How to Create Embroidery Monograms
Monogramming turns items like handkerchiefs, towels and pillowcases into special and personalized objects, whether it is for yourself or others. It also makes it easier to keep track of your child's belongings at school or daycare if your child's initials are neatly monogrammed in a visible place. Traditionally the initial of the person's first name is on the left, the initial of the middle name is on the right and the initial of the last name is extra large in the middle.
Things You'll Need
- Washable fabric pencil
- Handkerchief, pillowcase, towel or other fabric item
- Thread
- Needle
Instructions
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Choose a font (or style of lettering) for the monogram and select the three initials. Draw them onto the item you are monogramming using a washable fabric pencil. Choose the desired color of thread for your monogram.
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Thread needle and tie a knot at the end of the thread. Bring needle up from the back of the material at one end of the first letter. Make stitches perpendicular to the length of the letter you are stitching. For example: when making an "l", take small horizontal stitches side by side, each one as long as the width of the "l".
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Sew side to side, working your way from one end of the letter to the other. Turn the work over and make a knot on the back side after each letter is completed. Re-knot the thread and come up from the back to the front again for the next letter. Tie it off in back when completed.
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Tips & Warnings
When making a monogram for a couple, the man's initial traditionally is on the left, the woman's on the right, and the last name initial extra large in the middle.
If working with a pillow or similar article where the back of the material is not exposed, your first knot will be on the front and you can cover it with your stitches.
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