Designed and digitized by Janome Maker, Katie Bartz
Finished Size: Approximately 8” x 4”
All seams are ¼” unless otherwise specified.
This functional project uses an embroidery design Katie created in Artistic Digitizer to show you its creative ability. Everyone wants leather labels on their projects these days, especially bags, so Katie’s detailed tutorial will walk you through the project from beginning to end. She loves designing in Artistic Digitizer and creating projects that expand your creative knowledge. This is a perfect gift-giving idea that you can embellish with more details…Katie will inspire you with a basic foundation and you take it from there!
Supplies for One Pouch:
Pouch Exterior (width x height):
- Cut 1 – 9” x 8” Cotton Fabric (non-directional works best)
- Cut 1 – 8” x 7” Medium Weight Woven Fusible Interfacing (SF101 or similar)
- Cut 1 – 8” x 7” Fusible Fleece (optional, but adds a luxurious feel to the pouch)
- Cut 1 – 3” x 1.5” Faux Leather or Marine Vinyl for Applique-Style embroidery
- 11” Zipper-by-the-Yard with slide (size 4.5 or 5) (Sample zippers can be found at www.sewingscene.com)
Print out Label Template from PDF downloaded file.
You also have access to an electronic cutting file if you decide to cut out a lot of blank faux leather templates for embroidering on your projects in the future!
Downloads:
Pouch Lining:
- Cut 2 – 9” x 4” Coordinating Cotton
- Cut 2 – 8” x 3.25” Medium Weight Woven Fusible Interfacing (SF101 or similar)
Embroidery:
- Sulky Tear-Easy Stabilizer or similar
- Embroidery Hoop (100mm x 100mm)
- Embroidery Thread to exactly match your Faux Leather or slightly darker
Other Supplies:
- KK2000 Temporary Basting Spray or fabric glue
- Lighter to burn edges of zipper
- 1/8” Double-Sided Tape
- Bobbin Thread
- Wonder Clips
- Pins
- Your Favorite Sewing Supplies
Prep:
- Notch all your cut pieces to find centers of sides.
- Apply SF101 to centers of coordinating pieces.
- Carefully cut your label from faux leather using the PDF template. The more accurate, the more success you’ll have. (An electronic cutting file is included if you choose this option.)
Color Chart Stitch Order:
Use your personal choice of colors to coordinate with your décor. The colors listed stitch out in the following order:
Color 1 – Placement stitch
Color 2 – Tack down stitch
Color 3 – Satin stitch
Color 4 – Lettering
