![]() ![]() Once I had stitched around the outline of the luggage tag, I carefully trimmed the excess fabric.įinally, using the Janome Automatic Buttonhole foot (R) and one of the buttonhole stitches, I made a buttonhole at the top of the tags to insert a piece of ribbon to attach the tag to my luggage. I did a number of test stitches before I settled on this final set-up. These changes are really easy to make with just a press of a button to increase or decrease width and stitch density (length). I finally settled on a very concentrated stitch but a smaller width. I played around with adjustments to the width and density of the satin stitch considerably. Using the Janome Satin Stich Foot (F) I set out to stitch the outline of the luggage tags using the satin stitch. Using the Copy tool, I duplicated the image to make four up at a time.Īt this point, I switched my Janome Skyline S9 from embroidery over to sewing, which is done with literally the touch of a button. Using the script font that comes with the app, I varied the size (medium, large, medium) of my initials just to make it a little more fancy. Next I used the Janome AcuEdit app to set up my monogram for the luggage tag. Using the largest hoop for my Janome Skyline S9, I set up my fabric two layers, wrong side together, with a piece of medium weight stabilizer sandwiched in between. ![]() But I found this straightforward method worked well for me. ![]() You can also find a number of in-the-hoop (ITH) luggage tags, or even key tags, fyi, to even further simplify the process. This little project was super fast and easy and you can customize any of these steps. I figure it’ll be a great way to distinguish it among the other bags as it comes rolling off the luggage carousel. I decided I wanted to spruce up my rather minimalist luggage with a peppy new personalized luggage tag. Something that is helping me get over the latter is prepping my travel gear. I’m taking my first trip on a plane in two and a half years at the end of this month! I’m both excited and a bit nervous. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |