Masking with Sew Easy Stitching Templates & A Giveaway
Hello everyone! The Sew Easy Stitching Templates have been on my wish list for a while. I placed my order for them as soon as they became available at We R Memory Keepers's official online store! WRMK is also generously giving me a set of the 4 new stitching templates as well as two spools of their Fancy Floss to giveaway on the blog here! Check out the details at the bottom of this post!
I tried the stitching templates on paper (shared here) and decided to try a different surface with a masking technique! I'm very happy with my stitched muslin gift bag!
A closeup before we get into the how-tos!
The word bubble hello icon is on the bottom right of the template.
I first used a pen to mark the stitching holes on both the muslin bag and a piece of Post-It! note. I connected the dots on the paper to help guide me cutting it out to create a mask.
I then aligned the mask to the marks on the muslin bag and secured with some washi tape.
I then stenciled the word bubble with an ink that dries on fabric.
Easy Peasy!
I folded the edge of the bag down so it would be easier for me to reach the stitching holes. I didn't poke the holes because it was very easy to pull a needle through the muslin fabric. I used common back stitch for this project.
I found it very soothing to stitch a little icon every now and then :) My stitching is not perfect but it makes me happy!
For your convenience, here are the direct links to the products I used on today's project.
I tried the stitching templates on paper (shared here) and decided to try a different surface with a masking technique! I'm very happy with my stitched muslin gift bag!
A closeup before we get into the how-tos!
How-tos
The Sew Easy template I used is call ICON. It is the red one with fun iconic images. The templates are just a couple of dollars each but if you want to start with one, I would recommend this Icon Template for everyday paper crafting needs.
The word bubble hello icon is on the bottom right of the template.
I first used a pen to mark the stitching holes on both the muslin bag and a piece of Post-It! note. I connected the dots on the paper to help guide me cutting it out to create a mask.
I then aligned the mask to the marks on the muslin bag and secured with some washi tape.
I then stenciled the word bubble with an ink that dries on fabric.
Easy Peasy!
I folded the edge of the bag down so it would be easier for me to reach the stitching holes. I didn't poke the holes because it was very easy to pull a needle through the muslin fabric. I used common back stitch for this project.
I found it very soothing to stitch a little icon every now and then :) My stitching is not perfect but it makes me happy!
The Giveaway
How to Enter
Leave a comment to this post by May 18, 2014, letting me know the first thing that you would make with these SEW EASY Templates! We would also love it if you decide to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram or YouTube!Shopping Code for Everyone
Use code WAFFLE for 20% off your entire order at shopwer.com <-- WRMK's official online store.
For your convenience, here are the direct links to the products I used on today's project.
Sew Easy Templates Here Sew Easy Floss - Aqua Here Washi Tape - Pomegranate Here
Thank you for stopping by! Happy Crafting!
I’m new to the sewing world and have been wondering how people were making such adorable letters without an embroidery machine… what a genius idea!!! I love these patterns!!!!
Nichelle on
These would be lovely for cards or little pillows!
solducky on
I think the first item would be cards, and then gift bags with the new templates. Thanks for the chance to win.
Carol Mc on
I think my first project would be a gift bag, but I’d love to use it on a card as well. Thanks for the chance!
lolyborda43 on
I would make a tea towel with them first.
Melody on