After an adventuresome Easter Egg hunt, proudly display egg treasures with lace holders. Quick and easy embroidery and assembly means less time at the machine...and more time hopping down the "Bunny Trail."
The plastic eggs used in this project instructions measure 5 1/8 inch in circumference.
Supplies & Materials:
Project Materials or Supplies
** Water-soluble stabilizer (WSS)
** Paper towels
** Fabric Glue
The designs used in this tutorial include:
Start Embroidering:
There are a couple of different kinds of water-soluble stabilizer. One is clear and plastic, and that brand is Sulky Ultra Solvy. The other is soft and fibrous, called Vilene.
Both will work very well. Sulky Ultra Solvy is used in this demonstration.
Because both sides of freestanding lace can be seen, the bobbin thread should match the top thread.Wind a bobbin with the same thread that you'll be using in the needle.
Attach the hoop to the machine and embroider the design.
We use a size 11 sharp needle when embroidering freestanding lace. Using a universal or ballpoint needle can cause the WSS to tear or rip.
After finishing each design, unhoop the WSS and cut away the excess. Trim as close to the embroidery as possible without cutting any of the stitches.
If you are sewing the files for a 4 x 4 inch hoop, there are two sections to the design. Embroider both sections.
Soak the lace in hot tap water.
For Sulky Ultra Solvy, soak for 15 minutes.
After soaking, blot the lace with paper towels. Allow the lace to dry completely.
(We have found that it is easier to soak the design pieces and allow them to dry before assembling them into a holder.)
When the lace is dry, apply fabric glue to one end of the holder.
Brings the ends together and hold in place until the glue sets.
For the 4 x 4 inch design pieces, apply glue to one end of the tall piece.
Add the rectangular piece to the tall piece with the same sides up, matching the top and bottom patterns together. Allow the glue to dry.
Apply fabric glue to the end of the rectangular piece.
Bring the ends together and hold in place until the glue sets.
To make the lace more rigid, you can spray it with starch.
Starch can be made by dissolving a few strips of WSS in water. Lightly spray the lace, blot it with a paper towel and allow it to dry completely.
And there you have it! Add a plastic egg, a dyed egg, or any decorative egg you can find!
