how to sew: holiday card

How To Sew:

Holiday Stitched Card

Recommended Machine: JK - SHIRLEY

Simple stitched details on a holiday card say how much you care. Spread the holiday cheer by sprucing up your season’s greetings to family and friends.

You Will Need:

Card Stock

Ribbon

Brad

Buttons

Thread

Adhesive

Ornament Punch

What to Cut:

1. Cut piece of red cardstock, 8 1/2-inch by 5 1/2 and score at 4 1/4 inch.

2. Cut a piece of white card stock 2 1/2 inch by 3 1/2 inch.

3. Cut a piece of green cardstock 2 1/4 inch by 3 1/4 inch.

4. Cut a piece of ribbon, 2 inch long.

How to Assemble:

5. Trim bottom off white and green cardstock in the shape of a flag as shown.

6. Punch ornament into green cardstock.

7. Lay green flag on top white and lightly mark position of ornament opening.

8. Position ribbon in center of marking.

9. Set your machine for a straight stitch.

10. Thread the top of the machine and bobbin with all-purpose thread in a color that contrasts cardstock.

11. Carefully stitch ribbon in place. The presser foot will help you guide the cardstock evenly while stitching.NOTE: The more slowly you sew the more control you have guiding the cardstock while stitching.

12. Backstitch at the beginning and end of the stitching to help secure the thread in place.

13. Position flags in place on main cardstock sew in lace at 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch from scored fold line.

14. Remove the card from the machine. Trim the thread tails.

15. Fold card stock in half at 4 1/4-inch.

16. Pierce hole for brad placement and insert brad.

17. Spread holiday cheer!

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