Kmart 43285327 Cross Stitch Kit Instructions
- June 12, 2024
- Kmart
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43285327
Cross Stitch Kit – Plants
Instructions
Kit Includes
- 3 x Aida clothes
- 8 x embroidery threads
- 2 x embroidery needles
- 3 x 10cm bamboo hoops
Before You Begin
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Prepore the Aida cloth on the embroidery hoop by separating the 2 circles and laying the fabric over the inner one. Place the larger circle over the top and press down to secure the fabric. Tighten the screw and gently pull the fabric edges to ensure it’s taut.
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Embroidery thread is made up of 6 strands of thread twisted together. For cross stitch you will only use 2 strands of thread cut into 1 metre lengths to be more manageable. To separate the threads, pinch the end of the thread in between your thumb and forefinger to spread out the strands. Take 2 strands in your other hand and pinch the remaining thread in between your thumb and forefinger and gently pull the 2 strands of thread up. Continue to slowly pull until entirely separated. The thread will gather, but it should not tangle.
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Across stitch pattern uses o graph divided into 10 stitch x 10 stitch sections to help count stitches. Each small square represents 1 stitch.
Use the colour key to match the thread colours. Mark off your completed stitches on the design chort to keep track of your progress. -
Begin stitching in the centre, working outwards. Arrows on the top and side of the graph indicate the central point.
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To complete your hoop, tum It over and trim the excess fabric from the edges. Alternatively, trim the fabric and fold it over the inner part of the back side of the hoop. Use hot glue to secure the fabric.
How To Stitch
Singgle
| Using the holes in the fabric, bring the needle up through point A.
Leave o linch thread tall underneath the fabric and hold it in place with your
finger. Take the needle diagonally across and insert it down through B.
Position the tail of thread underneath the cross in the centre and hold it in
place.
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| Bring the needle back up at C, catching the loose thread tail underneath and
holding it in place. Then insert the needle down through D to complete a
single cross.
| Continue to make a row of crosses.
Fotlow the same technique for a vertical row.
Row
| Using the holes in the fabric. bring the needle up through point C and down
through D. Continue along the row with diagonal stitches. Keep hold of the
tail of thread underneath the fabric so it does not pull through.
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| Return in the opposite direction, completing the crosses by connecting the
ends with diagonal stitches. Catch the loose tail of thread within the crosses
to hold it in place. Follow the same technique for a vertical row.
Desing Chart
