Example stitched with the Brother Luminaire 10 5/8-inch X 10 5/8-inch hoop. Finished snack mat measures approximately 10 ½-inches wide X 8-inches long.
I designed this snack mat as an In-the-Hoop embroidery project. Project features a free scrolling heart design download courtesy of Brother sewing machine company, along with the free multi-sized designs I digitized in the Brother PE Design 11 program. You'll find links to files and step-by-step instructions below. Are you ready? Lets go sew!
You can read about my first version of the snack mat, produced for the Brother blog as a Brother Ambassador.
View instructions and download the scrolling heart design shown by clicking on the image below to visit the blog.
View instructions and download the scrolling heart design shown by clicking on the image below to visit the blog.
Now, let's get started with steps for creating my In-the-Hoop Snack Mat.
Step 1. Download the free design files from Let’s Go Sew.
Note: This mat comes in three sizes in the Brother .pes format. You’ll need to use conversion software for other formats. Be sure to check each file to see if it's compatible with your hoop size. No software? Designs in Machine Embroidery has a free program you can download. CLICK HERE if you are interested in more information on their Embroidery Tool Shed program.
Important: Depending on hoop size files may stitch in a vertical layout.
Important: Depending on hoop size files may stitch in a vertical layout.
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SIZE A files combined.
Approximate finished size for size A: 10" wide X 8" long.
Size A files for 10 5/8-inch X 10 5/8-inch or 10 5/8-inch X 16-inch hoop:
LGS_Snack Mat_SizeA.pes
LGS_Snack Mat Outline_SizeA.pes
Size A files for 10 5/8-inch X 10 5/8-inch or 10 5/8-inch X 16-inch hoop:
LGS_Snack Mat_SizeA.pes
LGS_Snack Mat Outline_SizeA.pes
| lgs_snack_mat_sizea.pes |
| lgs_snack_mat_outline_sizea.pes |
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Size B files combined.
Approximate finished size for size B: 9 1/2" wide X 7" long.
Size B files for 8-inch X 12-inch hoop:
LGS_Snack Mat_SizeB.pes
LGS_Snack Mat Outline_SizeB.pes
Size B files for 8-inch X 12-inch hoop:
LGS_Snack Mat_SizeB.pes
LGS_Snack Mat Outline_SizeB.pes
| lgs_snack_mat_sizeb.pes |
| lgs_snack_mat_outline_sizeb.pes |
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Size C files combined.
Approximate finished size for size C: 9 1/4" wide X 6" long.
Size C files for 6-inch X 10-inch hoop:
LGS_Snack Mat_SizeC.pes
LGS_Snack Mat Outline_SizeC.pes
Size C files for 6-inch X 10-inch hoop:
LGS_Snack Mat_SizeC.pes
LGS_Snack Mat Outline_SizeC.pes
| lgs_snack_mat_sizec.pes |
| lgs_snack_mat_outline_sizec.pes |
Step 2. Cut a piece of solid or tone on tone print fabric to fully fit in your hoop. Cut a matching piece of 987 Pellon Fusible craft fleece and fuse to wrong side of fabric.
Step 3. Cut two additional pieces of fabric for creating the envelope style back closure. Fold each piece in half crosswise and press. See fabric sizes for each snack mat file below:
- Snack Mat Size A: 13" wide X 9" long, fold to equal 6 1/2" wide X 9" long.
- Snack Mat Size B: 12" wide X 8 1/2" long, fold to equal 6" wide X 8 1/2" long.
- Snack Mat Size C: 12" wide X 7 1/4" long, fold to equal 6" wide X 7 1/4" long.
Step 4. Download and transfer both snack mat files sized for your hoop, along with the free Brother February 2021 embroidery design shown below. Click on image to download file from blog.brothersews.com.
Step 5. Create a combination design as follows:
- Begin with Snack Mat file sized for your hoop. this file includes the four rectangular fill shapes.
- Add hearts to blank fabric areas, mirror imaging designs as needed and centering each one in the blank spaces.
- Add desired lettering in the center.
- Add the outline file last. Note that the thread color for the outline file is blue. You'll want to stitch this file with embroidery thread that matches your fabric.
Step 6. Hoop fabric backed with fleece with right side facing up.
Embroider completed design for front side of snack mat, stopping before final rectangular outline. Tip: For best results stitch fancy fill sections at 600 stitches per minute or less when possible.
Step 7. Center folded pieces over the embroidered front, overlapping by 1-inch in the middle. Note: Excess covers the design, leaving room for seam allowance. Use low tack, removable tape to secure folded edges. It’s important to keep folded edges flat so embroidery foot doesn’t catch while stitching. Stitch final outline.
Tip: 3M Transpore tape is my preferred low tack tape. It's easy to find, you can stitch right through it if necessary, it's reusable, and removable. Just remember to take it off the fabric as soon as you're finished stitching.
Tip: 3M Transpore tape is my preferred low tack tape. It's easy to find, you can stitch right through it if necessary, it's reusable, and removable. Just remember to take it off the fabric as soon as you're finished stitching.
Step 8. Time to finish! Carefully peel away tape. Remove fabric from hoop. Trim seam allowance and clip corners to reduce bulk. Turn right side out through back opening. Press and then topstitch close to the edge. You are finished! Enjoy!
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