Everyone enjoys an In The Hoop (ITH) project - so I'm back with another tutorial, and just in time to prepare for my favorite holiday - the 4th of July! In this post, I am going to show you step-by-step how to create this festive two-sided bunting. Use my FREE pattern to create buntings for any holiday or decor! So let's dig into our fabric stashes, gather your supplies, and get started on this two-sided bunting In the Hoop (ITH) 4th of July embroidery project!
Supplies You Will Need:
An embroidery machine
Several sheets of tear-away backing
Fabric scraps in a variety of colors and patterns (I'm using reds, whites, and blues from my fabric stash)
Ribbon in 3/8" width
Appliqué scissors or sharp snips with a curved tip
Spray adhesive
Step 1 - Download Your Design
Access your design files below to download the bunting design and save it to your USB drive. The completed bunting will have a satin edge and fits in a 4x4 hoop. The link below includes one zipped folder with the design in the following file types: JEF, PES, VP3, HUS, XXX, EXP and DST.
Here is a video of how the design will stitch:
Step 2 - Load the Design
Load the design into your machine using your USB drive.
Step 3 - Hoop Your Materials
We are going to hoop two pieces of tear-away backing for added stability. Hoop the sheets together tightly.
Step 4 - Placement Stitch
We are ready to sew. First we are going to stitch the placement stitch. This is going to serve as a guide for where to place our fabric.
Step 5 - Place Your Fabric (Front and Back)
We are going to place fabric on both the front and the back. You can either make the front match the back, or create a reversible design with a different look on the back...even a different holiday! Remove your hoop from the embroidery machine. Cut your fabric to fit inside your embroidery hoop and over the placement stitch. You can float the fabric on the front, but it is best to use a light layer of spray adhesive on the back, so the fabric does not shift under the hoop when sewing.
Step 6 - Tack Down Stitch
Next we are going to stitch the tack down stitch. This running stitch will hold our fabric in place.
Step 7 - Trim Your Fabric
Using a pair of sharp scissors or appliqué scissors, trim away your excess fabric and as close to the tack down stitch as possible (front and back).
Step 8 - Stitch the Next Placement Stitch
Now we are going to stitch the placement stitch for the second layer of fabric.
Step 9 - Place Your Fabric and Stitch the Next Tack Down Stitch
Make your second selection of fabric. Again, we are going to place fabric on both the front and the back. Cut your fabric to fit inside your embroidery hoop and over the placement stitch. Just as before, you can float the fabric on the front, but it is best to use a light layer of spray adhesive on the back, so the fabric does not shift under the hoop when sewing.
Step 10 - Trim Your Fabric
Using a pair of sharp scissors or appliqué scissors, trim the excess fabric around the scalloped edge and straight edges as close to the tack down stitch as possible (front and back).
Step 11 - Finish Stitching the Design
Place the frame back on the embroidery machine and finish stitching the design. The final stitches include a satin stitch around the entire design and satin "button holes" for your ribbon.
Step 12 - Remove the Design from the Tear-Away Backing
Now that we are finished sewing the design, you can simply punch it out from the backing.
Step 13 - Cut Slits for Your Ribbon
Using sharp snips or a utility knife, cut slits where we stitched the "button holes" for your ribbon. You now have one completed piece of your bunting.
Step 14 - Repeat Steps 1-13
Using steps 1-13, complete as many pieces for your bunting as you wish. Today, I am making 5 pieces.
Step 15 - Tie Your Bunting Pieces Together
Weave your your 3/8" ribbon between the "button holes" and tie bows to fasten your bunting pieces together.
And there you have it! A festive bunting to brighten up any room and add some 4th of July cheer. I hope you enjoyed this project!
Happy Stitching!
Beth
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