Machine Embroidery help and Information

Here is a great way of making Santa sacks cheaply.

You will need:

Pillow case or laundry bag
Safety pin
String
Fur

Before you make the sack it is best to embroider your pattern, you can get some free Xmas embroidery designs here

Pillow cases are a ready made solution to Santa's sacks. If you want a large Santa sack they a laundry bag can be used instead of a pillow case.

At the top of the pillow case you will see a wide hem. Cut a slight slit through the outer layer of the hem, on both sides.

Thread your string through to make a pull cord. You can use the safety pin to pull the string through

Sew your fur trim arround the opening of the sack

Simple, your Santa sack is made

Xmas is a wonderful time to get out your Embroidery Machine.

The festive season brings all kinds of ideas to life. Whether you embroider for hobby or for business you will not be short of project ideas this Christmas.

Things to Make for Xmas

Personalized Xmas Stockings
These are wonderful. Made from felt and embroidered with a festive image like a Santa or a snowman and a name.

(1) You first make a stocking template and cut out both sides.

(2) Embroider one of the sides with a name and also a Santa to make it extra special. You can get a free Santa Embroidery Design on the free designs pages of embroiderysite.co.uk

(3) When you have embroidered your pattern and name, sew the two sides together
inside out, so make sure the design is facing the other piece of felt stocking.

(4) Turn it inside so you can see your design. Add some white fur trim to the top of the stocking

Admire your lovely handy work

Make Money Selling Xmas Stockings

Now is the time to get sewing and make some money for Christmas. People love personalized festive gifts and decorations.

Here are some articles to help you make some money selling your Embroidery Projects

Selling Embroidery Gifts on EBay

Make Money with Your own Website

More Xmas projects in my next post.