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cheap way to sew out on card stock.OK. now is the time to start out sewing those wonderful redwork christmas cards.
BUT, oh dear the cost of that stitch and tear makes it a bit costly,
NO LONGER. READ ON.
Forget the expencive stuff try my way.
you are useing a 4x4 hoop and allready sewing on paper. IE cardstock.
so here is how to save a bit of money.
take a sheet of computer printing paper, yep that paper you print on,
now fold it in halftop to bottom and fold and rip along the fold.
This now gives you two pieces that will go from side to side of that 4x4 hoop.
I know it will not fit top to bottom but thats ok.
fit it into the hoop so space is equale top and bottom.
and make sure it if farly tight. put the hoop into the machine and now center your single fold card. hold the card in place and start the machine and sew out the design.
two minutes later, remove the hoop from the machine and loosen the paper.
next is to carefully tear away the copy paper along the outside stitch line the paper in the middle can stay there.
BUT. do not stop there. lets have a bit more fun
find some nice CHEAP Christmas wrapping paper and cut to A4 size and fold and cut as above for the copy paper.
follow the same instructions.
now look at what you have .
when you open the card the design is there but filled with a pretty paper.
Because the paper does not stretch in any direction you can get away with useing it without it being clamped in place all the way around. if you are doing more than one of the same design simply lay a patch of new paper over the hole and re fit
annie in the uk.
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I've been doing the paper thing for awhile. But I never thought of the wrapping paper. How cool! Do you put a piece of copy paper with the wrapping paper for extra support or just wrapping paper?
345I use simple card stock that i can cut and fold myself or purchase ready made blank packs used for greeting cards.
if you wish to embroider on fabric then select the aperture cards that are double fold and then place some glue around the inside of the aperture insert the fabric with onto the glue with a small amount of padding behind apature place more glue onto the inside card section and fold and press down the front of the card.
If you use craftfelt then you can ommit the padding and simply trim to within 0.5 of the aperture opening, glue center card and fold the front section down onto it. place a weight onto the card to hold it down till set.
annie
14995I went to the craft shop and ask for card stock with fiber so it could be embroidered on and they thought I was crazy. you have wonderful ideas.
Lename
32767Love your idea! The instructions are great, too. I'm just getting into cards so this will be fun to try...what a resourceful use of gift paper! Blessings, Avis
3003Now I'm all fired up!!!
It took my Morning Senior Moment more than a few readings to work out the pretty paper on the back idea but .. I have it!!!
What a brilliant idea. Thank you for posting this good/fun project idea.
AlmaG.
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by eggyannie
07 Sep 2012
place the pretty paper face down so tha tis showes when the card is opened.
17214this is really a neat idea! Can you tell me why you have to have 2 (fold & cut in half)is it to make it stronger? & I'm guessing that you want the white side to face up & the pretty side to face down? Is this right? Sorry I am feeling a bit slow today & I just want to get this right. TIA Hugs Loralye
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by pldc
06 Sep 2012
I meant the wrapping paper sorry I am a bit off today see it is starting to show
by eggyannie
07 Sep 2012
i usew just half a sheet of copy paper henc ethe fold inhalf and cut.
that gives you two from one sheet
i cut a piece of wrapping paper the same size as the card used and pop this face down under the hoop, stick it in place on the corners before putting it back to the machine,Return the hoop to the machine and then start to sew out the design.
once finished you can then remove the paper from round the outside of the stitches.
the cheaper the paper the better as it is thinner.
i hope this will help you understand thngs. annie
by eggyannie
07 Sep 2012
returning it to the machine, sew out the design and then carefully remove both papers from the outside of the stitches. this gives you a nice look to the inside of your card.
by eggyannie
07 Sep 2012
you can actually use up those needles that you have allready used for embroidery work and are not so sharp.
299559Thank you for the very comprehensive instructions :) I love making cards and any hints & tips to cut down on costs are welcome :)
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4666WOW thank you for telling us about this. cant wait to have a go.
Hugs Pam.
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3809Wow you are amazing with your ideas. Can't wait to try. I am always happy to try something that costs less.
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9536I can see the paper flying all over the place in cuties sew rooms...Tu for the very complete instructions:-)))
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6241Thanx Anne!!! Have wanted to do cards, but was waiting, probably on this info!!! Hahaha! Hugs, Judy
92391Great Idea, will try that this year! Have wanted to do cards, but didm't know how to work it!!! Thanx again, Hugs, Judy
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11220Annie you are one inventive soul, I love your ideas
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255050Thank you very much for that informatio, Annie. You are sooo enterprising. Have a nice day.
21543What a great idea! My family stopped giving regular gifts years ago so I have a pretty good stash of wrapping paper with no use for it, now I have a use!
33580Thanks Annie i will try it soon i always just use all my scrapes i have in a bag waiting too find some wee project hugs
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42046Annie, you come up with the BEST ideas!!!
Thank you for sharing with us. hugs n roses, Meg
122864Wow! That sounds great! I think I will try this. I have yet to do a card, and knowing it will look as good inside as it does out really does it for me. It looks to be a Stitchin Holiday Season! Happy to All!
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