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July 02

Directions for Monogrammed Placecard/Party Favor / August 2002

(This project utilizes letters from our Victorian Monogram Set 8.)

Step 1. Print the template and instructions.

These are .pdf files, and require Adobe Acrobat Reader software in order to view and print.
To insure printing in exact size, be sure that FIT TO PAGE (see Properties under the Print Menu) is not selected.

Step 2. Purchase pre-digitized border designs. (Digitizers: skip this step)

There are 6 border designs that have been digitized as companions designs for this project.

The files will be received as self-extracting zip files (.exe), with one of the following product numbers:

02650 Placecard Borders - Set - csd
02651 Placecard Borders - Set - dst
02652 Placecard Borders - Set - exp
02653 Placecard Borders - Set - hus
02654 Placecard Borders - Set - pcs
02655 Placecard Borders - Set - pes
02656 Placecard Borders - Set - sew

Each product also contains a .txt file that can be read or printed, called "Notes". This file contains information about the number of stitches in the design

The border designs come in 7 different formats:
.csd Singer / P.O.E.M
.dst Tajima
.exp Melco expanded
.hus Husqvarna Viking
.pcs Pfaff
.pes Brother, Babylock, Bernina
.sew Janome/New Home, Elna

Step 3. Scan and digitize border designs (If you purchased pre-digitized designs skip this step)

We have provided a template with a circle 3 inches (75mm) in diameter, for use by those with digitizing software who might want to digitize their own decorative borders. This template will allow you to create your own designs in the correct size for this project.

If you are digitizing your own borders, scan the printed template, create your own border design, then save the design under a new filename

Step 4. Combine Decorative border and monogram letter

Choose one of the pre-digitized border designs, or one of your own borders created by scanning our template, and using the Merge or Import functions within your embroidery software program, combine the border with one letter from our Victorian Monogram Set 8.

(In order to insure that the letter of your choice fits inside the border, choose one of the smaller sized letters.)

Once you are happy with the placement, save this combination under a new filename.

Step 5. Prepare fabric.

We chose an off-white linen fabric for this project.

Choose a fabric that is fairly thin - there isn’t alot of thickness for fabric between the front and back sides of the placecard holder, and a fabric that is too thick will make it impossible for the back to snap into place.

Using a hot iron, attach a layer of heat-fusible pellon (Wonder-Under, etc) to the back side of the fabric. When it has cooled, remove the paper layer and use the iron to bond one layer of medium-weight cutaway backing to the fabric.

Step 6. Hoop the fabric and sew out the design.

Hoop the bonded fabric and stabilizer.

Sew the combination design (border and letter) created previously.

Step 7. Trim.

The placecard holder consists of two parts. The back, which has fold-out legs, as well as a pin attachment, is frosted plastic so you can see through it.

Carefully position the circular back over the embroidery, making sure that the design is centered. Using a sharp pencil, trace around the plastic back.

Using a sharp pair of scissors, carefully trim around the traced circle, cutting just inside the pencil line.

Step 8. Assemble the placecard/party favor.

The front and back sections of the holder have a small notch at the top, which identifies the top, and helps to align the embroidery properly.

Load the embroidery into the front section, then hold it in place by snapping in the back, with the curved side facing into the front section. Work around the perimeter with your fingers until the back snaps into place.

Congratulations! Your project is complete.

Heat-fusible Pelon, Felt, Stabilizer

Widely available from sewing stores. Pelon is marketed as "Wonder-Under" or similar.

Placecard Holder

Available for purchase online from Kapres and Company. The vendor calls this item "Round Pin With Easel Back"

http://www.kapres.com/clear-accessories.html

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