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  • Love Embroidery

    Dining al fresco

    May 11, 2022 3 minutes
    Designed by Rebeckah Kemi Apara

    MATERIALS

    • Gingham fabric: 75x100cm, red
    • Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of green, red, dark yellow and light yellow
    • Embroidery hoop: 10cm diameter
    • Sewing machine with standard foot
    • Machine thread: 1 spool of white
    • Basic embroidery kit

    STITCHES USED

    Backstitch, Satin Stitch

    01 Begin by cutting your gingham fabric into the following pieces:

    Placemat: 42x37cm

    Napkin: 19x23cm

    Ruffles: 9x100cm x3

    Make sure you cut along the horizontal and vertical lines of the gingham pattern or your work might appear

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