How To: Cutwork Embroidery

February 10, 2020

To Complete a Cutwork Design you will need:

• Stabilizer (use the best stabilizer for the fabric you will be using)
• Fabric (we recommend a test stitch out for best results)
• Embroidery Thread (see color chart included with your design)
• Water-soluble Stabilizer (we recommend a vilene type for best results)
• Sharp point scissors (to remove any jump stitches)
• Craft Knife and Cutting mat
• Embroidery Design (use the correct format for your machine)

• Hoop your fabric and stabilizer.
• Stitch the 1st color stop. 
• Use your craft knife and cutting mat to remove the fabric by carefully cutting between the 2 running stitches.

• Use your sharp point embroidery scissors if necessary

• If the design has more than 1 cutwork area, simply repeat the previous steps.

• Cut away any loose thread
• Turn hoop over

• Place a double layer of water-soluble stabilizer on the back of the design (back of the hoop)

• Use masking tape to keep the water-soluble stabilizer in place

• Place hoop back in your embroidery machine and stitch the rest of the design.

• Once the design is complete, remove the hoop and cut away the excess water-soluble stabilizer from the back of the design.

• Place a towel or face cloth behind the design and use a wet Q-tip to remove the water-soluble stabilizer.

• Repeat the process if there are multiple cutwork areas in your design.

• Your Cutwork Project is complete!

Happy stitching Friends and we look forward to see your Beautiful Projects!
Annemarie
www.astitchahalf.net
e-mail: annemarie@astitchahalf.com

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