Expert: Angela - 5/5/2010

Question
How do I put my pattern for a train on aida cloth cut in a circle for a tree skirt. I appreciated your answer before but I failed to mention that I was working on aida cloth for my train design which would be cut into a circle for a tree skirt.  I'm not sure how to graph out the design on paper (going into a circle) around the aida cloth.  Thanks Helen  You may call me at  

Answer
Hello, Helen

The only thing that I can suggest is first, stitch your design onto the desired Aida cloth that  you wish to use (as if you were stitching it as a regular picture to frame).  Next, determine the size of circle you want to cut (I would recommend getting something much larger than the design, and tracing it on the wrong side of the fabric... perhaps leave about an inch or 2 extra for margin.  Then, cut it.

As to how to sew it onto the tree skirt, unfortunately I don't know how as I don't sew (yet).

I hope that helps you a little bit.  Good luck, and happy stitching! :)

Sincerely,

Angela :)