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Dinosaur Plush Bundle Embroidery Instructions
Dinosaur Plush Bundle Embroidery Instructions
E M B RO I D E RY I N ST R U C T I O N S
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The face files here are intended to be used with several of the dinosaur patterns
from Sew Desu Ne? These include the Carnivore Duo, Herbivore Bundle,
Parasaurolophus, and Ankylosaurus. It includes a face for each type of head and
other body markings and extras.
to ol s
• spray adhesive
• bobbin thread
• sewing needles
• at least 4" x 4" embroidery
hoop
Embroidering requires a few special tools that are • masking tape
different from general sewing. What brands to get can
• medium-weight cut-away
stabilizer
differ depending on what your machine likes. So don't • water soluble stabilizer (if
be afraid to test different kinds to see how they go. using minky)
hoopi ng
To get the fabric ready for embroidering, these are the standard steps to follow. Some prefer to
deviate in their own ways that suit their machine better, but if you’re new to embroidery this is a
good place to start.
for example:
cut a 4” x 4” hoop should have 1”
fabric to at least a 6” x 6” piece of
fit pattern fabric. This is compared to
A
the pattern piece you’ll be
n a p/ pile
embroidering for. Cut the 1” 1”
fabric larger than the hoop
size if needed.
1 Refer to the guides at the
beginning of each section
cut your fabric for what size fabrics you
1”
need for the embroidery.
Your fabric should be at least 1” larger
than your hoop on all sides, but also
large enough for your pattern piece.
2 3 4
cut your stabilizer spray the stabilizer spread the fabric
Cut your stabilizer at least 1” larger Use your adhesive spray Spread the minky over your
than your hoop on all sides. (according to the manufacturer’s stabilizer until it’s smooth and
directions) to spray your stabilizer. adheres well.
check press
nap inner tape
direction into stabilizer
outer when
hoop directions
indicate
5 6 7
place the fabric press the inner hoop wash-away stabilizer
Place all your embroidery layers Press the inner hoop into your Refer to the instructions for your
on top of your outer hoop. Make outer hoop. There should be some design regarding adding top
sure the right side is facing up tension so the fabrics feel taut stabilizer. For applique, it’s often
and the nap is going in the correct when secure. added later in the embroidery.
direction.
b ron tosau ru s
12” long
head side (A1)
na p / pile
• Two 13" x 12" pieces of fabric for
body (A7) A7 A7
• Two 9" x 5" pieces of fabric for
inner leg (A5-6)
*See main pattern for more help
13” wide 13" wide
with choosing fabric.
• black thread for eyes inner legs
• accent thread for eye highlights head
• white thread for eye shines 5” long
8” long
n a p / p i le
n a p / p i le
A1 A1
• accent thread for body spots
A6 A6
7” wide 7” wide
9" wide
FABRIC: E
• Two 8" x 8" pieces of fabric for head
side (A1)
1 2 3
color a color b
hoop your fabric blush eye
• See the steps on page 4 that • Pink works well for this step. • Black works nicely for this
go over how to hoop your
• You could also skip this step step.
fabric.
entirely if you'd rather not • This will stitch the eye and
• Before starting the have blush. nostril.
embroidery, cut a square of
wash-away stabilizer that
covers the embroidery area.
Use masking tape to tape it in
place.
4 5 6
7a 7b 7c
1 2 3
color a
5x7 size: 4x4 size: toenails
hoop your fabric hoop your fabric • A light accent color like white
• See the steps on page 4 that • The 4" x 4" version is placed or cream works nicely for this
go over how to hoop your diagonally to fit in the hoop. step
fabric. • Be sure to hoop your fabric
• Before starting the diagonally as well so the
embroidery, cut a square of design fits on your fabric.
wash-away stabilizer that
covers the embroidery area.
• Either hoop your fabric
with the top water-soluble
Use masking tape to tape it in stabilizer, or tape it on top
place. afterwards.
4 5
color b color c
spots alignment line
• note: the 4x4 version does • Any color can be used for
not have this step. this step.
• A color several shades lighter • This will create a guideline
or darker than your main for cutting the pattern piece
fabric works nicely here. later.
6a 6b 6c
brontosaurus
inner legs: colors:
1 2 3
color a color b
hoop your fabric toenails alignment line
• See the steps on page 4 that • A light accent color like white • Any color can be used for
go over how to hoop your or cream works nicely for this this step.
fabric. step
• This will create a guideline
• Before starting the for cutting the pattern piece
embroidery, cut a square of later.
wash-away stabilizer that
covers the embroidery area.
Use masking tape to tape it in
place.
4a 4b 4c
t r ice ratops
9” long
• Two 8" x 7" pieces of fabric for
n a p/ pile
head side (B1) B7 B7
• Two 13" x 9" pieces of fabric for
body (B7)
• Two 9" x 5" pieces of fabric for
inner leg (B5-6) 13” wide 13" wide
*See main pattern for more help
with choosing fabric.
• black thread for eyes inner legs
• accent thread for eye highlights head
• white thread for eye shines
5” long
7” long
n a p / p i le
• optional pink thread for blush
n a p / p i le
B5 B5
B1 B1
• accent thread for body spots
B6 B6
8” wide 8” wide
9" wide
FABRIC: E
• Two 8" x 8" pieces of fabric for head
side (B1)
1 2 3
color a color b
hoop your fabric blush eye
• See the steps on page 4 that • Pink works well for this step. • Black works nicely for this
go over how to hoop your
• You could also skip this step step.
fabric.
entirely if you'd rather not • This will stitch the eye and
• Before starting the have blush. nostril.
embroidery, cut a square of
wash-away stabilizer that
covers the embroidery area.
Use masking tape to tape it in
place.
4 5 6
7a 7b
1 2 3
color a
5x7 size: 4x4 size: toenails
hoop your fabric hoop your fabric • A light accent color like white
• See the steps on page 4 that • The 4" x 4" version is placed or cream works nicely for this
go over how to hoop your diagonally to fit in the hoop. step
fabric. • Be sure to hoop your fabric
• Before starting the diagonally as well so the
embroidery, cut a square of design fits on your fabric.
wash-away stabilizer that
covers the embroidery area.
• Either hoop your fabric
with the top water-soluble
Use masking tape to tape it in stabilizer, or tape it on top
place. afterwards.
4 5
color b color c
spots alignment line
• note: the 4x4 version does • Any color can be used for
not have this step. this step.
• A color several shades lighter • This will create a guideline
or darker than your main for cutting the pattern piece
fabric works nicely here. later.
6a 6b 6c
triceratops inner
legs: colors:
1 2 3
color a color b
hoop your fabric toenails alignment line
• See the steps on page 4 that • A light accent color like white • Any color can be used for
go over how to hoop your or cream works nicely for this this step.
fabric. step
• This will create a guideline
• Before starting the for cutting the pattern piece
embroidery, cut a square of later.
wash-away stabilizer that
covers the embroidery area.
Use masking tape to tape it in
place.
4a 4b 4c
stegosau ru s
9” long
• Two 7" x 7" pieces of fabric for
n a p/ pile
head side (C1)
• Two 14" x 9" pieces of fabric for C7 C7
body (C7)
• Two 9" x 5" pieces of fabric for
inner leg (C5-6)
*See main pattern for more help 14” wide 14" wide
with choosing fabric.
• black thread for eyes
• accent thread for eye highlights inner legs head
• white thread for eye shines 5” long
7” long
n a p / p i le
• optional pink thread for blush
n a p / p i le
C5 C5
FABRIC: E
• Two 8" x 8" pieces of fabric for head
side (A1)
1 2 3
color a color b
hoop your fabric blush eye
• See the steps on page 4 that • Pink works well for this step. • Black works nicely for this
go over how to hoop your
• You could also skip this step step.
fabric.
entirely if you'd rather not • This will stitch the eye and
• Before starting the have blush. nostril.
embroidery, cut a square of
wash-away stabilizer that
covers the embroidery area.
Use masking tape to tape it in
place.
4 5 6
7a 7b 7c
1 2 3
color a
5x7 size: 4x4 size: toenails
hoop your fabric hoop your fabric • A light accent color like white
• See the steps on page 4 that • The 4" x 4" version is placed or cream works nicely for this
go over how to hoop your diagonally to fit in the hoop. step
fabric. • Be sure to hoop your fabric
• Before starting the diagonally as well so the
embroidery, cut a square of design fits on your fabric.
wash-away stabilizer that
covers the embroidery area.
• Either hoop your fabric
with the top water-soluble
Use masking tape to tape it in stabilizer, or tape it on top
place. afterwards.
4 5
color b color c
spots alignment line
• note: the 4x4 version does • Any color can be used for
not have this step. this step.
• A color several shades lighter • This will create a guideline
or darker than your main for cutting the pattern piece
fabric works nicely here. later.
6a 6b 6c
stegosaurus
inner legs: colors:
1 2 3
color a color b
hoop your fabric toenails alignment line
• See the steps on page 4 that • A light accent color like white • Any color can be used for
go over how to hoop your or cream works nicely for this this step.
fabric. step
• This will create a guideline
• Before starting the for cutting the pattern piece
embroidery, cut a square of later.
wash-away stabilizer that
covers the embroidery area.
Use masking tape to tape it in
place.
4a 4b 4c
t- re x
13” long
head side (A1) head
• Two 8" x 13" pieces of fabric for
n a p/ pile
n a p/ pile
8” long
body (A6) A6 A6 A1 A1
• Two 6" x 7" pieces of fabric for
outer leg (A8) 8” wide 8” wide
• Two 5" x 5" pieces of fabric for arm
claws (A13) and foot claws 8” wide 8" wide outer leg
(A14)
n a p / p i le
7” long
*See main pattern for more help claws A8 A8
n a p / p i le
5” long
A13 A13 A13 A13
• black thread for eyes A14 A14 A14 A14 A14 A14
6” wide 6” wide
• accent thread for eye highlights A14 A14 A14 A14 A14 A14
1 2 3
color a
5x5 size: 4x4 size: blush
hoop your fabric hoop your fabric • Pink works well for this step.
• See the steps on page 4 that • The 4" x 4" version is placed • You could also skip this step
go over how to hoop your diagonally to fit in the hoop. entirely if you'd rather not
fabric.
• Be sure to hoop your fabric have blush.
• Before starting the diagonally as well so the
embroidery, cut a square of design fits on your fabric.
wash-away stabilizer that
covers the embroidery area.
• Either hoop your fabric
with the top water-soluble
Use masking tape to tape it in
stabilizer, or tape it on top
place.
afterwards.
4 5 6
color e
alignment line
• Any color can be used for
this step.
• This will create a guideline
for cutting the pattern piece
later.
8a 8b 8c
1 2 3
color a color b
hoop your fabric spots alignment line
• See the steps on page 4 that • A color several shades lighter • Any color can be used for
go over how to hoop your or darker than your main this step.
fabric. fabric works nicely here.
• This will create a guideline
• Before starting the for cutting the pattern piece
embroidery, cut a square of later.
wash-away stabilizer that
covers the embroidery area.
Use masking tape to tape it in
place.
4a 4b 4c
COLORS: A
colors needed: 1
• stitching line
color changes: 2
B
FABRIC:
• Two 5" x 5" pieces of fabric for arm
claws (A13) and foot claws (A14)
1 2 3
color a
hoop your fabric placement guide remove the hoop
• See the steps on page 4 that • This will stitch out a a. Remove the hoop from
go over how to hoop your placement guide for your your machine and trim the
fabric. claw fabric. threads.
• The sample is hooped with • It will be helpful later when
the floating method, so the trimming the fabric.
fabric is adhered to the top
of heavyweight tear-away
stabilizer.
4 5
color b
place the second stitching line
layer • Use a color that matches
a. Take your remaining fabric your main fabric for this step.
piece and align it over the • This creates the seam lines
placement stitching guides for the claws.
with the right side facing
down.
b. Tape the second layer of
fabric in place.
Place the hoop back in the
machine.
6a 6b 6c
trim 1/8" away
from stitching
cut along
stitching for
opening
r a ptor
body
12” long
head
n a p / p i le
7” long
n a p / p i le
B6 B6
B1 B1
7” wide 7” wide
8” wide 8" wide
claws wings
outer leg
10” long
nap/pile
7” long
5” long
nap/pile
claws wings
Sews the arm claws (B13) and Appliques accent feathers for the
foot claws (B14) in the hoop. open wing (B19) and bent wing
fits: hoops 4" x 4" and above. (B20).
5x7 size: fits open wing
4x4 size: fits bent wing
1 2 3
color a
5x5 size: 4x4 size: blush
hoop your fabric hoop your fabric • Pink works well for this step.
• See the steps on page 4 that • The 4" x 4" version is placed • You could also skip this step
go over how to hoop your diagonally to fit in the hoop. entirely if you'd rather not
fabric.
• Be sure to hoop your fabric have blush.
• Before starting the diagonally as well so the
embroidery, cut a square of design fits on your fabric.
wash-away stabilizer that
covers the embroidery area.
• Either hoop your fabric
with the top water-soluble
Use masking tape to tape it in
stabilizer, or tape it on top
place.
afterwards.
4 5 6
color e
alignment line
• Any color can be used for
this step.
• This will create a guideline
for cutting the pattern piece
later.
8a 8b 8c
COLORS:
colors needed: 1
• markings
color changes: 2
raptor body spots left raptor body spots right raptor leg spots left raptor leg spots right
SIZE: 83mm x 92mm (3.3 in SIZE: 83mm x 92mm (3.3 in SIZE: 82mm x 76mm (3.2 in SIZE: 82mm x 76mm (3.2 in
x 3.6 in) x 3.6 in) x 3 in) x 3 in)
FABRIC: One 8" x 12" piece of FABRIC: One 8" x 12" piece of FABRIC: One 6" x 7" piece of FABRIC: One 6" x 7" piece of
fabric for body (B6) fabric for body (B6) fabric for outer leg (B8) fabric for outer leg (B8)
raptor body feathers 4x4 raptor body feathers 5x7 raptor leg feathers
SIZE: 81mm x 83mm (3.2 in x 3.3 in) SIZE: 127mm x 68mm (5 in x 2.7 in) SIZE: 81mm x 75mm (3.2 in x 3 in)
FABRIC: Two 8" x 12" pieces of fabric for FABRIC: Two 8" x 12" pieces of fabric for FABRIC: Two 6" x 7" pieces of fabric for
body (B6) body (B6) outer leg (B8)
1 2 3
color a
hoop your fabric 4x4 size: markings
• See the steps on page 4 that hoop your fabric • A color several shades lighter
go over how to hoop your • The 4" x 4" version is placed or darker than your main
fabric. diagonally to fit in the hoop. fabric works nicely here.
• Before starting the • Be sure to hoop your fabric
embroidery, cut a square of diagonally as well so the
wash-away stabilizer that design fits on your fabric.
covers the embroidery area.
Use masking tape to tape it in • Either hoop your fabric
place. with the top water-soluble
stabilizer, or tape it on top
afterwards.
4 5a 5b
color b
alignment line cut the fabric
• Any color can be used for a. When finished embroidering, remove the hoop from the
this step. machine. Rip off the water-soluble stabilizer and cut away the
• This will create a guideline backing stabilizer.
Align various body patterns onto the embroidery, matching up
for cutting the pattern piece
later. the paper pattern with the alignment stitching.
b. Pin the paper pattern in place (or trace the outline). Cut around
the pattern. Use the fabric as usual with the rest of the main
pattern instructions.
COLORS: A
colors needed: 1
• stitching line
color changes: 2
B
FABRIC:
• Two 5" x 5" pieces of fabric for arm
claws (A13) and foot claws (A14)
1 2 3
color a
hoop your fabric placement guide remove the hoop
• See the steps on page 4 that • This will stitch out a a. Remove the hoop from
go over how to hoop your placement guide for your your machine and trim the
fabric. claw fabric. threads.
• The sample is hooped with • It will be helpful later when
the floating method, so the trimming the fabric.
fabric is adhered to the top
of heavyweight tear-away
stabilizer.
4 5
color b
place the second stitching line
layer • Use a color that matches
a. Take your remaining fabric your main fabric for this step.
piece and align it over the • This creates the seam lines
placement stitching guides for the claws.
with the right side facing
down.
b. Tape the second layer of
fabric in place.
Place the hoop back in the
machine.
6a 6b 6c
trim 1/8" away
from stitching
cut along
stitching for
opening
1 2 3
color a
hoop your fabric 4x4 size: applique placement
• The sample is hooped with hoop your fabric • Any color can be used for
the floating method, so the • The 4" x 4" version is placed this.
fabric is adhered to the top
of heavy-weight tear-away
diagonally to fit in the hoop. • This creates a guideline for
stabilizer. Water-soluble • Be sure to hoop your fabric placing the applique fabric
diagonally as well so the next.
stabilizer is taped on top in a
later step. design fits on your fabric.
• Either hoop your fabric
with the top water-soluble
stabilizer, or tape it on top
afterwards.
4a 4b 4c
5 6a 6b
trim
along
edge
color b
cutting line trim the applique fabric
• Use a color that matches a. Remove the hoop from the machine. Trim the threads.
your applique fabric for this
b. Trim the applique fabric as close as you can to the previous
step.
stitching. Use curved embroidery scissors for the best result.
• This creates the cutting line
for the applique.
7a 7b 8
add top
stabilizer
clean up
stray fuzz
color c
add the top stabilizer applique edge
a. Run a lint roller over the cut edges if using a fur fabric like • Use a color that matches
minky. This will eliminate any stray fuzz. your applique fabric for this
step.
b. Tape water-soluble stabilizer over the whole embroidery area.
Place the hoop back in the machine. • This creates satin stitching
that will cover the cut edges
of your applique fabric.
9a 9b 9c
a n kylosau ru s
8” long
• Two 6" x 8" pieces of fabric for
n a p/ pile
n a p/ pile
5” long
head side (A)
A A D D
• Two 13" x 6" pieces of fabric for 7” wide
body (I)
• Two 9" x 5" pieces of fabric for 7” wide 7” wide
inner leg (G & H)
• 7" x 5" piece of fabric for upper body
beak (D)
6” long
*See main pattern for more help inner legs
with choosing fabric. 5” long 5” long
I
• black thread for eyes
n a p / p i le
n a p / p i le
G G
• accent thread for eye highlights
• white thread for eye shines
6” long
• optional pink thread for blush H H
I
• accent thread for toe nails 9" wide
13" wide
FABRIC: E
• Two 6" x 8" pieces of fabric for head
side (A)
1 2 3
color a color b
hoop your fabric blush eye
• See the steps on page 4 that • Pink works well for this step. • Black works nicely for this
go over how to hoop your
• You could also skip this step step.
fabric.
entirely if you'd rather not • This will stitch the eye.
• Before starting the have blush.
embroidery, cut a square of
wash-away stabilizer that
covers the embroidery area.
Use masking tape to tape it in
place.
4 5 6
7a 7b 7c
ankylosaurus
nostrils: colors:
1 2 3
color a color b
hoop your fabric nostrils alignment line
• See the steps on page 4 that • Black or a color several • Any color can be used for
go over how to hoop your shades darker than your this step.
fabric. main fabric would work well
• This will create a guideline
• Before starting the here.
for cutting the pattern piece
embroidery, cut a square of later.
wash-away stabilizer that
covers the embroidery area.
Use masking tape to tape it in
place.
4a 4b 4c
inner toes
SIZE: 75mm x 57mm (3 in x 2.2 in)
FABRIC: Two 9" x 5" pieces of fabric for inner leg (G & H)
1 2 3
color a
hoop your fabric 4x4 size: toenails
• See the steps on page 4 that hoop your fabric • A light accent color like white
go over how to hoop your • The 4" x 4" version is placed or cream works nicely for this
fabric. diagonally to fit in the hoop. step
• Before starting the • Be sure to hoop your fabric
embroidery, cut a square of diagonally as well so the
wash-away stabilizer that design fits on your fabric.
covers the embroidery area.
Use masking tape to tape it in • Either hoop your fabric
place. with the top water-soluble
stabilizer, or tape it on top
afterwards.
4 5a 5b
color b
alignment line cut the fabric
• Any color can be used for a. When finished embroidering, remove the hoop from the
this step. machine. Rip off the water-soluble stabilizer and cut away the
• This will create a guideline backing stabilizer.
Align various body patterns onto the embroidery, matching up
for cutting the pattern piece
later. the paper pattern with the alignment stitching.
b. Pin the paper pattern in place (or trace the outline). Cut around
the pattern. Use the fabric as usual with the rest of the main
pattern instructions.
9” long
na p / pile
n a p / p ile
7” long
for body (F) F F
• 9" x 5" piece of fabric for A A
inner legs (I)
• 5" x 13" piece of fabric for 7” wide 7” wide 11" wide 11" wide
upper crest (D)
• Two 7" x 8" pieces of fabric inner legs
n a p / p i le
for outer legs (H)
7” long
• Two 8" x 6" pieces of fabric crest arms
I I
for arms (K)
6” long 6” long
13” long
K K
*See main pattern for more 10” wide
n a p / p i le
n a p / p i le
8” long
n a p / p i le
highlights H H
• white thread for eye shines 5” wide 8” wide
• optional pink thread for blush
• accent thread for toe nails 7" wide 7" wide
• accent thread for body markings
parasaurolophus
eye: colors:
1 2 3
color a color b
hoop your fabric blush eye
• See the steps on page 4 that • Pink works well for this step. • Black works nicely for this
go over how to hoop your
• You could also skip this step step.
fabric.
entirely if you'd rather not • This will stitch the eye.
• Before starting the have blush.
embroidery, cut a square of
wash-away stabilizer that
covers the embroidery area.
Use masking tape to tape it in
place.
4 5 6
7a 7b 7c
parasaurolophus
nostrils: colors:
1 2 3
color a color b
hoop your fabric nostrils alignment line
• See the steps on page 4 that • Black or a color several • Any color can be used for
go over how to hoop your shades darker than your this step.
fabric. main fabric would work well
• This will create a guideline
• Before starting the here.
for cutting the pattern piece
embroidery, cut a square of later.
wash-away stabilizer that
covers the embroidery area.
Use masking tape to tape it in
place.
4a 4b 4c
1 2 3
color a color b
hoop your fabric toenails alignment line
• See the steps on page 4 that • A light accent color like white • Any color can be used for
go over how to hoop your or cream works nicely for this this step.
fabric. step
• This will create a guideline
• Before starting the for cutting the pattern piece
embroidery, cut a square of later.
wash-away stabilizer that
covers the embroidery area.
Use masking tape to tape it in
place.
4a 4b 4c
1 2 3
color a
hoop your fabric 4x4 size: markings
• See the steps on page 4 that hoop your fabric • A color several shades lighter
go over how to hoop your • The 4" x 4" version is placed or darker than your main
fabric. diagonally to fit in the hoop. fabric works nicely here.
• Before starting the • Be sure to hoop your fabric
embroidery, cut a square of diagonally as well so the
wash-away stabilizer that design fits on your fabric.
covers the embroidery area.
Use masking tape to tape it in • Either hoop your fabric
place. with the top water-soluble
stabilizer, or tape it on top
afterwards.
4 5a 5b
color b
alignment line cut the fabric
• Any color can be used for a. When finished embroidering, remove the hoop from the
this step. machine. Rip off the water-soluble stabilizer and cut away the
• This will create a guideline backing stabilizer.
for cutting the pattern piece b. Align the body (F) pattern onto the embroidery, matching up
later. the paper pattern with the alignment stitching.
Pin the paper pattern in place (or trace the outline). Cut around
the pattern. Use the fabric as usual with the rest of the main
pattern instructions.
parasaurolophus
outer legs: colors:
FABRIC:
C
• Two 7" x 8" pieces of fabric for
outer legs (H)
1 2 3
color a color a
hoop your fabric markings toenails
• See the steps on page 4 that • A color several shades lighter • A light accent color like white
go over how to hoop your or darker than your main or cream works nicely for this
fabric. fabric works nicely here. step
• Before starting the
embroidery, cut a square of
wash-away stabilizer that
covers the embroidery area.
Use masking tape to tape it in
place.
color b
alignment line
• Any color can be used for
this step.
• This will create a guideline
for cutting the pattern piece
later.
5a 5b 5c