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      Step-by-Step: Animal and Fruit Bows

      Animals Ribbons (In the Hoop)

      MATERIALS USED

      01 - Tear-Away Stabilizer

      02 - Fabric (I used a Linen Blend)

      03 - Embroidery Threads (matching the design colors)

      04 - Bobbin Thread (white)

      05 - Alligator Clip or Hair Tie

      06 - Scissors, hand-sewing needle, and thread

      07 - Turning stick (or similar tool)

      STEP BY STEP

      STEP 01

      Hoop the stabilizer with one layer of fabric, placing the side that will be visible at the end of the embroidery facing up.

      STEP 02

      Hoop the stabilizer with one layer of fabric, placing the side that will be visible at the end of the embroidery facing up.

      STEP 03

      Take the hoop to the machine using thread closest to the fabric color and stitch the first outline/marking.

      STEP 04

      Cover the marking with fabric.

      I used linen blend. Take it to the machine to secure it.

      STEP 05

      Continue embroidering using the colors according to the chosen design.

      STEP 06

      Cover the design with another piece of fabric.

      Make sure to cover the stitching well, leaving a small margin.

      STEP 07

      The machine will secure it; use thread in the same color as the fabric.

      The first part is ready. Remove it from the hoop and set aside.

      STEP 08

      Repeat the process: hoop the stabilizer and take it to the machine to stitch the marking of the second design.

      STEP 09

      Cover this marking with another piece of fabric and take it to the machine to secure it.

      STEP 10

      Continue embroidering the design colors.

      The name is editable on the website.

      If you don’t want to embroider the name, just skip this part.

      STEP 11

      Cover with another piece of fabric.

      STEP 12

      Take it to the machine to secure it.

      The second part is ready.

      Remove it from the hoop.

      STEP 13

      Remove all the stabilizer.

      STEP 14

      Trim the notches close to the stitching, leaving about 1 millimeter.

      STEP 15

      Trim the excess all around, leaving about half a centimeter.

      STEP 16

      Using a turning stick or tweezers, turn both pieces right side out through the opening.

      STEP 17

      Cut a strip about 3 cm x 6 cm, fold both sides toward the center and press.

      Press both bow pieces as well.

      STEP 18

      Fold in half and crease both parts with the iron.

      STEP 19

      Using a hand needle and thread, make 3 pleats from bottom to top on the tail of the bow.

      STEP 20

      Attach to the top part of the bow, also making 3 pleats.

      STEP 21

      Wrap the thread around the center of the bow about 5 to 6 times.

      STEP 22

      Secure the finishing strip with a few stitches on the back.

      STEP 23

      Bring the strip to the front, adjusting it well.

      AND DONE!

      On the back, secure the strip through the center of the alligator clip or hair tie, and add a few more stitches to finish.