Fringed Macaw Embroidery
using Water Soluble Bobbin Thread

Embroidery Instructions

Embroidery Options

You can stitch this fringed design in two different ways:

Option 1: using Water-Soluble Bobbin Thread (WS Bobbin)

For this method, you’ll need both water-soluble bobbin thread and regular bobbin thread, and you’ll switch between them during stitching. Once the design is finished:

* Unhoop your project
* Turn it over to the back side
* Moisten the bobbin thread to dissolve it
* Turn your project right side up
* Gently fluff up the fringe
* Lay your project flat and let it dry

Option 2: Using Regular Bobbin Thread Only

You can also stitch the design using only regular bobbin thread (no switching needed). When finished:

* Turn your hoop over to see the reverse side.
* Carefully cut the bobbin thread along the large satin stitches.
* Turn the hoop back over and fluff up the fringe.

For more details on cutting fringe, you can watch this video:
https://youtu.be/qlEvKdlBjCM

Tips

● For best results, use polyester embroidery threads. It’s more durable, and your fringe will hold its shape and look great over time.

● Keep your water-soluble bobbin thread dry and stored in a sealed container. It dissolves very quickly, even a small amount of moisture can affect it.

Embroidery and Bobbin Change

Embroidery Steps

a. Use a regular bobbin thread and stitch Colors 1–4

b. Switch to WS bobbin and stitch Color 5

c. Switch back to regular bobbin and stitch Color 6

d. Switch to WS bobbin and stitch Color 7

e. Switch back to regular bobbin and complete Colors 8–13

Creating the Fringe

Once the design is complete:

* Unhoop your project
* Turn it over to the back side
* Moisten the bobbin thread so it dissolves
* Turn the project right side up. Gently fluff up the satin stitches with the scissors point to create the fringe effect.
* Lay your project flat and allow it to dry completely.