place the 5.25 x 8.25 inch piece of fabric, right side down, on back of the hoop.
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Step 15:
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Place the 5.25 x 8.25 inch vinyl piece, right side up, over the fabric piece on back of the project.
Step 16:
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Secure with tape.
Step 17:
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Return hoop to machine and sew #8 in the Color Sequence Chart. These stitches will attach the back vinyl and back fabric piece to the project.
Step 18:
Remove hoop from machine and cut away the vinyl from around the back of the project.
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Step 19:
Cut away the excess fabric from around the back of the design.
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Step 20:
Turn hoop over and cut away excess vinyl from the front of the project.
Step 21:
Return hoop to machine and sew #9 and #10 in the Color Sequence Chart. These stitches will create the satin border around the project and a blanket stitch on top of the satin border.
Step 22:
Remove hoop from machine and carefully cut away the stabilizer at the top of the project.
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Step 23:
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Remove project from hoop and cut away stabilizer from around the project…leave about ¼ inch to avoid accidently cutting the border stitches.
Step 24:
Use a wet paper towel, cloth, or Q-Tip to remove the remaining ¼ inch of stabilizer.
Step 25:
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Let dry and your phone pocket is ready for you to add the strap.
Step 26:
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If you use a fabric strap cut fabric as indicated in the table at the beginning of these instructions. Fold and press in half, then fold each side to the center pressed line and press again. Un- fold the strap and fold the raw edge ends inward and upward-press again. Using a sewing machine, sew two lines of stitching down the outside of the strap. You will need two sets of Kam Snaps to attach the strap to the phone pocket. Follow the application instructions that came with the Kam Snaps.
Step 27:
If you choose to use a vinyl strap, cut the vinyl as indicated in the table at the beginning of these instructions. Fold the vinyl in half and using a sewing machine, sew a decorative stitch down the middle to secure the strap. Kam Snaps or Swivel Hooks can be used on the vinyl straps. You will need two Swivel Hooks and two eyelets (or grommets). Thread the strap through the Swivel Hook and tack down to hold-I used a regular sewing machine stitch to attach the hooks. The eyelets are the type you would use on belts to re-inforce the belt holes. Grommets can also be used in place of the eyelets and come in various sizes. If you use eyelets or grommets, follow the instructions that come with themusually on the back of the bubble-card to which they are attached.
