Creating my own labels – wearablehugs.com

I wanted to create my own labels to complement my wearable hugs, I did some label research ….

My labels needed to be soft, I hate scratchy label’s, how to make labels ??? Following my tutorial I was introduced to the CAD embroidery machine at NUA , what an amazing machine …..

             

 I wanted a handwritten font I used a drawing tablet to create a free form line, this was amazing !!

 Really interesting pattern created from the thread movement between each label

I experimented with several fabrics deciding to use a light woollen cloth very overpriced for labels but the feel of the fabric was just right.

I wanted a frayed edge to the label to compliment each wearable hug.

I experimented embroidering straight onto crocheted fabric, my sample pieces where too small to fit in the hoop which meant they had to be backed with fabric to allow the tension on the hoop surface to be maintained, a water soluble fabric was added to the surface face of the fibre to prevent the needle picking up threads. However the water soluble fabric was too small and caught under the needle . I was unhappy with the final outcome as the additional material backing caused the embroidery to be stiff.

                     

 

 Finished items with labels.

Future development – sourcing labels will be required once I have left NUA initial enquiries labels are very expensive for small volumes this will require further research and requesting samples to source the correct label.