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PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS
ITH Valentine's Day Animal Cards
PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS

ITH Valentine's Day Animal Cards Embroidery Project

By   Starbird Inc.   on   February 02, 2011
  • SKILL LEVELSome Experience
  • TIME REQUIRED01:30
Description

Create charming in-the-hoop Valentine's Day cards featuring adorable animal designs. Perfect for kids to exchange during the holiday. Step-by-step instructions are included.

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Materials

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Materials
  • Kid's Valentine Card embroidery design(s)
  • 1 piece tear away backing
  • Front applique piece
  • Back side applique (mirrored applique of the front)
  • Clear plastic pocket applique piece
  • Bobbin thread to match the outer border of the tag
  • Spray adhesive (use low tack adhesive for the pocket)
  • Card stock paper (tag insert)

    • Designs used in this project
    Final Product: What You Will Create
    Preface:
    Designs used in this project are available here:

    https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Starbird-Inc/1/CD122910TA
    https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Starbird-Inc/1/CD122910TB
    https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Starbird-Inc/1/CD122910TC
    https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Starbird-Inc/1/CD122910TD
    https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Starbird-Inc/1/CD122910TE
    https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Starbird-Inc/1/CD122910TF
    https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Starbird-Inc/1/CD122910TG
    https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Starbird-Inc/1/CD122910TH
    https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Starbird-Inc/1/CD122910TI
    https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Starbird-Inc/1/CD122910TJ
    https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Starbird-Inc/1/CD122910TK
    https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Starbird-Inc/1/CD122910TL
     

    Step 1:
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    First cut your applique pieces. You will need 1 front side and 1 back side applique piece. The back side piece will be a mirrored image of the front side. You will also need 1 clear plastic pocket applique piece. Hoop a piece of backing and embroider the 1st color stop. Use this as a template for the front and back pieces of fabric applique. Then hoop another piece of backing and embroider the 4th color stop for a template and cut a clear plastic applique piece from it.

    Step 2:
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    Now you are ready to embroider the card. Hoop a piece of tear away backing and begin embroidering the design. After the first color stop "dieline" has embroidered, stop the machine and add the top applique piece. We used pink PSA twill applique.

    Step 3:
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    Start the machine again and it will tackdown the applique piece and embroider the dieline for the clear plastic applique piece. Once that is done, stop the machine again, spray the back of the clear plastic sparingly then place within the dieline. We used a clear shower curtain for the plastic applique.

    Step 4:
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    Start the machine and continue embroidering until you come to the next stop for the back applique piece. Remove the hoop from your machine. Do not un-hoop design! Turn the hoop over so you are looking at the backside of the design.

    Step 5:
    Then take your back applique piece and generously spray adhesive to the bottom of the fabric. Now place the bottom applique piece on the back of the design making sure that the applique piece is secured and will not fall off when you return the hoop to the machine.

    Step 6:
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    Carefully return the hoop to your machine and continue embroidering the design.

    Step 7:
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    Once the embroidery is completed, remove the hoop and then remove your completed Valentine card. Gently push the card away from the tearaway backing. Then clean up any rough edges around the outside of the card.

    Step 8:
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    You are almost done. Print your gift label inserts on card stock paper, found in the Card Label Template. Cut the insert that is for the card you have selected along the printed edges. On your insert fill in the To: and From: area with names.

    Step 9:
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     Now slide your insert into the Valentine card pocket. You may have to gently slide your scissors between the plastic piece and the card at the top to separate it. You've got your finished Kid's Valentine Card.
    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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