BOOK COVER
Easy In-The-Hoop Felt Book Cover
Important Note
You may need to take the hoop out of the machine during this project, but please do not unhoop your work! The backing fabric is taped behind the hoop.
Stitching Instructions
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Step 1: Prepare the Hoop
Hoop a piece of felt fabric along with a layer of tear-away stabilizer. Attach the hoop to the machine.
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Step 2: Stitch the Decoration
Stitch the main decorative embroidery design onto the felt.
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Step 3: Attach the First Lining Piece
Take the hoop out of the machine, but do not unhoop the project. The entire in-the-hoop project is completed in a single hooping.
Turn the hoop over to the back side.
Attach the first lining piece to the back of the hoop, covering the stitched area.
Ensure there is plenty of excess fabric around the perimeter. Secure the lining with tape or pins.
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Step 4: Stitch the First Outline
The first bean stitch outline will be sewn next. The photo below shows how it looks from the front.
And this photo shows how it looks from the back of the hoop:
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Step 5: Attach the Second Lining Piece
Again, take the hoop out of the machine, but do not unhoop it.
Turn the hoop around.
Attach the second lining piece to the back, positioning it next to the first piece.
Ensure there is plenty of excess fabric, and secure it with tape or pins.
For this step and the previous outline step, use a bobbin thread that matches your top thread. This will ensure the book cover looks great from every angle.
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Step 6: Final Stitch and Finishing
Finally, stitch the last bean stitch outline.
When the design has finished, remove the tape, unhoop the project, gently tear away the excess stabilizer, and cut out the book cover shape.
If you have questions, please feel free to ask.
