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Story Books Project Embroidery Project

By Starbird Inc. on December 01, 2009

SKILL LEVELExperienced
TIME REQUIRED08:00

Description

Learn how to make childrens' story books with embroidery!

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Materials

1 pkg. of 3/4" double folded bias tape

3 pieces of 12x12 inch quilt batting

2 pieces of 12x12 inch of broadcloth (front and back cover)

4 pieces of 12x12 inch of broadcloth (inside pages)

6 pieces of cutaway backing 12x12 inch

Thread to match fabric colors

Fabric chalk or marker

Straight pins

Scissors

Ruler

Designs used in this project

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Starbird-Inc/packs/1/CD100308AB

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Starbird-Inc/packs/1/CD100308AA

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Starbird-Inc/packs/1/CD072409AA

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Starbird-Inc/packs/1/CD072409AB

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Starbird-Inc/packs/1/CD041511AA

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Starbird-Inc/packs/1/CD041511AB

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Starbird-Inc/packs/1/DPCD040513AA

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Starbird-Inc/DesignPack/1/CD040513AB

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Starbird-Inc/DesignPack/1/DPCD102816AA

Final Product: What You Will Create

Step 1:

Embroider each page on separate 12x12 broadcloth fabric pieces with 1 piece of cutaway backing. Measure out 1 1/4 inches on each of the four sides of each book cover and page design.

Step 2:

Draw a line connecting the 1 1/4" marks you have made on each side of the design so that you will now have a square that is 1 1/4" larger on each side of the embroidered design.

Step 3:

Cut out the front and back cover and pages with the 1 1/4 inch line on each side of the design. Also cut three pieces of quilt batting the same size as covers and pages. Turn over each page & trim away backing fabric to the edge of each design on all four sides of the design.

Pin the front cover and page one with right sides together. Also attach a layer of quilt batting to the underside. (Note: Sew with batting against the machine plate to avoid machine foot getting caught in the batting).

Step 4:

Sew a 1/4 inch seam around three sides, leaving the side to be bound open.

Trim sewn corners to eliminate bulk. Zig-Zag seam edges together to finish seams; avoid raveling.

Step 5:

Turn front cover and page one right side out. Repeat steps 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 sewing pages 2 and 3 together and page 4 to the back cover.

Step 6:

Assemble book with covers and pages in order. Pin book together along unfinished edge.

Step 7:

Using a deep zig-zag stitch, sew pages together.

Step 8:

Cut a piece of 3/4 inch double folded bias tape 2 inches longer than the side of the book being bound.

Pin bias tape to the side of the book to be bound, extending 1 inch of bias tape beyond the top and bottom of the book. Tuck the 1 inch extensions of bias tape into the inside of the binding.

Fold the binding over the book edge to be bound and sew close to the edge of the binding.

Step 9:

Note: The edge of the book that is being bound may be quite bulky. If so, machine stitch the binding to the front side of the book. Fold the other half of the binding to the back of the book and attach it to the back cover with hand stitching, a blind stitch.

Click to see both finished Story Books!

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Meet the Author: Starbird Inc.

Starbird Inc. has been digitizing custom embroidery designs for over 25 years. They have seen so many wonderful and creative designs over the years that Starbird decided to create some of their own embroidery stock designs. Starbird Inc. is having a great time creating new and imaginative ideas and would like you to be able to enjoy them also.

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