Faux Embroidery Hoop Using Tombow Dual Brush Pens

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Step 1: Swatch and Stitch

The first step in any project is to test the materials. Use fabric scrap and test Tombow Dual Brush Pens on it to find the perfect color palette: 025, 131, 158, 192, 451, 623, 761, 772, 991, and 992. Practice strokes on scrap fabric before diving into the final piece. This allows you to see how the ink absorbs into the fabric and prevents any bleeding that might occur.

Once the color palette is finalized, use a light pad to transfer the design onto the fabric using a Tombow MONO Twin Permanent Marker. Use consistent dashes and spacing to create a faux running stitch. To dot the “I”, use a circle to represent a French knot. If you don’t have a light pad, you can tape your design to a window.

Step 2: Add Hoop

Next, center the design and place the fabric between the embroidery hoop rings. Then, tighten the screw to secure the design.

Step 3: Add Floral Wreath

To start your wreath, choose Dual Brush Pen colors for the center of the flowers. Then draw groupings of dots, slightly separated to represent French knots. Next, add dashes and dots to represent a running stitch and French knots for the flower petals. Finally, add different shades of green dashes as a running stitch for the stems and leaves.

Step 4: Embellish Hoop

Next, trim the excess fabric around the edge of the hoop. Then, run the Tombow Xtreme Adhesive around the edge of the embroidery hoop. Since the Tombow Xtreme Adhesive is very strong, you’ll need to flick your wrist or swipe the tape runner in the opposite direction to break the adhesive bond. Next, attach the ribbon to the sides of the hoop and trim any excess.