Maya Ellison
Plastic canvas is a versatile material that can be used for various crafts, including embroidery and cross-stitch. When working with plastic canvas and ribbons, such as pink ribbons, it is important to have the necessary tools and follow specific steps to ensure a neat and secure finish. This involves threading the ribbon through a darning needle and following a specific stitching pattern through the holes of the plastic canvas, pulling the ribbon tightly after each stitch. Additional steps include joining multiple pieces of ribbon-embroidered plastic canvas together to create a box, which can be further embellished with beads.
Sewing a plastic canvas with pink ribbon
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Materials | Plastic canvas, pink silk ribbon, fabric, fabric glue, scissors, iron, needle, bead |
| Dimensions | 19 x 24 meshes (holes) |
| Steps | 1. Thread the ribbon through the needle. 2. Bring the needle to the front through hole A2 and take it back through B1. 3. Pull the ribbon tightly and secure with a knot. 4. Continue embroidery by bringing the needle to the front through A3 and taking it back through C1. 5. Repeat the process with yellow ribbon. |
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What You'll Learn
Threading the needle
Now, take a rectangular piece of plastic canvas and position it in a landscape layout. Starting from the bottom left corner, bring the needle from the front through hole A2 and then take it back through hole B1. Pull the ribbon tightly, but make sure to secure the back tail of the ribbon with your other hand.
Continue the process by bringing the needle to the front through hole A3 and then taking it back through hole C1. Keep pulling the ribbon tightly as you work, creating a neat and secure stitch. This process will be repeated to cover the desired area of the plastic canvas with the pink ribbon.
Once you have reached the top holes, you can start wrapping the outer line with the ribbon. If you are joining multiple pieces of the canvas, you can follow a similar process, joining the pieces together securely. For example, if you are working with pieces 4 and 5, you can join them by starting from the lower corner and repeating the stitching process.
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Stitching technique
To begin stitching with a pink ribbon, thread around 2 yards of the ribbon onto a darning needle. Take a rectangular piece of plastic canvas and position it in landscape orientation. Starting from the bottom left corner, leave about 2 inches of ribbon and bring the needle from the front through hole A2 and then take it back through B1. Pull the ribbon tightly, but keep hold of the tail end with your free hand to secure it with a knot later. Bring the needle to the front through A3 and take it back through C1. Repeat this process, bringing the needle to the front through A4 and then taking it back through B2.
Continue in this manner, stitching diagonally across the plastic canvas. When you reach the top-most holes, start wrapping the outer line with the ribbon. When you reach the middle pink square, make a loop for a bead, checking its size by passing the bead through the loop a few times to secure it. Then, wrap the ribbon 2-3 times around the bead to secure it in place.
After completing the first piece, join it with the next rectangular piece. Start by bringing the needle to the front through A7 and taking it back through B6. Pull the ribbon tightly. Bring the needle to the front through A8 and take it back through C6, continuing in this manner across the canvas. Once you reach the end, take out the needle and tie 2 knots at the back to secure the ribbon. Cut off any excess ribbon.
Repeat this process for all the rectangular pieces, and remember to work in the opposite direction of the pink strokes for the remaining pieces.
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Securing the ribbon
To secure the ribbon when sewing plastic canvas, it is important to pull the ribbon tightly as you work. Thread the pink ribbon through a darning needle, leaving about 2 inches of ribbon at the beginning. Bring the needle to the front through hole A2 of your plastic canvas, then take it back through hole B1. Pull the ribbon tight and secure the back tail with your needle-free hand, as this will be used to make a knot at the end. Continue stitching, bringing the needle to the front through A3 and taking it back through C1.
When you reach the middle pink square of piece 1, make a loop for a bead, checking its size by passing the bead through the loop a few times to secure it. Wrap the ribbon around 2-3 times to secure it, being careful not to make a mess.
Once you have finished stitching, take out the needle and tie 2 knots at the back to secure the ribbon. Cut off any excess ribbon. Repeat this process for any additional rectangular pieces.
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Joining pieces
Start by threading the pink ribbon through the darning needle. Leave about 2 inches of ribbon at the bottom left corner, bringing the needle to the front through hole A2 and taking it back through B1. Pull the ribbon tightly, but secure the back tail of the ribbon with your needle-free hand. This will be used to make a knot at the end. Bring the needle to the front through A3 and take it back through C1. Repeat this process, joining pieces together by moving diagonally up the canvas.
When you reach the topmost holes, start wrapping the outer line with the ribbon. When you reach the middle pink square, make a loop for a bead, checking its size by passing the bead through and pulling it tight. Secure the bead by wrapping the ribbon 2-3 times around it.
Continue joining pieces, wrapping the ribbon around the canvas and securing beads as needed. When you have joined all the pieces, take out the needle and tie 2 knots at the back to secure the ribbon. Cut off any extra ribbon.
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Adding beads
When working with beads, it's important to consider the weight of the beads and how they will impact your project. Heavier beads, for example, may require hand washing to ensure they stay in place. You can use a dot of hot glue inside each bead to secure them in place, as shown in the example of creating a necklace with ribbon and gold beads.
If you're adding beads to a garment, such as a skirt or a shirt, you can sew the ribbon with beads into the seams. For instance, you can sew the ribbon into the shoulder seam of a shirt and reinforce it with twill tape. This will ensure that the beads stay securely attached to the garment.
Another option is to use Steam-a-Seam strips to attach the ribbon with beads to your project. This method is quick and easy, and it holds up well, even after washing. Simply place the strips where you want the ribbon to go, press the ribbon on top, and then iron it in place.
When working with plastic canvas, you can also incorporate beads by sewing through the holes in the canvas. This technique can be used to attach beads directly to the canvas or to secure the ribbon with beads in place. You can also use hot glue to attach beads to the plastic canvas, as shown in the example of creating a hamster lampshade.
By following these tips and tricks, you can easily add beads to your plastic canvas pink ribbon projects, creating unique and personalized creations. Have fun experimenting with different bead colours, sizes, and arrangements to make your projects stand out!
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Frequently asked questions
Thread about 2 yards of pink ribbon in a darning needle. Take a rectangular piece of plastic canvas, working in landscape position. Start from the bottom left corner, leaving about 2 inches of ribbon, and bring the needle to the front through hole A2 and take it back through B1. Pull the ribbon tightly, but secure the back tail of the ribbon with your other hand.
Bring the needle to the front through hole A3 and take it back through C1. Pull the ribbon tightly.
Tie two knots at the back to secure the ribbon and cut off any excess.
