1. Machine Embroidered Stumpwork
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Step 1
Stitch out the base embroidery, and press with an iron.
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Step 2
If there is any stitch cutting to do on the base embroidery, run a bead of glue around the base of the area to be cut, and leave to dry.
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Step 3
Hoop together 1 layer of tearaway stabiliser and one layer of organza.
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Step 4
Begin stitching out your leaf (or “stumped”/wired embroidery) by stitching out the base colour.
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Step 5
When the machine tells you to change colour, it is really telling you to perform a different action. At the beginning of the wire insertion, it is going to show us where to place the wire by stitching an outline
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Step 6
Lay the wire down between the two lines, and stitch out the next colour, which will do a large zig zag to hold the wire down. Keep one finger on the stop button, stopping constantly and re-positioning the wire to make sure it goes in the right place.
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Step 7
Once the wire has been stitched down, the next colour indicates a dense zig zag stitch to hide the wire.
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Step 8
Depending on the design, you will either have just finished, or there will be a final zig zag outlining another part of the design.
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Step 9
Once the embroidery is finished, remove the embroidery from the hoop, and press.
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Step 10
Pull away the stabiliser, and trim away the organza.
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Step 11
Take the base embroidery, and if there is any stitch cutting, cut around the flower on the back. Turn to the right side, and “fluff up” using your fingers. Steam to add extra height if required.
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Step 12
Take the base embroidery, and using a crewel needle, poke a hole where you want the “stumped” (or wired) embroidery to be inserted.
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Step 13
Insert the wire and pull to the back
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Step 14
Once you are happy with the placement of the embroidery, stitch the wire down using a needle and thread to complete.
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