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Embroidered Neoprene Can KoozieIf you remember the '70s, then you remember those big and bulky foam can cozies. Well, they're back and more sleek and stylish than ever before - but now they're called koozies. SuppliesSupplies Needed: Designs Used: Products Used
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Steps To Complete
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First measure a soda can for your koozie. I sized mine for a standard aluminum can (Diet Mountain Dew). Measure the circumference and add 1/2 inch. My can measured 4 1/4 inches tall. The final measurements are width: 8 3/4 inches wide; height: 4 1/4 inches tall. |
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Create a paper template of the design by printing it at full size from an embroidery program. Poke a hole in the center of the template and align it with the center point on the neoprene. Make sure the design fits well within the shape; there should be at least 1/2" of space between the outer top and bottom edges of the design and the top and bottom edges of the shape. Also, there should be at least one inch of space between the outer side edges of the design and the side edges of the shape. |
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Since neoprene is rubbery and slippery, it can't be easily hooped. The top hoop would most likely pop off during the embroidering process even if it stays in place initially. Because of this, I will "float" the neoprene on top of the stabilizer. |
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Hoop the stabilizer by aligning the marks on the hoop with the lines on the stabilizer. Spray the stabilizer with temporary adhesive. |
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Align the lines on the neoprene with the lines on the stabilizer and smooth in place. |
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Attach the hoop to the machine and load the design. Move the hoop so that the needle is directly over the center point on the fabric and embroider the design. |
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When the design has finished, trim away the excess stabilizer on the backside of the embroidery. |
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Then, cut out the shape. |
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Fold the shape, right sides together, and align the short ends together. Pin in place and sew a 1/4" seam along the pinned edge only. |
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You'll be the hit of the beach party or outdoor cookout with a koozie that is handmade and personalized with beautiful embroidery, too! |