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What makes this simple tote bag so spectacular? First, the embroidery
– one large design made by arranging and combining several smaller
designs covers the entire surface of the front and is stitched again on
the back. And secondly, the bag is reversible with another great design
on the inside! The large 12” x 12” designs are created by arranging
several motifs into a “square” using the BERNINA Embroidery Software
and is easily stitched in one hooping using the Happy Voyager 12-needle
embroidery machine.
Happy Embroidery
Embroidery: Using the general guidelines on the following pages, create a combined
design of your choice using digitized motifs from your favorite collections. Save it on a
memory card and load it into the Happy Voyager machine or use a USB cable and the
Happy Link software that comes with the machine.
Layer one piece of PolyMesh Cut-Away and one piece of HeavyWeight Tear-Away stabiliz-
er with the fabric to be hooped;use temporary spray adhesive to bond the layers together.
Hoop the layers, centering the design about 7½” from each end of the fabric. Embroider
the complete design on each end of the fabric. Note: Using the Happy machine, this de-
sign requires one hooping and about 3 hours of stitching time. It is possible to stitch using
other embroidery machines but will require multiple hoopings and more time.
Embroider the second piece of fabric being used for the lining.
BY ERIKA MULVENNA
The
Bag
• BERNINA Embroidery
software
• Happy embroidery machine
with large 12” x 12” hoop
• Heavyweight denim, twill, or
canvas, 2 piece 16” wide by
26 “ long each
• 2 pieces of the same fabric,
24” x 2” each for straps
• OESD PolyMesh Cut-Away
stabilizer
• OESD HeavyWeight
Tear-Away stabilizer
• 101 Quilt Basting Spray
• Assorted colors of Isacord
thread as desired for the
embroidery designs
• Thread for tote construction
Supplies:
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