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Hand embroidered gift ideas for Christmas
Sure, hand embroidering Christmas gifts takes time, energy, and effort, but that’s what makes homemade gifts so special. Anyone can order their gifts online or buy them in the store. And while you can probably find a Christmas present your recipient will love, DIY Christmas goodies just seem to mean a little bit more. Nothing is more personal than a handmade gift. If you decided you want to dedicate some time and effort, you might question: What can I embroider as a gift? Here is my list of hand-embroidered gift ideas for Christmas. Read it and choose your favorite. Pencil case or zipper pouch The zipper pouch is convenient for…
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How to transfer a pattern with the lightbox method
Step by step Instructions + Video tutorial In the previous article – “How to transfer embroidery pattern to fabric; Embroidery design transfer techniques and tools,” I wrote about four different pattern transfer techniques – Tracing, Transferring, Using a stabilizer, or Drawing a pattern directly on a fabric. This Tutorial will show you how you can do pattern tracing with a lightbox method. As said before, by definition, Tracing is a “copy of a drawing or pattern made by drawing over it through a piece of thin, transparent paper” (Cambridge dictionary). Only in hand embroidery, instead of thin, transparent paper, we use a piece of fabric. To use the Tracing with…
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Handmade Christmas decorations
Gingerbread Cookie House Christmas Tree Ornament made from recycled fabric I don’t know how about you, but I prefer handmade Christmas decorations. And also, gifts. I like making them and receiving them too:) And even better, if I can make these Christmas decorations from recycled materials! This tutorial will show you how to embroider and sew a Christmas tree ornament that will be a great home decor accent and a wonderful gift for your loved ones. Tools and materials For this project, you will need: Printed pattern. Sign up for my newsletter and download a FREE printable design. Print it with your home printer, and cut out the shape; Scissors,…