Need to add a name or monogram to a project and don’t have an embroidery machine?
You have options. Most involve some tracing and a bit of paper backed fusible web.
Option 1: Make your own letters either by hand or computer: Reverse the letters before tracing onto paper-backed fusible web.
Option 2: Die-cut machine. If you own a Sizzix, Accquilt or similar manual machine, you can buy letter dies to run through your machine. There’s a variety of fonts and sizes available. You are only limited by your budget and amount of storage space.
Option 3: Electronic cutting machine. If you have the funds, GO FOR IT! Make sure it can cut fabric. ‘Nuff said.
Option 4: Bulletin Board Letter Sets – You can find these at any teacher supply store or in the school sections at your local office supply/big box craft store. I have a 3″ basic letter set for when I need to use capital letters and a 4″ set in Playful and Friendly fonts for when I use lower case letters.
Option 5: Freebies from around the web. Check Pinterest for alphabet letter sets or monogram letters that may meet your needs.
Be sure to use a size 75/11 or 80/12 embroidery needle and polyester thread. I like Isacord and the small spools of Coats Dual Duty thread. I either use a satin stitch or a small zigzag (W=2.5 and L= 1.0)
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