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PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS
Redwork Autumn Potpourri Bag
PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS

Redwork Autumn Potpourri Bag Embroidery Project

By   Starbird Inc.   on   December 01, 2008
  • SKILL LEVELSome Experience
  • TIME REQUIRED01:00
Description

Create a charming potpourri bag featuring delicate redwork designs inspired by autumn. Perfect for adding a touch of seasonal fragrance to any space. Step-by-step instructions are included.

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Materials

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Materials
  • 1 Autumn Spice Redwork Embroidery Design - click here to purchase designs!
  • 2 pieces of sheer fabric: 16" x 16"
  • 2 pieces of ultra solvy: 16" x 16"
  • 2 pieces 18" long ribbon to match thread
  • Bag of Potpourri
  • Thread (red is used in this example)
  • Straight pins (Optional: It helps to hold fabric in place)
  • Ruler & Scissors
  • Fabric chalk or marker
  • Bucket or Sink

    • Designs used in this project
    Final Product: What You Will Create
     

    Step 1:
    Hoop 1 piece of your sheer fabric and solvy. The solvy will be used as your backing.

    Step 2:
    Sew your redwork design in the center of the fabric.

    Step 3:
    Repeat steps 1 and 2 for your second piece of fabric.

    Step 4:
    Remove from the hoop and place the embroidered fabric into water in your bucket or sink to dissolve the solvy.

    Step 5:
    Lay each piece on a flat surface to dry.

    Step 6:
    Once your fabric is dry, take a ruler and mark a link 4" from the top and bottom of the design. Then mark a line 1 1/2" on both sides. Do this on both pieces of fabric and then cut each piece along these lines.

    Step 7:
    Place wrong side of fabric together and sew a 1/4" seam on both sides.

    Step 8:
    Trim raw edges down to about 1/8".

    Step 9:
    Turn the fabric wrong side out and sew a straight row of stitching along the outside of the raw edge on both sides. (This is known as a French seam.)

    Step 10:
    On each end of the fabric, sew a row of stitches 1/4" from the raw edge.
     

    Step 11:
    Then fold both ends of the fabric in 1/4" twice to create a rolled hem. Machine stitch the hem in place.

    Step 12:
    Turn the fabric right side out then tie one piece of ribbon on one end and stuff with your favorite potpourri. Then close up the other end with the second piece of ribbon. Once you have your ribbon in place where you want it you may want to tack it down with a few stitches by hand. This will help keep the ribbon in place and not slide off.

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    Meet the Author: Starbird Inc.
    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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