Description
ITH Design Details
ITH stands for “In the Hoop” and refers to embroidery machine files that stitch a 3D project like this one.
.ZIP file Includes these machine embroidery file formats: DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PES, SEW, VIP, VP3, XXX
Number of Hoopings: 7 to make pair of clothed dolls as shown
| size | minimum hoop
size needed** |
finished
doll height* |
|---|---|---|
| small | 5×7″ | 8″ tall |
| medium | 6×10″ | 11″ tall |
| large | 7×12″ | 13″ tall |
* Finished size may vary depending on how you assemble your project
** Please refer to the image with design thumbnails for exact design measurements to verify your hoops are large enough.
Tools and Materials Needed
Tools
- Embroidery machine
- Embroidery Thread and bobbin (40wt polyester thread is suggested, bobbin can be the same or use 60wt or 90wt bobbin thread if you like)
- Sharp fabric scissors
- Hemostats may help with turning and stuffing
- Needle Nose pliers and wire cutter for armature wire
Materials:
- Fabrics (instructions for each part have more info on fabric choices)
- For body – stretch knits twice as large as your hoop size,
- For head – front & back sized to your hoop choice, stretch knits recommended
- For clothing – stretch knits that are twice as large as your chosen hoop size
- For hair/beard – small amount of faux fur to create glued on wig.
- Recommended Embroidery stabilizers: no-show mesh stabilizer for body front and back, medium weight cut-away for the head, and water or heat soluble film suggested under facial features.
- Fiberfill or other stuffing of choice.
- Wire armature is optional. You can learn about them here: https://ballyhoocreations.com/2020/04/making-wired-poseable-cloth-characters/
- Hand sewing needle and strong thread for closing the head, or fabric glue
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