Summertime Embroidery Design

The long hot days of summer are right around the corner and I am really starting to freshen up our outdoor space with new pillows, cushions, flowers and even a rug. That’s right, this year I am really looking at my outdoor area as an extension of the family living space.  That’s where this summertime embroidery design will shine!

This type of artwork is easy to create if you have an embroidery machine.  (No embroidery machine? No problem! Skip to the end to print out a hand embroidery template.)

How to create the Summertime Embroidery Design

 

This project is for all embroidery levels.

Skill Level- 1 1/2 Buttons

Tools:

• embroidery hoop
• embroidery thread
• stabilizer
• embroidery foot/needle
• list of words

*This tutorial will be a guideline since there are many different make and model machines on the market today.

Layout Instructions:

After your machine is set up for your embroidery function, you can begin to layout your design.  It is best to start with a list of words that remind you of summer.  I selected a few that I wanted to stand out for more of an impact.  Then it’s time to head on over to the machine and get to work!

Place your machine in embroidery edit mode and select a font included in your machine.

Select upper or lower case as well as font size and begin to type your words. Type the title word “SUMMERTIME” in all capitals and in the largest size that will fit your hoop.

Hit the “Set” button once you are happy with your spelling. **Please, double and triple check spelling! That is what the “Check” button is for.  It may become difficult to see everything as you begin to layer all of the words in.  This “check” screen will be your best friend!

Once you have happy with each typed word, you can adjust everything under the sun with the help of these buttons.

Both font and design size can be manipulated.

Each word can be rotated or slightly pivoted with the touch of a button.

You can even shrink or elongate each word to fit a space.

Adding a color reference will keep things easy during stitch time.

Continue to layer in the words on the summertime embroidery design until you are happy with the general outlook and size.  You can always click the “Hoop View” button to see how everything is coming along.

Once you are happy with the design outlook it’s time to start stitching.

Tip: I suggest saving your embroidery design for safe keeping.

Then refer to your machine manual for basic hoop and machine set up.  Be sure not to forget to add the correct stabilizer for your fabric and switch out your standard sewing needle for an embroidery one.

Now that my summertime embroidery design is all stitched out I need to turn this baby into something fun!  I’m still thinking about what to do with it.  A few ideas on the table are:

• Place in a frame and hang on wall
• Turn it into a tote bag for the pool
• Create a pillow for the deck with a blue piping to match the thread

If you can think of any others…. please share in the comments.  I’d love to hear about them before I dive in!

Remember- This subway art technique can also be used with hand embroidery.  For those without an embroidery machine I have created this hand embroidery template.

 

ps-If you are interested in exploring and learning more about embroidery be sure to leave me a comment below. I’m happy to share more embroidery tips and tricks to the line up!

 

 

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