Today I'll show you how to make a fun embroidered keychain using plastic canvas. You can assemble this lightweight key ring in no time.
Embroidery thread, in the example DMC 3852 Embroidery scissors Blunt embroidery needle Diagonal cutters and jewelry pliers Necklace, split rings and a key ring Plastic canvas A pattern
The holes in plastic canvas are larger than in regular embroidery fabric, so you need thicker thread. For example, you can use carpet wool, but fewer colors are available. For this project, fold a DMC strand in half and tie a knot in both strands. This way you can embroider with twelve threads at th…
Cross stitch is easiest to work with because plastic canvas has a clear grid. You can also use half cross stitches or simple straight stitches. Keep your design compact, because a key ring often gets grabbed and rubs against keys.
Do not cut the plastic canvas directly against your stitches, but leave a small edge. Then, if necessary, wrap the edge with yarn, so that it feels softer. For children, it is better to use a blunt needle and a simple motif with few color changes. For yarn you can look at DMC splitting yarn. Are you…
Embroidery thread, in the example DMC 3852 Embroidery scissors Blunt embroidery needle Diagonal cutters and jewelry pliers Necklace, split rings and a key ring Plastic canvas A pattern
The holes in plastic canvas are larger than in regular embroidery fabric, so you need thicker thread. For example, you can use carpet wool, but fewer colors are available. For this project, fold a DMC strand in half and tie a knot in both strands. This way you can embroider with twelve threads at th…
Cross stitch is easiest to work with because plastic canvas has a clear grid. You can also use half cross stitches or simple straight stitches. Keep your design compact, because a key ring often gets grabbed and rubs against keys.
Do not cut the plastic canvas directly against your stitches, but leave a small edge. Then, if necessary, wrap the edge with yarn, so that it feels softer. For children, it is better to use a blunt needle and a simple motif with few color changes. For yarn you can look at DMC splitting yarn. Are you…
Today I'll show you how to make a fun embroidered keychain using plastic canvas.
Today I'll show you how to make a fun embroidered keychain using plastic canvas.