dragon eyes #12
E M B RO I D E RY I N ST R U C T I O N S
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em b ro i d ery d es i g n
overvi e w
This bundle contains 4 designs for eyes that look good on dragons, dinosaurs, and other
similar creatures. Each design comes in 7 sizes. There are also extra nostrils and noses
in proportate sizes for assembling your own faces.
.9"
wide
23mm
1.4"
wide
36mm
1.9"
wide
48mm
2.4"
wide
61mm
2.9" wide
74mm
3.4" wide
86mm
3.9" wide
99mm
angry eye
Stitches out an angular eye with optional lashes, a long eyebrow, and thin pupil.
fits: hoops 4" x 4" and above
.9"
wide
23mm
1.4"
wide
36mm
1.9" wide
48mm
2.4" wide
61mm
2.9" wide
74mm
3.4" wide
86mm
3.9" wide
99mm
starry eye
Stitches out an almond-shaped eye with optional lashes, round eyebrow, and several star-shaped eye
shines.
fits: hoops 4" x 4" and above
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1.4"
.9"
wide
wide
23mm 36mm
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2.4"
wide
61mm
2.9" wide
74mm
3.4" wide
86mm
1.9"
wide
48mm
3.9" wide
99mm
closed eye
Stitches out a simple closed eye with an upward curve as if it's similing. Has optional lashes.
fits: hoops 4" x 4" and above
1.4"
.9"
wide
wide
23mm 36mm
1.9" wide
48mm
2.4" wide
61mm
2.9" wide
74mm
3.4" wide
86mm
3.9" wide
99mm
sleepy eye
Stitches out a simple closed eye with a downward curve as if it's sleeping. Has optional lashes.
fits: hoops 4" x 4" and above
nostril
nose
available sizes:
• 0.1 in (3mm) wide
• 0.2 in (5mm) wide
• 0.3 in (7mm) wide
• 0.4 in (9mm) wide
• 0.4 in (10mm) wide
• 0.5 in (12mm) wide
• 0.6 in (14mm) wide
available sizes:
• 0.4 in (9mm) wide
• 0.6 in (14mm) wide
• 0.7 in (19mm) wide
• 0.9 in (24mm) wide
• 1.2 in (30mm) wide
• 1.3 in (34mm) wide
• 1.6 in (40mm) wide
sew desu ne?
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em b ro i d ery d es i g n
b asic
to ol s
Embroidering requires a few special tools that are
different from general sewing. What brands to get can
differ depending on what your machine likes. So don't
be afraid to test different kinds to see how they go.
• embroidery machine
• embroidery scissors
• spray adhesive
• bobbin thread
• sewing needles
• at least 4" x 4" embroidery
hoop
• masking tape
• medium-weight cut-away
stabilizer
• water soluble stabilizer (if
using minky)
embroidery scissors
spray adhesive
bobbin thread
Small sharp scissors that
sometimes have curved blades.
These make it easier to trim very
close to your stitching or cut
away backing stabilizer.
A temporary adhesive that holds
your fabric to the stabilizer during
stitching and peels off easily
afterwards.
Thread specially made for
embroidery machine bobbins.
Polyester or cotton are both good
options, but one might work
better for your machine than
another.
cut-away stabilizer
wash-away stabilizer
tear-away stabilizer
Plush face designs have a lot of
dense stitching. This requires
a stabilizer that doesn’t shift or
tear. Medium to heavyweight is
preferred.
This stabilizer goes on top of
your fabric to keep the fur fibers
from poking out. The excess tears
away easily and small bits can
be dissolved with a wet Q-tip or
paper towel.
Tear-away stabilizer works best
for designs that don't have dense
stitching, especially in-the-hoop
embroidery designs. This will
allow you to tear away the excess
when the stitching is done.
sew desu ne?
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em b ro i d ery d es i g n
h oopi 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.
1
for example:
a 4” x 4” hoop should have
at least a 6” x 6” piece of
fabric. This is compared to
the pattern piece you’ll be
embroidering for. Cut the
fabric larger than the hoop
size if needed.
1”
n a p/ pile
cut
fabric to
fit pattern
1”
cut your fabric
1”
Your fabric should be at least 1” larger
than your hoop on all sides, but also
large enough for your pattern piece.
spray
stabilizer
cut
stabilizer
larger
than
hoop
2
Cut your stabilizer at least 1” larger
than your hoop on all sides.
check
nap
direction
5
place the fabric
smooth
minky
over
stabilizer
3
cut your stabilizer
Place all your embroidery layers
on top of your outer hoop. Make
sure the right side is facing up
and the nap is going in the correct
direction.
A
1”
spray the stabilizer
Use your adhesive spray
(according to the manufacturer’s
directions) to spray your stabilizer.
4
spread the fabric
Spread the minky over your
stabilizer until it’s smooth and
adheres well.
press
inner
into
outer
hoop
tape
stabilizer
when
directions
indicate
6
press the inner hoop
Press the inner hoop into your
outer hoop. There should be some
tension so the fabrics feel taut
when secure.
7
wash-away stabilizer
Refer to the instructions for your
design regarding adding top
stabilizer. For applique, it’s often
added later in the embroidery.
sew desu ne?
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angry eye:
SIZE:
• 0.9" (23mm) wide
• 1.4" (36mm) wide
• 1.9" (48mm) wide
• 2.4" (61mm) wide
• 2.9" (74mm) wide
• 3.4" (86mm) wide
• 3.9" (99mm) wide
COLORS:
colors needed: 3
• outer eye, eye lashes, pupil
• eye
• eye white, eye shines
color changes: 7
1
hoop your fabric
• See the steps on page 5 that
go over how to hoop your
fabric.
• Before starting the
embroidery, cut a square of
wash-away stabilizer that
covers the embroidery area.
Use masking tape to tape it in
place.
colors:
A
E
B
F
C
G
D
2
3
color a
color b
• Black or a dark accent color
• Black or a dark accent color
lashes
works well here.
• You can also skip this step
outer eye
works well here.
entirely if you don't want
lashes.
sew desu ne?
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5
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color c
color d
color e
• White would work best here
• A bright accent color works
• Black or a dark accent color
7
8
9
color f
color g
• White would work best here
• Black or a dark accent color
eye white
eye shines
eye
nicely here.
eyebrow
would work best here.
• You can also skip this step
entirely if you don't want an
eyebrow.
pupil
would work best here.
remove the fabric
• When finished embroidering,
remove the hoop from
the machine and trim
the threads. Rip off the
water-soluble stabilizer
and cut away the backing
stabilizer.
sew desu ne?
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You may not reproduce, share, freely distribute, or sell this design as your own in digital or printed form.
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starry eye:
SIZE:
• 0.9" (23mm) wide
• 1.4" (36mm) wide
• 1.9" (48mm) wide
• 2.4" (61mm) wide
• 2.9" (74mm) wide
• 3.4" (86mm) wide
• 3.9" (99mm) wide
COLORS:
colors needed: 4
• outer eye, eye lashes
• iris, iris highlight 1 & 2
• eye white, eye shines
color changes: 8
1
hoop your fabric
• See the steps on page 5 that
go over how to hoop your
fabric.
• Before starting the
embroidery, cut a square of
wash-away stabilizer that
covers the embroidery area.
Use masking tape to tape it in
place.
colors:
A
E
B
F
C
G
D
H
2
3
color a
color b
• Black or a dark accent color
• Black or a dark accent color
lashes
works well here.
• You can also skip this step
outer eye
works well here.
entirely if you don't want
lashes.
sew desu ne?
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5
6
color c
color d
color e
• White would work best here
• A bright accent color works
• A color a few shades lighter
7
8
9
color f
color g
color h
• White would work best here
• A color several shades lighter
eye white
iris
nicely here.
iris highlight 2
eye shines
• A color a few shades lighter
than your iris highlight would
work well here.
iris highlight
than your iris would work
well here.
eyebrow
or darker than your main
fabric would work well here.
• You can also skip this step
entirely if you don't want an
eyebrow.
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remove the fabric
• When finished embroidering, remove
the hoop from the machine and trim the
threads. Rip off the water-soluble stabilizer
and cut away the backing stabilizer.
sew desu ne?
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You may not reproduce, share, freely distribute, or sell this design as your own in digital or printed form.
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em b ro i d ery d es i g n
closed eye:
colors:
SIZE:
• 0.9" (23mm) wide
• 1.4" (36mm) wide
• 1.9" (48mm) wide
• 2.4" (61mm) wide
• 2.9" (74mm) wide
• 3.4" (86mm) wide
• 3.9" (99mm) wide
A
B
COLORS:
colors needed: 1
• lashes, eye
color changes: 2
1
hoop your fabric
• See the steps on page 5 that
go over how to hoop your
fabric.
• Before starting the
embroidery, cut a square of
wash-away stabilizer that
covers the embroidery area.
Use masking tape to tape it in
place.
2
3
color a
color b
• Black or a dark accent color
• Black or a dark accent color
lashes
works well here.
• You can also skip this step
eye
works well here.
entirely if you don't want
lashes.
4
remove the fabric
• When finished embroidering,
remove the hoop from
the machine and trim
the threads. Rip off the
water-soluble stabilizer
and cut away the backing
stabilizer.
sew desu ne?
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// ©2024 Choly Knight // Items sewn using this design may be sold. Credit to “Choly Knight” or “Sew Desu Ne?” is appreciated.
You may not reproduce, share, freely distribute, or sell this design as your own in digital or printed form.
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em b ro i d ery d es i g n
sleepy eye:
colors:
SIZE:
• 0.9" (23mm) wide
• 1.4" (36mm) wide
• 1.9" (48mm) wide
• 2.4" (61mm) wide
• 2.9" (74mm) wide
• 3.4" (86mm) wide
• 3.9" (99mm) wide
A
B
COLORS:
colors needed: 1
• lashes, eye
color changes: 2
1
hoop your fabric
• See the steps on page 5 that
go over how to hoop your
fabric.
• Before starting the
embroidery, cut a square of
wash-away stabilizer that
covers the embroidery area.
Use masking tape to tape it in
place.
2
3
color a
color b
• Black or a dark accent color
• Black or a dark accent color
lashes
works well here.
• You can also skip this step
eye
works well here.
entirely if you don't want
lashes.
4
remove the fabric
• When finished embroidering,
remove the hoop from
the machine and trim
the threads. Rip off the
water-soluble stabilizer
and cut away the backing
stabilizer.
sew desu ne?
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// ©2024 Choly Knight // Items sewn using this design may be sold. Credit to “Choly Knight” or “Sew Desu Ne?” is appreciated.
You may not reproduce, share, freely distribute, or sell this design as your own in digital or printed form.
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nose:
colors:
SIZE:
• 0.4 in (9mm) wide
• 0.6 in (14mm) wide
• 0.7 in (19mm) wide
• 0.9 in (24mm) wide
• 1.2 in (30mm) wide
• 1.3 in (34mm) wide
• 1.6 in (40mm) wide
A
COLORS:
colors needed: 1
• nose
color changes: 1
1
hoop your fabric
• See the steps on page 5 that
go over how to hoop your
fabric.
2
color a
nose
• Black or a dark accent color
would work well here.
• Before starting the
embroidery, cut a square of
wash-away stabilizer that
covers the embroidery area.
Use masking tape to tape it in
place.
3
remove the fabric
• When finished embroidering,
remove the hoop from
the machine and trim
the threads. Rip off the
water-soluble stabilizer
and cut away the backing
stabilizer.
sew desu ne?
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// ©2024 Choly Knight // Items sewn using this design may be sold. Credit to “Choly Knight” or “Sew Desu Ne?” is appreciated.
You may not reproduce, share, freely distribute, or sell this design as your own in digital or printed form.
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em b ro i d ery d es i g n
nostril:
colors:
SIZE:
• 0.1 in (3mm) wide
• 0.2 in (5mm) wide
• 0.3 in (7mm) wide
• 0.4 in (9mm) wide
• 0.4 in (10mm) wide
• 0.5 in (12mm) wide
• 0.6 in (14mm) wide
A
COLORS:
colors needed: 1
• nostril
color changes: 1
1
hoop your fabric
• See the steps on page 5 that
go over how to hoop your
fabric.
2
color a
nostril
• Black or a dark accent color
would work well here.
• Before starting the
embroidery, cut a square of
wash-away stabilizer that
covers the embroidery area.
Use masking tape to tape it in
place.
3
remove the fabric
• When finished embroidering,
remove the hoop from
the machine and trim
the threads. Rip off the
water-soluble stabilizer
and cut away the backing
stabilizer.
sew desu ne?
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// ©2024 Choly Knight // Items sewn using this design may be sold. Credit to “Choly Knight” or “Sew Desu Ne?” is appreciated.
You may not reproduce, share, freely distribute, or sell this design as your own in digital or printed form.