how to make an embroidered carry all

How to:

make an embroidered carry all

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• Calico or other light fabric for embroidery, backing fabric, fade out or wash out pen, embroidery floss.

Supplies:

Step 2:

• Print out PDF embroidery template & cut base fabric to size A4 (210mm X 297mm)

PDF - http://www.kootoyoo.com.au/page10.htm

Step 3:

• If you don’t have a light box tape the template & the fabric to the window

Step 4:

• Trace embroidery template with your fade out or wash out marker.

Step 5:

• Using embroidery floss embroider the design as you wish. I love stem stitch but that’s just me.

Step 6:

• This is how mine looked once the embroidery was finished.

Step 7:

• Now cut your backing fabric to size A3 (420mm x 297mm).

Step 8:

• With right sides facing, line the bottom of the backing fabric up with the bottom of the embroidery fabric

Step 9:

• Stitch together. You need to leave an opening for turning later. I do this in the middle of the panel so it’s well hidden.

Step 10:

• Still with right sides together, line the top of the backing fabric up with the top of the embroidered panel.

Step 11:

• Stitch around the three sides with a ½ centimetre seam allowance.

Step 12:

• Your roll should now look something like this.

Step 13:

• Clip your corners & then turn in the right way through the opening you left in your first line of stitching

Step 14:

• Smooth & make sure your corners are nice & square.

Step 15:

• Press well.

Step 16:

• Fold the backing fabric up to the mid way point of the embroidered panel. I don’t pin but if you want to be safe now’s the time to get the pins out.

Step 17:

• Machine the ends of the pocket before you stitch the compartments.

Step 18:

• Top stitch the pocket to create the compartments. You might need to have some of your bits & pieces with you to ensure a snug fit.

Step 19:

• Almost done! We’ve just got to attach the closure.

Step 20:

• I just use one of those soft pony tail elastics. Stitch into place on machine.

Step 21:

• Stitch button into place (to hide the machine stitching & add a little bit of prettiness).

Step 22:

• Load the compartments with all your bits & pieces.

Finished

• Roll up, secure with elastic (just as you would a pony tail) & sling it in your bag.

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