PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING

Link to set:  http://www.designsbysick.com/details/mothersdayboxes

Base of Boxes –

This pertains to all bottoms

1 — Hoop tear-a-away stabilizer or a heavy wash-a-way (wash-a-way doesn’t leave fuzzes behind) sew color change 1 this is an outline.

Place fabric over top of hoop making sure it covers all the stitching or you can take hoop off the machine spray with spray adhesive and place top fabric over the outline then place hoop back on machine.

2—Stitch color change 2. This will stitch down the top fabric to the stabilizer.

3—This color change 3 is the background stitch pattern. A tone on tone color is good for this stitching.

4—Remove hoop and spray back with temporary spray (kk2000 is what I use) or you can float the fabric under the hoop. Which ever is best for you.

Then stitch color change 4. This will attach the pieces together in the hoop. After this remove hoop and trim all excess fabric close to stitching being careful not clip thread.

Return hoop to machine.

5—Stitch color change 5. This will do a zig-zag around the edge of fabric to help secure it in place and give a better foundation for the satin stitching.

6—Stitch color change 6. This is the finished satin stitching around edge.

Sides of Box

Mother’s Day Front

1 — Hoop tear-a-away stabilizer or a heavy wash-a-way (wash-a-way doesn’t leave fuzzes behind) sew color change 1 this is a outline.

Place fabric over top of hoop making sure it covers all the stitching or you can take hoop off the machine spray with spray adhesive and place top fabric over the outline then place hoop back on machine.

2—Stitch color change 2.

This will stitch down the top fabric to the stabilizer.

3—This color change 3 is the back ground stitch pattern. A tone on tone color is good for this stitching.

4– This color change 4 is the lettering. After stitching the lettering, remove hoop and spray back with temp spray and add the back fabric (right side facing out & down when placed back on machine),

Return hoop to machine.

5– Stitch color change 5. This will tack the two pieces together, after this is stitched remove from hoop and trim all excess fabric away being careful not to clip threads. Return hoop to machine.

6—Stitch color change 6. This is like a zig-zag that helps stabilize the edges.

7—Color change 7 is the satin finish edges around the box.

Mothers Day Side

1 — Hoop tear-a-away stabilizer or a heavy wash-a-way (wash-a-way doesn’t leave fuzzes behind) sew color change 1 this is a outline.

Place fabric over top of hoop making sure it covers all the stitching or you can take hoop off the machine spray with spray adhesive and place top fabric over the outline then place hoop back on machine.

2—Stitch color change 2. This will stitch down the top fabric to the stabilizer.

3—Color change 3 is the background stitch pattern. A tone on tone color is good for this stitching. After stitching this remove hoop and spray back with temp spray and add the back fabric (right side facing out & down when placed back on machine or float the fabric under the hoop),

Return hoop to machine.

5– Color change 4. This will tack the two pieces together, after this is stitched remove from hoop and trim all excess fabric away being careful not to clip threads. Return hoop to machine.

6—Color change 5. This is like a zig-zag that helps stabilize the edges.

7—Color change 6 is the satin finish edges around the box.

Mum’s Day Front & Side

Follow instructions above for front and side.

Monogram Front

1 — Hoop tear-a-away stabilizer or a heavy wash-a-way (wash-a-way doesn’t leave fuzzes behind) sew color change 1 this is a outline.

Place fabric over top of hoop making sure it covers all the stitching or you can take hoop off the machine spray with spray adhesive and place top fabric over the outline then place hoop back on machine.

2—Color change 2. This will stitch down the top fabric to the stabilizer.

3—Color change 3 is the background stitch pattern. A tone on tone color is good for this stitching. After stitching this remove hoop and spray back with temp spray and add the back fabric (right side facing out & down when placed back on machine or float the fabric under the hoop), Return hoop to machine and continue stitching monogram.

4-dk red

5-med red

6-lt red

7-dk lavender

8-med lavender

9-lt lavender

10-green

11-dk red-outline around roses

12-dk green

13-Monogram Letter color of your choice. This is where you insert your monogram into the design. The font used is Adina Font that is on the web site for purchase. After stitching remove hoop and spray back with temp spray and add the back fabric (right side facing out & down when placed back on machine or float the fabric under the hoop),

Return hoop to machine.

5– Color change 14. This will tack the two pieces together, after this is stitched remove from hoop and trim all excess fabric away being careful not to clip threads. Return hoop to machine.

6—Color change 15. This is like a zig-zag that helps stabilize the edges.

7—Color change 16 is the satin finish edges around the box.

To put the box together:

Sew side bottoms to bottom square using a zig-zag stitch on your sewing machine then fold side up and match so corner top edges are even then starting at top using a zig-zag stitch, stitch down to bottom corner. Do this on all 4 sides and then your ready for ribbon and the gift!

Colors are of your choice so be creative except for the Monogram front.

A variegated thread looks nice for back ground stitching.

Enjoy!