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Tailgate Tote Embroidery Project

By Ramona Baird on June 24, 2014

PROJECT DETAILS

SKILL LEVEL

Some Experience

TIME REQUIRED

05:30

Description

Tailgaters will love having all their supplies, accessories, and beverages at hand with this handy carry-all tote.

Project Preview Video

Materials

Large tote bag; project tote measures 23” wide by 15” deep (excluding bottom stand)

Tailgating accessories (choice of BBQ utensils, beverages, mustard and ketchup bottles, food tent, etc.)

Marking chalk

Embroidery tape (adhesive on both sides)

Tearaway stabilizer

Polyester embroidery thread (follow the chosen colors, or choose colors to complement the bag color)

Sewing thread to match tote color

Designs used in this project

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Embroidery-Patterns/1/BN00971a

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Great-Notions/1/60266

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Windmill-Designs/1/JLA003011A

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Grand-Slam-Designs/1/KCG148

Preface:

Since tote sizes and styles will vary, general instructions are given showing how to plan and stitch the tote. Choose a tote that has pockets to fit beverages and one that is deep enough to accommodate BBQ utensils.

Step 1:

Plan the layout. Print out images of each of the embroidery designs. Cut out around the printed designs and decide on the placement for each design to be stitched on the tote bag.

Step 2:

Measure the pocket and side areas of the tote. Measure the depth (excluding the bottom stand of the bag) and width of each area to find the center of each area to be embroidered.

Step 3:

Mark the center of each design where it is to be placed on the tote. Pin the appropriate paper design over each of the marks.

Step 4:

Open up the bag for stitching. Use a seam ripper to undo the stitching on the bag side seams. Make note of how things are stitched by the manufacturer so that after the embroidery is completed the bag can be re-stitched as it was originally done.

Step 5:

Remove the stitching that holds the pocket in place. Remove only enough stitching to allow the pocket to lay flat in the hoop to stitch.

Step 6:

Stitch the pocket design. Hoop one layer of tearaway stabilizer. Place strips of double sided embroidery tape along the inside edges of the hoop as shown. (Note: Embroidery tape is too sticky to be stitched through. Keep the embroidery tape out of any areas that will have stitching). Remove the protective paper exposing the adhesive. Option: Use temporary embroidery spray adhesive to hold the bag in place for stitching if it cannot actually be hooped within the hoop.

Step 7:

Center the pocket over the hoop, securing in place with the embroidery tape.

Step 8:

Load design “Beer Can” in the machine. Align the needle to the center of the paper design template.

Step 9:

Stitch the design following the color sequence.

Step 10:

Remove the design from the hoop and remove the stabilizer from the back of the design.

Step 11:

Hoop one layer of tearaway stabilizer. Place embroidery tape along edges inside the hoop. Align the top of the bag in the hoop. Note: Depending on hoop size, the bag/design may have to be turned to fit inside the hoop area.

Step 12:

Load design “Grill Sergeant”. Align the needle to the center of the paper design template. Be sure to check underneath the bag to be sure none of the bag will hang up on the arm of the embroidery machine.

Step 13:

Stitch the design following the color sequence, or choice of colors to complement the bag. After stitching, remove the excess stabilizer from the back of the design.

Step 14:

Load design “BBQ Tools”. Follow the same steps of hooping and aligning the design. Stitch the design following the color sequence. After stitching, remove the excess stabilizer from the back of the design.

Step 15:

Load design “Ketchup Bottle”. Hoop the bag and align as with the other designs. Stitch the design following the color sequence. After stitching, remove the excess stabilizer.

Step 16:

After the embroidery is completed, it is time to re-assemble the bag. Place the sewing thread on the machine. Pin the bag pocket in place as it was originally stitched.

Step 17:

Stitch the pocket in place, removing pins as you sew.

Step 18:

With right sides together, pin and stitch the side seams of the bag, removing pins as you sew.

Step 19:

The interior of the project bag is very roomy. To help contain the accessories for carrying, “pockets” were sewn in which were not originally part of the bag.

Step 20:

For the mustard and ketchup bottles, pins were placed along the strap and bottom of the bag section to form a pocket.

Step 21:

Stitching was done where the pins were placed through both the front and back of the bag to form the pocket.

Step 22:

Place the utensils over the bag how they will be carried in the bag. Use pins to mark the placement of stitching lines. Stitch along the pin line through both the front and back of the bag to form pockets to hold the utensils securely in place.

Step 23:

Add the accessories to the “Tailgate Tote”, grab the meat and grill, and enjoy your tailgate party with friends and family. (Note: When actually carrying a sharp object such as the sharp fork, be sure to wrap the tines carefully and place down into the bag to prevent any injury.)

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Meet the Author: Ramona Baird

Ramona Baird has been in the embroidery industry for over 23 years. She and her husband owned a commercial and retail embroidery store in Arizona for many years. She is an experienced digitizer having been mentored by award-winners Pat Williams and Lindee Goodall. Ramona is a contributor to “Creative Machine Embroidery” magazine having 5 covers to her credit. Ramona has worked for Wilcom America and served many years as Education Director for the American Sewing Guild. With a degree in fashion design, she is able to design and execute patterns which Pat Williams says are “out of the box” in creativity and application. Ramona likes to challenge the boundaries of embroidery and bring new and exciting designs, ideas, and projects to EmbroideryDesigns.com. She wants embroiderers of all levels to increase their skills and enjoyment in using their embroidery machine for gift-making and personal pleasure.

Tailgate Tote Embroidery Project

PROJECT DETAILS

Project Preview Video

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Beer Can

GRILL SERGEANT

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BBQ Tools

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Ketchup Mustard