| The FSL
Battenberg Christmas Stocking is one design. Embroidered twice, it
can be assembled into a Christmas stocking. Embroidered once, it can be
used as a tree or window ornament. |
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| Stabilizers: We recommend to use water-soluble mesh, such as
Vilene. Vilene D0102 is a non woven dissolvable stabilizer which is imported
into the US, is sold in large rolls and is sometimes repackaged under different
brand names. Two of these brand names are Wash-Away and Aqua Magic. Film-like
water soluble stabilizers, such as Solvy, are not suitable for Free-Standing
Lace embroidery. |
| Threads: Use cotton thread for this project. Polyester and rayon
will not be stiff enough.
Use the same thread in the needle and bobbin to get two-sided embroidery.
We used Signature machine quilting cotton thread, but similar threads
from other companies should work just as well. |
| Needles: We use size 80/12 embroidery needles and 80/12 metallic
needles. Our experience shows that cotton thread used with metallic needles
gives less lint. The needles should be sharp, so it's advisable to change
them after every project. |
| Most Importantly: ALWAYS make a test stitch-out of the design
and wash away the stabilizer. This helps you to select the threads, needles,
stabilizers and settings of your machine correctly. DO NOT embroider several
designs in one hoop. |
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| Step One: Stitch out the design. Then, stitch out the mirror
image of the design.
Rinse the stabilizer away in luke-warm running water and leave to air
dry. Do not oversoak the lace, as we want the finished product to be stiff.
Press both parts with steam. |
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| Step Two: Place both parts together, wrong side to wrong side.
Align the edges. Pin together. On your sewing machine, using the zig-zag
stitch and invisible thread, stitch over the edge. |
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| You can further decorate the stocking with hot-fix crystals, beads,
mini-bells, etc. Fill it with some stocking stuffers and get ready for
Christmas! Enjoy! |
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Happy embroidering!
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