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Layer two pieces cutaway magic with two pieces of nylon organza right side up in the hoop. Embroider the butterfly in the silver thread. Repeat, but mirror the butterfly for the back of the purse. |
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Use the JH stencil tool to burn away the excess stabilizer and organza from the outer edges of the butterfly. With matching construction thread – top & bobbin, Edge stitch the two butterfly embroideries together from top of wing tip to top of wing tip leaving the width across the top wings, antenna and head open. |
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Cut out 4 lining pieces from the matching lining fabric. Make two sets. Sew with right sides together with ¼” seams, leaving an opening for turning. Clip, turn, & press. Close opening with slip stitch. Edge stitch the two butterfly linings together from top of wing tip to top of wing tip leaving the width across the top wings, antenna and head open. |
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| 4. |
Slide the lining inside the embroider butterfly. Slip-stitch the top of the lining to the inside top of the butterfly. |
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| 5. |
Make the handle by pressing the grosgrain ribbon together in half length wise. Edge-stitch the open edge together. Slip the cut end of the ribbon in to the top opening of the butterfly – sliding it to the farthest outside corner and top stitch securely in place. Check for length you like and sew the other end inside the opposite wing tip. |
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| 6. |
Apply crystals to the ‘front’ butterfly. Add Velcro or snap closure as desired. |
