Directions for Monogrammed Terrycloth Towels/ October 2002
(This project utilizes letters from our Diamond
Monogram Set 4.)
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. Review instructions and materials required (materials
list at the end of these instructions).
Step 3. Purchase and download cmpanion design
The companion design
for this project is a background fill pattern with a satin stitch border,
which functions as a frame.
The product file is
available 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 4. Create a monogram.
We used three letters
from the Diamond Monogram Set 4. The set consists of 26 left side, 26 middle,
and 26 right side letters.
Choose the appropriate
letters and create a three-letter monogram by merging the left, middle and
right side letters of your choice together, then save the combination under
a new filename after you are satisfied with the spacing and position of the
individual letters.
Step 5. Merge background and monogram together
Within your embroidery
software program, merge the background design and the three-letter monogram
design.
The background design
will be sewn first, followed by the monogram.
Step 6. Hoop the towel.
Determine the center
point of the width of the towel by folding the towel in half lengthwise, and
lightly press the fold with a warm iron, or by running the heel of your hand
over it several times. This will leave a faint crease when the towel is unfolded,
and the crease will establish the side-to-side center.
Measure along this
center seam to find the center of the design.
The triangle background
is 4 1/2" (114mm) tall. We positioned the design so that the lower tip
of the triangle was 2 1/2" (63mm) from the edge of the towel.
In order to insure
that the diamond shape is correctly aligned, it is important that the towel
be perfectly square in the hoop.
Hoop the towel together
with one layer of Romeo heavy-duty water soluable stabilizer (or equivalent)
as a backing. A topping should not be necessary.
Step 7. Embroider the monogram.
Put the hoop on the
machine, and insure that the needle is positioned directly over the mark for
the design center.
Embroider the monogram,
then remove the water-soluble backing by carefully trimming away any excess,
then soaking the towel in a pan of warm water for several hours.
After the backing has
been soaked away the towel can be washed.
Congratulations! Your project is complete.
Terry Kitchen Towels (22-400) (16" x 25"):
Embroider This!
The company has secure online ordering, and ships internationally:
http://www.embroiderthis.com/terkittow.html
Romeo Water-Soluable Stabilizer
In the US, Romeo can
be ordered online from:
Erica's Craft and Sewing Center
South Bend, IN
http://www.ericas.com/embdesigns/romeo.htm
Also available in
the US and Canada through many Pfaff dealers.
In the UK, and for all other enquiries:
http://www.craftmistress.com
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