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DIY Embroidery Hoop Flower Pocket Story and photos by Emily Olson
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mbroidery hoops have found their way into home decor in many ways other than their intended purpose. One of the most common craft decor ideas is to use the embroidery hoop as a wreath form. The hoop “wreath” in this project creates a perfect pocket for a bright display of spring stems. It only takes a few supplies, and the best part—no sewing is necessary! You can leave the envelope hoop up all year long and switch out the stems to complement each season.
DIRECTIONS 1. Create a crisp edge on the pocket by folding over the rectangle fabric 1/2 inch, making the overall rectangle a finished rectangle 12” x 6”. Press down the 1/2 inch fold with an iron to keep it in place. 2. With the folded side down, align the rectangle fabric on top of the square fabric, aligning the sides and bottom of the fabric. 3. Loosen and separate the hoops. 4. Place the stacked fabric over the inner hoop so that that it is centered. 5. Align the outer ring with the tightening mechanism centered above the envelope and push down to sandwich the fabric between the hoops.
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6. Tighten the mechanism to hold the hoops together, keeping the fabric taught.
• 10" embroidery hoop
7. Turn the hoop over and trim off the excess fabric, leaving about 1/2 inch allowance around the ring.
• 12” x “12” piece of linen fabric • 12” x 6 1/2” piece of linen fabric
8. Fold over the trimmed edge and hold it in place with hot glue. Where the fabric is doubled, each layer will need to be glued down separately.
• Hot glue gun
9. Add artificial floral stems to fill the envelope.
• Artificial floral stems
10. Hang from the tightening mechanism with a small nail.
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