Embroidery Glitter – Free File from Team KNK

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Embroidery Glitter Project – Drinks Well With Others

This Embroidery Glitter is going to be a big hit for New Year’s Eve! I already sent the photo to several friends and the requests are rolling in. It was such an easy medium to work with, I can’t wait to create another project using embroidery glitter.

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I created the file in Make-the-Cut, and after exporting the design as an svg file I was able to import it into my embroidery software. The MTC file can be used to cut out the appliques, if desired. After exporting, I was able to create the applique design from the svg file. If you would like the embroidery version, send your email address and the format you need to cuttinwithknk@gmail.com. Now, I can only guarantee that it ‘works’, I am still very new to embroidery!

As this design would look great in other mediums, I created versions for both Heat Transfer Vinyl AND for Rhinestones.

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How-to:

Materials (for embroidery):

  • Embroidery Glitter
  • Standard (red cap) blade
  • Temporary adhesive spray
  • Thread – matching the embroidery glitter
  • Article of clothing, apron, towel, etc.
  • Sewing or Embroidery Machine
  • Note:  it is not necessary to cut the shapes out of embroidery glitter as it is designed to tear away from the satin stitching.

Settings (Maxx Air):

  • f = 57
  • v = 200
  • p = 1

Steps (cutting material):

  1. Use a VERY sticky mat and tape down the edges, dull side down.
  2. Perform a TEST CUT and adjust your settings as needed.
  3. Cut out the shapes for your appliques.

Steps (embroidery application):

  1. Stabilize the fabric as needed.
  2. Hoop your fabric article ensuring it is taut in the hoop.
  3. Stitch a placement line.
  4. Use a temporary adhesive, one that is safe for your machine, to apply the embroidery glitter over the placement stitch. Place silver embroidery glitter at the top (rim) and bottom (stem) and place your ‘liquid’ colors over it in the appropriate location.
  5. Stitch the applique down with a simple running stitch.
  6. Finish with a 2.5 mm satin stitch, stitching the colors first and the silver last.
  7. Peel away the excess. You may need to use tweezers in tight areas.
  8. Heat set 15-20 seconds at 330-365 degrees.

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I’m so excited with how well it turned out. Get your Free “Drinks” File from Team KNK. We’d love to see your project using the Team KNK free file(s) on our Facebook page!!

 

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About Cuttin' with KNK (Michele)

I am the proud mother of 2 grown children, waiting for grandchildren some day. I've been married to my best friend since 1988. I have been crafting since I was a girl - I can't even remember a time when I wasn't creating something, and I've tried nearly everything. I discovered KNK in 2009 and have loved the company and its products ever since. The machines are so versatile and enhance my own creativity. It is rare that I make something without my KNKs.

7 thoughts on “Embroidery Glitter – Free File from Team KNK”

  1. Very cool, can’t wait to try it! Anything that includes embroidery is an added plus.

    • Embroidery Glitter is a embroidery applique material that already has adhesive on the back. You use stitching to adhere the perimeter, and then heat set to give it a little more ‘staying power’. It tears away easily at the stitched edges.

      • After reading my reply, I feel the need to clarify – the tear away step must occur before you heat set.

  4. So….the embroidery glitter is really an iron on vinyl that you satin stitch around, tear off the excess, then iron it on….is that right?

    • Correct. It is designed specifically for use with a needle – the needle punches through it easily, it doesn’t gum up the needle, and it tears away from the perforation. The heat activated adhesive helps it stay put.

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