DIYEmbroidered Map: The Most Thoughtful GiftEver

这可能是之一my favorite DIY giftsof all time. It’s intensely personal, it’s relatively easy, very inexpensive, and it means so much to the recipient. It’s a perfect gift for someone who is moving away, for someone who lives far from you, for someone who shared a special vacation destination with you, and so many others. It would make a lovely gift this holiday season for any number of people who live far from you. Let’s do this.

DIYEmbroidered Map View in gallery

DIY刺绣地图教程 View in gallery

DIYLevel:初学者中级(需要注意缝制步道而不会损坏地图)

DIYEmbroidered Map - Materials View in gallery

需要的材料:

  • 地图,大小适合框架(示例使用打印在常规办公纸上的州公路地图)
  • Lightweight fusible interfacing
  • Embroidery floss in the color of your choice
  • Sharp needle
  • 地图框架(未显示)

首先切成一块 View in gallery

首先切成一块of fusible interfacing that’s slightly smaller (1/2” smaller on all sides) than your map.

确定接口的哪一侧 View in gallery

确定接口的哪一侧has the textured bumps. These are the fusible bits to attach the interfacing to the paper.

将地图右侧放在熨衣板上 View in gallery

将地图右侧放在熨衣板上. (Try not to drool with envy at this ironing board cover. It’s a lovely specimen, I know.)

interfacing fusible side down View in gallery

Center your interfacing fusible side down onto the back of your map.

蒸汽铁将接口融合到地图上 View in gallery

使用蒸汽铁将接口融合到地图上。

小心不要加热接口太久 View in gallery

小心不要加热接口太久, but rather just enough to fuse the two pieces together.

prepare your embroidery floss View in gallery

将地图放在一分钟的时间里,准备刺绣牙线。作为粗略的估计,您需要的牙线大约是长度的八倍embroidered trailon your map. The floss will be doubled over, so your doubled-up length will be about four times the trail length.

在牙线的末端打结 View in gallery

在牙线的末端打结. Make it as flat as possible. Keep in mind that a small knot here is fine; the map is going in a frame and won’t be moved when done, so it’s not like you need a heavy duty knot here.

Make a small diagonal stitch View in gallery

在小径的起点或终点上制作一个小针刺;这将是心脏的一部分。如果位置在地图上标记,请尝试保持名称可见。

做另一个小针脚 View in gallery

做另一个小针脚, leaning the other way and connecting at the bottom point, to create the middle part of your heart. Aww. I really loved this project at this point.

只需针迹两个对角线针迹 View in gallery

Now, you’ll want to beef up your heart so that it stands out a little more from the trail. To do this, simply stitch two diagonal stitches directly outside the first two. Basically, you’re doubling up the heart width.

the heart complete View in gallery

With the heart complete, it’s time to begin stitching your trail. We’ll be using a gently modified backstitch here. A true backstitch creates a fully solid line; the trail we’re stitching here does have slight gaps, but they are nominal. To sew a backstitch, you want to bring your needle up through the map at the forward point of your stitch.

将针头并一直上升 View in gallery

将针头和牙线一直穿过您的针迹,然后将针头通过地图向下向下向下向下向下向下向下,这将变成缝线的后点(例如“ Caboose”)。

DIY绣花图飞路粉 View in gallery

这个过程看起来像这样。我发现将地图固定到光线上很有帮助,以找到我想将针头推动的点。一旦在纸上创建针孔,就可以留在那里(与缝制在织物中不同,在织物上您有一些编织的宽恕)。因此,您想第一次将针头戳。另外,当您第一次戳破地图时,要处理受控的压力爆发,然后再一次用牙线将眼睛带到地图上。如果您在这两个关键针迹方面太温和和缓慢,则可能会冒着撕裂,折磨或损坏地图的风险。

DIYEmbroidered Map - refresh you on the backstitch View in gallery

So, just to refresh you on the backstitch: you’re moving forward in your trail (yellow line), but your individual stitches (green arrows) are sewn backwards, in the opposite direction.

DIY刺绣地图 - 地图的背面 View in gallery

Here’s what the back side of your map will look like. Each part of the trail is covered with two halves of floss stitches.

DIY刺绣地图 - 在地图上找到自己 View in gallery

如果您发现自己在地图上没有足够的牙线完成地图,请不要担心。您只需连接一个平面的结,然后重新扎紧针头,将其加倍,将末端绑起来,然后在您离开的任何地方启动您的后缝图案。

DIY刺绣地图切割 View in gallery

在步道的尽头,您将以与开始步道完全相同的方式缝制心脏。然后在地图背面打结一个结,然后修剪牙线。

the map paper down to the correct size View in gallery

Cut the map paper down to the correct size for your frame (if you haven’t done this already).

Place the map of your heart in the frame. View in gallery

Place the map of your heart in the frame.

连接两个分开心的地图 View in gallery

中提琴!完毕。一张将两个分开的心,记忆,经验等的地图。

DIY刺绣框架地图 View in gallery

I love how this gift idea is all about connection on a very personal level.

DIY刺绣地图礼物 View in gallery

有趣的是,最好的礼物真的不必花很多钱。这个特殊的东西是如此简单,需要相对较短的时间,但却是无价的。

DIY刺绣地图定制礼物 View in gallery

您可以自定义用于缝制步道的牙线颜色。考虑使用金属金牙线或与收件人空间相匹配的任何颜色。

DIYEmbroidered Map Decor View in gallery

这份礼物是如此甜蜜的一个方面是,爱的踪迹流了两个方向。就像,两端都在发送和接收爱。

白色刺绣地图 View in gallery

I find that two-directional flow aspect comforting, especially for people physically separated from loved ones,尤其在一年中的这个时候。

DIYEmbroidered Map Christmas Gift View in gallery

我希望你享受这个DIY项目到你的核心。快乐的礼物。

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