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Thursday
29May2008

Monogrammed Cuff Links: Embroider

The way this project is put together is very similar to my Embroidered Covered Button Project. You might want to look there too for more inspiration.

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On the Muslin, trace around both cuff links at least 2-inches apart with your Choco Pen.

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Make a mark 7/16-inch (or just shy of 1/2-inch if you're ruler isn't that precise) from the edge of each circle.

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Place the pivoting point of the compass in the center of one of the blue circles and adjust the compass so that the marking end meets the mark you made in the previous step. Draw a larger circle around the first blue circle with this diameter. Repeat for the second blue circle.

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Draw the monograms inside the inner circles. My dad's initials are J.S. but of course you could do any letters or small shapes you like.

Put the fabric in the embroidery hoop and embroider the monograms using a tiny backstitch. (If you need an embroidery refresher course check out our Embroidery Tutorial at this link.)

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Once the letters are embroidered draw a small circle around them, making sure it's completely contained within the first blue circle. Stitch a running stitch around this circle.

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When embroidering something this small it's really important that the back of the work is neat. Weave your the ends in to the work and keep the knots to a minimum. Again if you have any more questions about this please check out the embroidery section of my Embroidered Buttons Tutorial at this link.

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