1 - 5,11" x 7,08" hoop
2 - Easy-tear stabilizer
3 - 1 piece of R2 polyester batting measuring 7,48" x 5,51"
4 - 1 piece of TNT (nonwoven fabric) 40 gsm measuring 7,48" x 5,51"
5 - No. 1 satin ribbon – 5,90"
6 - Embroidery threads
7 - Fine-tip scissors for trimming
8 - Masking tape
9 - Bobbin thread matching the finishing thread color
10 - Fabrics (list below)
FABRICS: HEN
1 piece of polka dot tricoline – 5,11" x 3,14" (Body)
1 piece of brown tricoline – 5,51" x 3,14" (Support)
1 piece of beige tricoline – 3,14" x 3,54" (Head)
1 piece of red tricoline – 2,36" x 1,96" (Comb)
1 piece of red tricoline – 1,96" x 1,57" (Wattle)
1 piece of light brown tricoline – 3,14" x 2,36" (Wing)
1 piece of brown tricoline – 7,48" x 5,51" (Lining)
FABRICS: ROOSTER
1 piece of polka dot tricoline – 5,11" x 4,33" (Body)
1 piece of brown tricoline – 5,51" x 3,14" (Support)
1 piece of beige tricoline – 3,14" x 3,54" (Head)
1 piece of red tricoline – 2,75" x 2,36" (Comb)
1 piece of red tricoline – 1,96" x 1,57" (Wattle)
1 piece of light brown tricoline – 1,96" x 2,36" (Wing)
1 piece of brown tricoline – 7,48" x 5,51" (Lining)
FABRICS: CHICK
1 piece of polka dot tricoline – 3,93" x 3,14" (Body)
1 piece of brown tricoline – 5,51" x 3,14" (Support)
1 piece of polka dot tricoline – 3,54" x 2,36" (Top eggshell)
1 piece of polka dot tricoline – 5,11" x 2,36" (Bottom eggshell)
1 piece of brown tricoline – 7,48" x 5,51" (Lining)
Step by Step - Part 01
STEP 01
Prepare the hoop with the stabilizer.
STEP 02
Load the design into the machine and run the first color, which will be the placement stitch.
STEP 03
Place the R2 batting over the placement line first, then the TNT. Secure the edges with masking tape.
STEP 04
Return to the machine and run the marking stitches.
The marking indicated with a CIRCLE will be used in Step 02.
The marking indicated with an ARROW is for the first appliqué (support).
STEP 05
Place the tricoline fabric (support) over the appliqué marking and secure with masking tape.
STEP 06
Return to the machine and run the tack-down stitch and the center marking of the support.
STEP 07
Remove the masking tape and trim the excess fabric from the sides. Do not trim the TNT or batting.
STEP 08
In the inner marking, trim the fabric, TNT, and batting without cutting the hoop stabilizer.
STEP 09
Return to the machine and run the marking for the next appliqué (body).
STEP 10
Place the polka dot tricoline (body) over the marking and secure with masking tape.
STEP 11
Return to the machine and run the tack-down stitch and the wing marking.
STEP 12
Remove the masking tape and trim the excess fabric.
STEP 13
Place the tricoline (wing) over the wing marking and secure with masking tape.
STEP 14
Return to the machine and run the tack-down stitch. After securing, remove the masking tape and trim the excess fabric.
STEP 15
Return to the machine and run the marking for the next appliqué (head).
STEP 16
Place the tricoline (head) over the marking and secure with masking tape. Run the tack-down stitch. After securing, remove the masking tape.
STEP 17
Trim the excess fabric.
STEP 18
Return to the machine and run the marking for the next appliqué (comb and wattle).
STEP 19
Place the tricoline (wattle) over the lower marking and secure with masking tape.
STEP 20
Return to the machine and run the tack-down stitch. After securing, remove the masking tape and trim the excess fabric.
STEP 21
Place the tricoline (comb) over the upper marking, secure with masking tape, and repeat Step 20.
Step by Step - Part 02
STEP 01
Embroider the next 8 colors for the hen and rooster.
For the chick, embroider 4 colors.
Embroidering sequence for the HEN and ROOSTER:
Support/wing/ruffle details, black eyes, comb and wattle details, white eye details, wattle finishing, black eye details, beak, wing finishing.
Embroidering sequence for the CHICK (four colors):
Support details, little arms, beak, cheeks, black eyes, white eye detail.
STEP 02
Overlap the two ends of the satin ribbon (right side to wrong side) as shown in the photo below, forming a loop.
STEP 03
On the back side of the hoop, center the satin ribbon over the marking made in Step 04 of Step 01, following the horizontal and vertical stitch lines.
STEP 04
STEP 05
Secure with masking tape, keeping some distance from the head appliqué, as we do not want the finishing stitch to catch the satin ribbon in the final step.
STEP 06
Still on the back side of the hoop, place the tricoline (lining) over the first rectangular marking made in Step 01 and secure the edges with masking tape.
STEP 07
Return to the machine, run the lining tack-down stitch and the support opening marking. After securing, remove from the machine.
STEP 08
Trim the excess fabric from the sides. Be careful not to cut the satin ribbon. Do not remove the masking tape holding the satin ribbon.
STEP 09
Secure the satin ribbon a little away from the appliqué so it will not be caught in the finishing stitch that will be done in Step 03.
Step by Step - Part 03
STEP 01
Follow the next finishing sequences, always changing the bobbin thread to match the fill color of each appliqué.
HEN AND ROOSTER SEQUENCE: 1
First: support finishing
Second: body finishing
HEN AND ROOSTER SEQUENCE: 2
Third: head finishing
HEN AND ROOSTER SEQUENCE: 3
Fourth: comb finishing
CHICK SEQUENCE
First: support finishing
Second: body finishing
Third: finishing of both eggshell parts
Step by Step - Final
FINAL
After completing the finishing stitches, remove the hoop from the machine, remove the stabilizer, and clean up the embroidery.