Last week I shared a tutorial on how to assemble a postcard, but I wasn't specific on how to stitch the edging. Folks have messaged me asking about it so I shall oblige.
First, I set Hedwig's (my HQ Stitch 710 machine's) tension to zero so that the top thread wraps all of the way around the edge and very little bobbin thread shows:
I set the zig-zag stitch to 4.5mm wide and .4mm long:
I use my even-feed foot and stitch along all edges of the postcard:
I like to stitch around my card twice to make it thicker and fuller because I think once is not enough:
For the second round, I set the zigzag to 5.0mm wide and .2mm long:
I stitch all of the way around again, cut the thread, and secure the edge using Fray Check:
Once I'm done with the edging, I pop the postcard in an envelope and spread a little love through the mail.
First, I set Hedwig's (my HQ Stitch 710 machine's) tension to zero so that the top thread wraps all of the way around the edge and very little bobbin thread shows:
I set the zig-zag stitch to 4.5mm wide and .4mm long:
I use my even-feed foot and stitch along all edges of the postcard:
I like to stitch around my card twice to make it thicker and fuller because I think once is not enough:
For the second round, I set the zigzag to 5.0mm wide and .2mm long:
I stitch all of the way around again, cut the thread, and secure the edge using Fray Check:
Once I'm done with the edging, I pop the postcard in an envelope and spread a little love through the mail.
2 comments:
Thank you!
How much postage do you put on these? Do they cost extra to mail?
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