Directions for Monogrammed Party Invitations/ February
2002
(This project utilizes
letters from our Diamond Monogram Set 1.
Step 1. Print
the 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. Review instructions and materials required (materials
list at the end of these instructions).
Step 3. Merge Designs.
Combine the letters of
your choice. For our example we chose A,B. The Diamond Monogram Set 1 is designed
to create two-letter combinations that form a diamond shape, with corner brackets
to complete the diamond shape.
Merge the two letters of
your choice within your embroidery software, along with the diamond corner brackets,
then save the combination under a new filename.
Step 4. Sew the monogram
We used an off-white lightweight
cotton.
Hoop the felt along with
appropriate stabilizer. In order to keep the fabric flat, we used an adhesive
backed medium-weight tear away stabilizer. Another alternative would be to fuse
a layer of medium-weight stabilizer to the fabric utilizing Wonder-Under, or a
similar heat fusible pellon.
Step 5. Trim the Fabric.
Trim the fabric so that
there is a small amount of excess extending beyond the boundary of the oval, but
the trimmed embroidered fabric is smaller than the card panel that has the oval
cutout.
Step 6. Attach the fabric
to the card.
We used a strong transparent
tape. Place the fabric so that the monogram is correctly positioned within the
oval, then tape the fabric to the back of the card on all four sides.
Step 7. Bond the interior
flap to the back of the oval cutout.
These cards have three
panels - left and right, with a die-cut center panel. The card is designed so
that the right hand panel folds against the back side of the cutout panel. The
left side then becomes the surface on which you write your message, or attach
a printed panel with the party details.
We used double-sided tape
to attach the right and center panels together, which hides the back side of the
embroidery.
Congratulations! Your project
is complete.
Sources
for Materials
Die-Cut card with oval opening and envelopes
There are many sources
for this type of card, and they can be frequently found in local craft and art
supply stores.
The ones we used are manufactured
by Paper Creations in Appleton, WI. They have nice colors available, and the paper
type, weight, and texture are high-quality. They are available through retail
dealers in the US, and online at:
http://www.papercreations.com/valuecards.htm
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