I've had a Kenmore Elite 19005 with embroidery capabilities for more than two years now but rarely embroider anything. The reason I wanted it in the first place was to make some sewing labels for the clothing I make. This weekend, I suddenly decided to try to come up with a few different samples. It was lots of fun.
I haven't really found THE ONE yet but I did produce a few usable labels. Here they are, pictures taken with my phone.
I think my favorite is the blue one on the end and I also like the monogram.
I know. Pictures leave a lot to be desired!
I really like the stitching on these
And the patterns on these.
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The problem for me is that all my initials (all three of them ) are D. Doesn't make for a very exciting monogram ,does it? I even tried one using SP for Sew Passionista. I might work on that one for fun pieces that are not too serious.
The labels I've come up with so far are a little big ( about 2" or 3") and would be fine for coats and jackets.
I want to try simpler and smaller labels too for lighter garments.
I worked on choosing colour combinations that are classy.I started with light green, pink and brown which I really like.Then pink and brown, brown and blue and blue and cream. I love all but most of all the green/pink/brown and blue/cream combos.
I think black and white would be nice too but I've run out of black embroidery thread ???(don't know how that happened!) so that will have to wait.
Another consideration has been fabric. For all these ,I used Bemberg lining. I've used silk/cotton in the past with less success. I even used light weight denim for a label for the above mentioned trench jacket. What would you suggest?
My DD has wanted me to put labels on the things I make her for a long time. She'll get her wish at last!
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10 comments:
They are lovely - and it must be fun to be able to design your own! My favorite is the last one, the diamond.
I had some woven labels made up (my machine doesn't embroider) and I love putting labels in my 'me made' clothes. I made a few Christmas gifts (sewn and knitted) and one of the recipients was quite upset that there was no label on the knitted scarf!
I am always experimenting with my embroidery machine to fine a label I like - someone mentioned that sewing the labels on grosgrain ribbon was a good idea and it works really well, you can get different widths.
I also like the Blue one with the large and the smaller D, I only have two initials PD and it doesn't even make a very exciting monogram either.
How about using 3D instead of DDD?
They are all beautiful... I'd love that on some hankies! I am getting some labels made up to put on my stuff. I don't have an embroidery machine and I won't be getting one unless I get given it! No chance of that, as I only have 2 friends that sew! Very very nice.
All of the labels are fantastic, but if I had to choose, I really like the two blue "D"s. So elegant. As for background fabric, I saw an interesting label for a ready to wear top made of lace fabric. Could be an option!
Happy New Year Diana!
all of your labelsare interesting.
I like By Diana and the upper and lower case Ds.
What fun.
Did Santa bring you the Lutterloh system?
Are you busy working with it?
Let me know.
Susan ( Bajasusana on PR)
Your labels are really nice.
Very pretty labels, Diana. I also like the blue one with the different size D's. Have you considered D cubed...a D with a small 3? That might be fun.
Can't wait to see the trench coat.
I really like the blue and cream. How about just one D?
I like them all. But my favorites are the second on the top row and the third on the bottom row.
Wait wait to read about your new coats.
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