Designs Used
![](https://public.emblibrary.com/production/commerce/how-tos/55/PR1166-1.jpg)
Select a piece of fabric. Because you will be sewing through two layers of stabilizer, cardstock, and fabric, be sure that the fabric is thin and flimsy.
![](https://public.emblibrary.com/production/commerce/how-tos/55/PR1166-2.jpg)
Apply a lengthy spray of adhesive to a piece of cutaway stabilizer.
![](https://public.emblibrary.com/production/commerce/how-tos/55/PR1166-3.jpg)
Press the fabric onto the stabilizer, smoothing any wrinkles.
![](https://public.emblibrary.com/production/commerce/how-tos/55/PR1166-4.jpg)
Turn the fabric/stabilizer composite over so that the fabric is face down. Take the card, and trace the outline of the card onto the stabilizer.
![](https://public.emblibrary.com/production/commerce/how-tos/55/PR1166-5.jpg)
After the outline is drawn, make 1/4 to 1/2 inch in from all sides.
![](https://public.emblibrary.com/production/commerce/how-tos/55/PR1166-6.jpg)
Connect the marks...
![](https://public.emblibrary.com/production/commerce/how-tos/55/PR1166-7.jpg)
Using either straight or decorative scissors, cut along the drawn lines. The result will be a fabric/stabilizer composite that is 1/4 to 1/2 inch smaller than the card.
![](https://public.emblibrary.com/production/commerce/how-tos/55/PR1166-8.jpg)
Spray the stabilizer side of the composite with spray adhesive.
![](https://public.emblibrary.com/production/commerce/how-tos/55/PR1166-9.jpg)
Press the fabric/stabilizer composite onto the card.
![](https://public.emblibrary.com/production/commerce/how-tos/55/PR1166-10.jpg)
Spray the inside flap of the card with spray adhesive.
![](https://public.emblibrary.com/production/commerce/how-tos/55/PR1166-11.jpg)
Hoop a piece of cutaway stabilizer, and press the sticky-side of the card onto the stabilizer.
![](https://public.emblibrary.com/production/commerce/how-tos/55/PR1166-12.jpg)
Embroider the design. Any design that has the word 'cardstock' in the name, any design that is shaped for a card, or any sheer design can be sewn using this technique.
![](https://public.emblibrary.com/production/commerce/how-tos/55/PR1166-13.jpg)
Cut away the excess stabilizer.
![](https://public.emblibrary.com/production/commerce/how-tos/55/PR1166-14.jpg)
The inside of the card will show the back of the embroidery and the stabilizer. You can cover this with a decorative sheet of paper.
![](https://public.emblibrary.com/production/commerce/how-tos/55/PR1166-15.jpg)
Write a personal message, and mail the card. The recipient is sure to treasure this unique greeting.