CTR SHIELD

Here is a fun tutorial on how to make your own CTR shield out of cute fabric! 

Use it on any of our scripture cover or tote patterns... If you buy a pattern, there is a CTR template included for free!

Materials needed:

CTR Template (included in your pattern for free).  you cab buy these in my etsy shop separately.
Freezer paper
exacto knife
cutting board
fabric
fray check
fabric paint
paint brush
fabric scissors
pencil
iron
Sewing machine (if you don't sew, you can do THIS!)

1. Take your CTR template (included in your pattern) and trace it with a pencil onto freezer paper- shiny side down.

2. Take an exacto knife and cut out the letters carefully.

Take your time.

 

3. Be sure to save the hole part of the letter R.

4.This is how it should look right after you cut it out.

 5. Now trace with pencil your two sizes of shields (also included in your pattern) onto freezer paper or cardstock. Cut them out and trace onto the back side of your fabrics.

 6. You should have two sizes of fabric shields now.

 

7. Add Fray Check to the entire edges of both shields.

Let them dry a bit.

 

8. Center your letters over the smaller shield

 

9. Add the piece that fits into the letter R.

Make sure the shiny side of the little piece is facing down like the rest of the freezer paper should be :)

 

10. Now iron carefully for about 20-30 seconds. 

The freezer paper will stick to the fabric.

 

11. Let it cool down. Add some paint.

 

 12. Take your brush and spread the paint evenly over all the letters.

 

13. Let it dry completely.

 

14. Once it is dry, peel off the freezer paper

 

15. Put the smaller shield on top of the larger shield and sew them together (you would sew right along the edge of the blue shield above). You can add it to your cover or tote by sewing it on  :)

 

 

So easy and definitely a cute embellishment.

Add a Pocket

 

 

 

 

Here is an easy idea... add a pocket to the spine of your cover.  Sew two pieces of fabric, right sides together, that will fit down the spine about an inch from the top. Leave a few inches of space when sewing to turn the fabric right side out.  Turn the fabric right side out and make sure the corners are nice and pushed out.  Fold raw edges under and sew opening closed.  Now, pin in place on cover and sew around three sides- NOT the top.  This will give you a cute pocket for pens, etc.

How to make a Ribbon Flower

RIBBON FLOWER TUTORIAL

You will need:

-7/8" Ribbon
-Scissors
-Thread
-Needle
-Hot Glue
-Button
-Fabric scrap

1. Grab your 7/8” size of ribbon.

2. Cut 5 pieces that are each 3” long.

3. Find the middle of each ribbon and pinch it in half. Sew it closed with your thread and needle (Example 1).

4. Fold the edges of each piece in half so the raw edges meet (Example 2).

5. Start with a knot and run a gathering stitch along the bottom of each piece (Example 3). Keep the stitches uniform.

6. Put your last stitch through the first piece so it forms a circle- DO NOT TIE A KNOT YET (Example 4).

7. Cinch it all tight in the center (Example 5). Tie a knot to hold it in place. Keep it as tight as you can.

8. Hot glue a button or ***fabric covered button to the center. Make sure you look which side is top and bottom. Glue button to the top side. You can trim loose or fraying ends before you glue the button on.

9. Hot Glue the ribbon flower on to your clip/barrette, scripture cover or tote.

You are all DONE!

***For a fabric covered Button, cut out a circle of fabric slightly bigger than your button. Run a gathering stitch around the edges of the circle. Place button in the center and cinch the thread around the button. Tie a knot to hold it all together (Example below).