Sewing Pattern
Rainbow Embroidery Hoop
Children Decorations Home makes
This stunning rainbow hoop by designer Sophia Palmer is the perfect sewing project for upcoming days cosied at home. Plus, it's great for those of us who want a simple make that the kids can get involved with and proudly display in the front window, or on their bedroom wall.
Essentials
- Felt: coloured, white
- Fabric, blue patterned
- Thread, various colours
- Twine, coloured, 15cm
- Wooden embroidery hoop
- Interfacing, iron-on
- Fabric glue
1 Draw around the inside ring of an embroidery hoop onto iron-on-interfacing, then cut an inch around the outside of that line, to create a larger circle. Iron the interfacing onto the back of patterned fabric and cut out the bigger shape.
2 Using the template, draw and cut out each shape from felt. Lay the pieces in place on the circle, using the hoop as a frame.
3 Pin or glue the shapes in place, then machine sew using various coloured threads. Add the clouds to each end of the rainbow, and stitch in place.
4 Press the piece, then insert it into the hoop. Pull the fabric tightly, then use the metal fixture to secure it.
5 Once you are happy with the positioning trim any excess threads, then add a piece of twine to the hoop for hanging.