Directions for an Monogrammed Wooden Box/ July 2003
This project utilizes letters from our Gothic
Monogram Set 6.
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. Create the Design.
In order to utilize the design area in an interesting way, we manipulated
one of the deigns from the Gothic Monogram Set 6 as a background, then placed
a complete letter in the center.
Open your embroidery software program, and choose one of the larger sized
letters (2"- 52mm). All letters from this set have a vine background
with at least one flower, and a two-color letter in the center. The vine
background and flowers sew first, followed by the letter fill and then the
letter outline.
Edit the design to eliminate the letter and letter border. The background
for each letter is slightly different. All are continuous, and there are
no gaps behind the letter - when the letter is eliminated what remains is
a three color complete design.
We chose the larger letter L (any choice in this size is fine).
After eliminating the letter and letter outline, save the remaining design
under a new filname. Donít forget to leave in a color change at the
end.
Copy this new design 3 times, and arrange the original and the three copies
to create a 4 1/4" (108mm) square motif. By rotating some of the copies
you will be able to evenly distribute the flowers across the square. When
you are happy with the arrangement save it under a new filename.
You now have an interesting vine and flower background. Choose the monogram
letter of your choice, and merge the background that you created along with
the letter, placing the letter in the center of the background motif. The
sewing sequence should be: the background motif that you created, followed
by a complete letter, including the background, from Gothic Monogram Set
6.
Save the completed design under a new filename.
Step 3. Hoop the fabric and sew the design.
We chose off-white felt for this project, and hooped it with one layer of
medium-weight tear-away stabilizer.
Choose colors and sew the design.
Step 4.Trim the Fabric.
After the design has been sewn, turn the fabric over and tear away the
excess stabilizer around the outside of the square motif.
Remove the cardboard back panel from the top of the box, and use it as a
template to determine
where to trim the fabric.
Turn the embroidery over, back side facing you, and position the cardboard
square carefully, insuring that there is equal space all around the perimeter
of the design. Mark the corner points with an air-soluble marker.
Using spray adhesive, thoroughly coat one surface of the cardboard square,
and carefully position it to meet each corner point, then press down to
insure that the felt and the cardboard are bonded.
Using a sharp x-acto knife, trim away excess fabric, using the outside of
the cardboard square as a guide.
Step 5. Cut a matt (optional).
We felt that the embroidery would look even more attractive if there were
a mat surrounding it.
Cut a piece of colored mat board just slightly larger than the size of the
cardboard square included with the box, then measure in approximately 5/8" (11mm)
from each edge, marking the edge with a pencil on the back of the matboard
square.
Using a sharp x-acto knife, cut a window in the matboard along the guidelines.
Remove the center.
Step 6. Assemble the insert.
Place the mat over the embroidered panel, positioning the two so that the
design is centered in the matboard opening.
Load the two pieces into the top of the box.
(Note: this box does not come with a piece of glass or plexiglass. If you
want to protect the embroidery, purchase a square of either material, precut
to the same size as the cardboard backing board.)
Bend the tabs on the inside of the box top to hold the embroidery in place.
Congratulations!
Your project is complete.
Sources For Materials
Felt
Widely available from sewing stores.
Spray Adhesive, Mat Board, Glass or Plexiglas
Widely available at craft stores.
Hinged Hardwood Box:
Manufactured for Sudberry House, the hand mirror is available at many gift
and craft shops, or online from the company’s website at:
http://www.sudberry.com
Also available from Embroider This !
http://www.embroiderthis.com
The Item is called "Square Jewelry Box"
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