I have the worst hand writing, it is generally really big and untidy. When I go to work shops I hate having to write my name on a tag or sticky label. This I find is much better my very own embroidered name badge.
I also hate sticking safety pins in my clothes(along with untidy writing I'm a little bit anal).
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You will need.
4 - 1" X 3" pieces for outer edge of badge
1 - 1 1/2" X 2 1/2" actual size.(white fabric) I started with a piece of fabric larger than this and cut it down.
1 - 2 1/2" X 3 1/2" Weaveline or similar
1 - 3 1/2" X 2 1/2" Pellon
1 - 3 1/2" X 2 1/2" for the back
Magnetic clasp or a safety pin.
All seams are 1/4"
Please read all instructions before starting.
I used excel on my computer to create a 1 1/2" X 2 1/2" cell then played with fonts and sizes to fit centrally within the cell.
Using a light box or window trace the square and name onto your white fabric with a pigma pen.
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Iron weaveline to the back of your fabric.
Back stitch.
Trim to size.
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Sew one 1" X 3" strip to top(long edge) and one to the bottom - iron with seam allowance away from name section.
Due to a technical problem Lorraine has now become Judith.
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Trim
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Sew one 1"X 3" strip to the side and the last one to the other side.
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Trim.
Iron pellon piece to the back of this section.
With right sides together sew front to backing piece.
Leave a opening on one side for turning and if you are using a magnetic clasp this is where you will put it inside your badge.
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Clip the corners and turn inside out. I use the end of a knitting needle to pock out the corners.
Press.
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This is the magnetic clasp I used. I like them as they don't put holes in your clothes. I have a name badge for work with a clasp like this. They only cost about $3.00 and I got mine from a place that makes name badges. If you live in Adelaide I bought mine from Evright.com pty ltd in Gouger Street.
It comes in 2 parts one piece goes inside the badge the other is a magnet which holds the badge on even through a few layers of clothing.
Separate the two pieces. Peel off the sticky backing and carefully slide through turning hole with the sticky side facing the pellon. This is a little tricky as you want it to be in the middle of your badge. It fits just behind the white fabric.
Slip stitch the opening closed.
I then did a running stitch(through all layers) around the white fabric extending up to the edges.
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This is the back of the badge with the magnet attached.
If you are not using a magnetic clasp you can sew a safety pin to the back.
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If you are completely mad you can make one for every one attending a workshop.
More about the workshop soon.
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