The designs used in this tutorial include:
- UTZ1187, Cookie Man - Whole (Stuffed)
- UTZ1188, Cookie Man - Bitten (Stuffed)
Gather Materials:
The first step is to select your machine embroidery design. Embroidery Library has an embossed machine embroidery design for every project. Look for designs with "embossed" in the product name. These designs have been specifically digitized and tested to work with high-nap fabrics like fleece and terrycloth.
For this example, we chose thread that matches the fabric color closely. You can experiment with contrasting fabric and colors, and even variegated thread for different embossed looks.
A terrycloth towel is used in this example, but the embossed technique works well on fleece and microfiber plush, too.
For this example, we chose thread that matches the fabric color closely. You can experiment with contrasting fabric and colors, and even variegated thread for different embossed looks.
A terrycloth towel is used in this example, but the embossed technique works well on fleece and microfiber plush, too.
The first step is to select your machine embroidery design. Embroidery Library has an embossed machine embroidery design for every project. Look for designs with "embossed" in the product name. These designs have been specifically digitized and tested to work with high-nap fabrics like fleece and terrycloth.
Start Embroidering:
For this example, we chose thread that matches the fabric color closely. You can experiment with contrasting fabric and colors, and even variegated thread for different embossed looks.
A terrycloth towel is used in this example, but the embossed technique works well on fleece and microfiber plush, too.
For this example, we chose thread that matches the fabric color closely. You can experiment with contrasting fabric and colors, and even variegated thread for different embossed looks.
A terrycloth towel is used in this example, but the embossed technique works well on fleece and microfiber plush, too.
Place water-soluble stabilizer on top of the towel. This helps to prevent the stitches from sinking into the nap of the fabric.
Hoop all three layers together.
Embroider the design.
After embroidering, trim the excess cutaway stabilizer away from the back. Leave about 1/2" around the design.
Tear the excess water-soluble stabilizer away from the top of the towel. Use a damp sponge or tweezers to remove any small remaining pieces.
Once dry, your embossed machine embroidery project is ready to display!
There are so many ways to use embossed designs for machine embroidery.
Monogrammed towels make great gifts for showers, wedding and housewarming.
Create beautiful bath decor with embossed machine embroidery. Create an entire matching set by using multiple sizes of the same design.
Experiment with variegated thread to create pattern and depth in the background stitching. We used Madeira variegated thread for these examples. Shop it here: <ink>
Place water-soluble stabilizer on top of the towel. This helps to prevent the stitches from sinking into the nap of the fabric.
Hoop all three layers together.
Embroider the design.
After embroidering, trim the excess cutaway stabilizer away from the back. Leave about 1/2" around the design.
Tear the excess water-soluble stabilizer away from the top of the towel. Use a damp sponge or tweezers to remove any small remaining pieces.
Once dry, your embossed machine embroidery project is ready to display!
There are so many ways to use embossed designs for machine embroidery.
Monogrammed towels make great gifts for showers, wedding and housewarming.
Create beautiful bath decor with embossed machine embroidery. Create an entire matching set by using multiple sizes of the same design.
Experiment with variegated thread to create pattern and depth in the background stitching. We used Madeira variegated thread for these examples. Shop it here: <ink>
High nap fabrics like faux fur and thick terrycloth can create even more textural effects and are particularly fun with animal machine embroidery designs.
A heavy water-soluble stabilizer topping is key to success when stitching embossed designs on high nap fabrics.
There are so many ways to use embossed designs for machine embroidery.
Monogrammed towels make great gifts for showers, wedding and housewarming.
Create beautiful bath decor with embossed machine embroidery. Create an entire matching set by using multiple sizes of the same design.
Experiment with variegated thread to create pattern and depth in the background stitching. We used Madeira variegated thread for these examples. Shop it here: <ink>
Place water-soluble stabilizer on top of the towel. This helps to prevent the stitches from sinking into the nap of the fabric.
Hoop all three layers together.
Embroider the design.
After embroidering, trim the excess cutaway stabilizer away from the back. Leave about 1/2" around the design.
Tear the excess water-soluble stabilizer away from the top of the towel. Use a damp sponge or tweezers to remove any small remaining pieces.
Once dry, your embossed machine embroidery project is ready to display!
There are so many ways to use embossed designs for machine embroidery.
Monogrammed towels make great gifts for showers, wedding and housewarming.
Get Inspired:
Create beautiful bath decor with embossed machine embroidery. Create an entire matching set by using multiple sizes of the same design.
