All Instructions

Lamb head 3D

Dimensional Lamb Hooded Towel Topper

A finished hooded towel featuring a dimensional lamb face with 3D ears.

These are the general instructions for creating dimensional designs for hooded towels in this theme.

Included Files

The project folder includes three files for each size:

A list of the embroidery design files for the dimensional lamb project.

  1. Ears_3d
  2. Lamb_head
  3. Lamb_head_ZIG-ZAG (a lighter outline version)

Embroidering the 3D Ears

Hoop a tear-away stabilizer with a medium-weight cotton fabric that has been folded in half with the right sides together. Sew the outline stitch.

Outlines for the lamb ears stitched onto folded fabric in an embroidery hoop.

When the design has finished, unhoop your project.

Gently tear away the excess stabilizer and cut out the ear shapes.

The cut-out lamb ear shapes before turning.

Trim and clip the seam allowances, especially on the curved edges, to reduce bulk. Be careful not to cut the seam!

Turn the ears right side out. This may require some patience and skill.

The finished lamb ears, turned right side out and ready for attachment.

Embroidering the Lamb Head on the Towel

Load the second file, which contains the lamb's head.

The embroidery design file for the lamb's head.

First, stitch the lamb outline (Color 1) directly onto a hooped tear-away stabilizer. Then, place the towel right inside the shape. It is helpful to use tape or pins to make sure it stays flat while stitching.

A towel placed over the placement stitch on the stabilizer in the hoop.

Navigate back to Color 1 on your machine and sew the lamb outline again to tack down the towel.

Next, stitch the placement seam for the lamb's face appliqué (Color 2).

The placement seam for the lamb's face appliqué stitched onto the towel.

Now it is time to use your prepared ears. Stitch Color 3, which is the ear placement guideline. Lay the ears right inside the shape.

Placing the finished 3D ears onto the towel for attachment.

Secure the ears with tape or pins.

The 3D ears taped securely in place.

Stitch the ear tack-down seam (Color 4).

Next, create the lamb's hair appliqué using Colors 5 and 6 (placement and tack-down).

Trim the appliqué fabric and complete the rest of the design (Colors 7-11).

Congratulations! You are done!

A close-up of the completed dimensional lamb face on the towel.

For instructions on how to construct a hooded towel, you can find tutorials on YouTube:

Please feel free to ask any questions.

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