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Puff Foam Embroidery

Free project instructions to embroider with puff foam.

Free project instructions to embroider with puff foam.

Puff foam is a gorgeous way to add depth and texture to your embroidery. The unique, raised area give a three-dimensional look to the design.
 

Project Needs & Notes:

- Puff foam embroidery design
- Medium-weight (2.5 ounce) cutaway stabilizer
- 2-3 mm puff foam

The design used in this tutorial is A3490, Butterfly Puff Foam.
 

Free project instructions to embroider with puff foam.
Some embroidery designs are specially digitized to be used with puff foam.

When using puff foam with these designs, heavy satin stitches over the foam create a raised, dimensional effect.

Free project instructions to embroider with puff foam.
The color change sheet for a puff foam design shows which section is used with puff foam.

In this example, CC4 is labeled as "puff wing tips."

Free project instructions to embroider with puff foam.
Choose puff foam that matches the color of the thread used.

Free project instructions to embroider with puff foam.
Hoop the fabric or item with one piece of cutaway stabilizer.

Free project instructions to embroider with puff foam.
Embroider the design, referencing the color change sheet as you stitch.

Free project instructions to embroider with puff foam.
Before stitching the "puff" section, lay the puff foam in the hoop.

Free project instructions to embroider with puff foam.
Continue embroidering the design.

The needle perforates the foam while stitching.

Free project instructions to embroider with puff foam.
After the foam section has finished, remove the foam.

In this example, the design is complete; there are no more sections to embroider. If working with another design that had more embroidery after the puff section, then continue stitching the design until complete.

Free project instructions to embroider with puff foam.
Bits of foam can be removed with tweezers.

Free project instructions to embroider with puff foam.
Puff foam can also be pushed into the satin stitches with the point of a small scissors.
Normal laundering is fine, but air dry. Avoid dry cleaning, as the chemicals can make the puff foam dissolve.

Free project instructions to embroider with puff foam.
This butterfly's wings get extra dimension and interest thanks to the puff foam.

Use on your next embroidery project for a unique look!
Puff Foam Embroidery



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Products used in this Project:
Cardinal Tree (Puff Foam) $4.99 - $5.99

Available in 3 Sizes:

5.54" x 7.80" | 4.86" x 6.84" | 2.74" x 3.86"
Graceful Lily (Puff Foam) $3.99 - $4.99

Available in 3 Sizes:

6.35" x 5.71" | 5.41" x 4.86" | 3.86" x 3.47"
Graceful Rose (Puff Foam) $3.99 - $4.99

Available in 3 Sizes:

6.86" x 5.71" | 5.83" x 4.85" | 3.86" x 3.20"
Swirling Heart (Puff Foam) $4.99 - $5.99

Available in 3 Sizes:

6.19" x 5.86" | 5.14" x 4.87" | 3.87" x 3.67"
Bunny Slippers (Puff Foam) $3.99 - $4.99

Available in 2 Sizes:

3.56" x 2.68" | 2.52" x 1.91"
Bird (Puff Foam) $3.49 - $3.99

Available in 2 Sizes:

3.67" x 3.82" | 2.75" x 2.85"
Bumblebee (Puff Foam) $3.49 - $3.99

Available in 2 Sizes:

3.85" x 3.72" | 2.85" x 2.76"
Butterfly (Puff Foam) $2.99 - $3.99

Available in 2 Sizes:

3.86" x 3.59" | 2.86" x 2.66"