Introduction: Sew Your Heart Into a Card
What?
Make a hand-sewn card, not a printed product or a simple flat design. It allows the person who receives the card to feel more of your heartfelt intention.
How?
First, use an awl to poke holes.
Use a needle and colorful threads to sew your own designed card.
Then stick it onto the card.
Why?
Now, many cards sold in bookstores and online are mass-produced printed products.
They don’t have a "one and only" feeling.
I hope this hand-sewn card can truly and directly convey feelings and care.
Outline:
Step 1: Cut the Card
Step 2: Design the Pattern
Step 3: Poke Holes
Step 4: Sew the Card
Step 5: Make the Bead Effect
Step 6: Write Blessings
Step 7: Apply Double-Sided Tape
Step 8: Done!!!
Supplies
Materials:
1. Scissors
2. A4 art paper
3. cutting mat
4. awl
5. pencil
6. eraser
7. colorful threads
8. needle
9.tape
10. double-sided tape
11. craft knife (or utility knife)
Step 1: Cut the Card
Materials: A4 art paper, craft knife (or utility knife)
Cut the A4 art paper into one half (A5) and one quarter (A6).
Note:
We only need one A5 and one A6 piece.
Step 2: Design the Pattern
Materials: Pencil, reference text
Draw the pattern (using the text "Just for U" as an example).
Note:
You can refer to text designs from the internet or books, or design your own text and pattern.
Attachments
Step 3: Poke Holes
Materials: Awl, cutting mat, eraser
Use the awl to poke holes along the lines (to make sewing easier).
Then erase the pencil lines with an eraser.
Note:
The distance between holes is about 3-5mm.
Place a cutting mat underneath.
Step 4: Sew the Card
Materials: Needle, thread, tape
Sew the card with needle and thread.
To keep the card flat, use tape to fix the thread ends on the back.
Note:
You can use different colors to create a colorful effect.
Step 5: Make the Bead Effect
If you want to make a bead effect, tie a knot on the front, then bring the thread back to the back.
Note:
You can use different colors to create a colorful effect.
Step 6: Write Blessings
You can also draw pictures and write words on it.
Note:
Using glitter pens looks very nice.
Step 7: Apply Double-Sided Tape
Materials: Double-sided tape
Stick double-sided tape on the back of the sewn paper,
then stick it onto the A5 paper folded in half.
Note:
Tear off a small piece of tape at the start.
It’s easier to align before sticking.
Step 8: We’re All Done !!!
