Simple Stitch Card Instructions

Supplies:

Hillcreek Designs Simple Stitch Card,   Tri fold with center fold measuring  4 1/4” x  5 1/2”.

Theresa’s Hand Dyed Buttons

Linen Thread 30/3 Hillcreek Designs.  Color - Natural.

#20 Tapestry Needle.

Push Pin or 2 prong Corn Cob Holder, (the corn cob is nice to use to create even placement of the stitching holes).

Fusible Web, (I prefer a light weight web).

Double Stick Tape.

Fabric Scraps, (novelty prints are a fun way to create themed cards).

Instructions:

·          Cut fusible web slightly larger than actual pattern or novelty print used.

·          Trace design onto the paper side of the web.  Note:  when fused to the fabric the design will face the opposite direction of the item traced.  Follow Manufactures directions regarding the webbing.

·          Fuse the web into place on backside of selected fabrics as directed by manufacturer.

·          Cut out designs.  Do not remove paper backing from backside. 

·          Layer  the pieces.  Start with the largest piece, leave the paper on the backside until you are ready to fuse all parts to the card.   Remove paper from the back and fuse to the center front of the of the tri-fold card. 

·          Watch the direction  the card folds.  Remember you will have a flap to hide the stitches.  Before fusing check to make sure you have the folds where you want them.

·          Use a push pin to make holes in the card.  To do this simply place the front of the card over several layers of quilt batting..  Using the push pin make holes anywhere on the card  you want to stitch. Or use the corn cob holder to make the holes, this will create even stitches as you walk .the cob holder across the card placing one end into the previous holes spot.

·          Stitch using Linen Thread.  Natural Linen Thread is nice because it adds texture to the card and it will go with any color or style.  Use tape on backside of card to secure the thread.

·          Attach buttons to card.   Use  push pin to make hole in the card while holding the button on the desired spot.  A piece of double stick tape behind the button will make this step much easier, it will hold it in place while you sew it in place. Or Lace linen thread thru front of card and tie knot on front of button leaving approximately 3/4” strands of thread as decoration on the card front.  On smaller buttons stitch the button into place securing threads on backside of the card with tape.

·          Fold card securing the flap which will cover the stitches with double stick tape.  It is best to use the tape around all edges of the card.  Press firmly to secure..  

Check back to the Simple Stitch Card Gallery to see some more great ideas in using Fabric and Hillcreek Designs Simple Stitch Cards.

Theresa