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How to Video's

The following video's show the methods for completing our kits. If there is something you still don't understand after watching the video's please drop us a line at info@craftysmith.com.

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1.  How to attach the embroidery hoop.

To prepare your fabric, take the two parts of the embroidery hoop. Place the screw-adjustable hoop on top of the fabric and the solid hoop underneath. Press them together, loosening the screw if needed to fit the fabric. If the fabric feels loose, gently pull the edges to tighten it, then secure the screw to hold it in place.

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2.  How to split the thread.

There are 6 strands in a length of the thread, you only need 2 strands. Cut your thread to a length roughly equal to the distance from your wrist to your elbow then double it. Use a single strand, folding it in half to create the 2 strands needed.

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3.  How to use the needle threader.

Place the hook through the eye of the needle, hook the thread and pull back through the needle. 

 

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4.  How to anchor the thread (getting started).

Thread through the middle hole, leaving about an inch at the back, Pull the needle through a diagonal hole. Then secure the thread by passing it through the loop underneath.

 

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5.  The different types of cross stitch

 

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6.  How to finish off

Thread through some stitches on the back to anchor the thread. Cut the thread!

 

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7.  How to stitch the back and attaching the backing felt

  • Cover the back with felt for protection.

  • Use the embroidery hoop to measure and cut a circle.

  • Thread the provided backing thread at the top, leaving about 10cm of extra thread.

  • Sew a simple stitch all the way around.

  • Pull the two ends of the thread to gather the aida together and double knot.

  • Begin the blanket stitch:

    • Use a new piece of thread with a knot at the end.

    • Thread through the aida first, then through the felt about 1cm from the edge.

    • Thread back through both the aida and felt, pulling the thread through the loop.

    • Move about 1cm across, thread through the aida again, then through the felt and loop.

    • Repeat this process all the way around.

  • Once you reach the starting point, thread back through the original loop and double knot.

  • Cut off any excess thread.

Reading a pattern

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