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Home / Embroidery / How to Back an Embroidery Hoop with Felt

How to Back an Embroidery Hoop with Felt

October 30, 2017

Since I’ve been stitching up so many embroidery hoops, I thought I’d share a little video on how to back them with felt when you’re done.  I’ve tried a few different methods, and this is the one I like best.  There’s no messy glue, and it turns out so nice.  If you find this post useful, make sure to take a look at my How to Embroider for Beginners series.

 

How to Back an Embroidery Hoop with Felt

The video says it all, so here you go.  If you can’t get it to play below, you can also watch it on my YouTube channel here.  Enjoy!

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  1. Erin Brooks says

    October 2, 2020 at 10:41 am

    This was an amazing idea! Thank You! I’ve never really though of putting felt on the back, but it makes sense. I started since I was little and now this would have made a gift for my aunt look so much better!

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  2. Jennifer Bonnell says

    June 30, 2020 at 6:09 am

    Thank you so much for this tutorial! I started embroidering recently, and I cross stitch and do other crafts. I have always framed the finished product, but I was wishing for a different way to do so. I have now done two birthday gifts this way, and they were loved by everyone. Thank you again!

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  3. Jennifer says

    April 16, 2020 at 7:34 am

    Hello. This is a great tutorial. I have just completed my first ever embroidery, as I usually cross stitch, work with clay, etc. i have never done straight up embroidery. I was wondering how much thread you use to stitch your fabric to the fabric from the project? I have an 8” embroidery hoop that I am using, and I know you said multiple times to make sure you have thread that’s long enough. I was just wondering if you had an idea on How long is the ideal length. Thank you so much, and I love seeing your projects.

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    • Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says

      July 2, 2020 at 2:36 pm

      I think I measure around the hoop 2.5 times and use that amount of thread for the part where you stitch the felt on.

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  4. Tasha says

    March 5, 2020 at 11:21 am

    Hello, thank you SO much for the instructions? I was just wondering, how tightly should your fabric be in the hoop, both WHILE stitching, and once you’re ready to add a felt backing and put it on display? I can’t really find a clear answer on this! Thanks so much. =)

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    • Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says

      March 9, 2020 at 12:55 pm

      I like mine as tight as possible without distorting my pattern and stitches.

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  5. Paula says

    January 2, 2020 at 3:05 pm

    Thanks so much for all your tutorials! I’ve tried this with some random felt in had in my cafe drawer BUT everytime, even when I’ve carefully measured it there’s too much stretch and there’s excess material left over and then it gaps etc etc…. so I’m wondering is there a specific felt you use when backing and if so what is it?

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    • Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says

      January 4, 2020 at 7:38 pm

      I use a wool/rayon blend made by National Nonwovens. It’s my favorite felt for everything. Joann Fabric sells it, and there are also several online retailers.

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  6. Alison says

    December 23, 2019 at 5:52 am

    This is so brilliant and easy and looks so nice! I started embroidering when I was 4 and I’m now 72. This is the best idea I have ever seen. I always wished there was a good way to make the back look as nice as the front! Thank you!!!!

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    • Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says

      January 4, 2020 at 7:36 pm

      So glad you like it, and I’m impressed that someone had patience to teach you embroidery at age 4! I’m having a hard enough time with my 7 and 10 year olds. Haha!

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  7. Laura Palka says

    September 3, 2018 at 11:20 pm

    Hi. Excellent tutorial. One question/comment. To me one benefit of gluing excess fabric onto the frame instead and leaving the back open is that when you hang it on a wall you can’t see the nail you have hung it on. Of course a ribbon can be added to the top to hang it from but this can look a bit froo froo. I do agree a hoop finished like this looks more professional if it will be sold. I was thinking of putting the felt inside the frame back to hide the stitches but not attaching it to the frame. What are your thoughts?

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    • Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says

      September 8, 2018 at 10:26 pm

      Yes, that would work to just put it on the inside. I just hang mine on nails through the metal parts on the top. You might also try sewing a loop or something on the felt itself for hanging. I’ve never tried it, but it could work.

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  8. Nida says

    June 25, 2018 at 10:16 pm

    Thanks for the idea.

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  9. Monica Kostak says

    November 9, 2017 at 2:33 am

    This is the best and most “beautiful” backing I have seen! Thanks for the idea !

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    • Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says

      November 9, 2017 at 10:31 am

      Thanks Monica! It’s definitely my favorite way to do it. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Sue D says

    November 8, 2017 at 11:12 am

    Thank you!

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    • Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says

      November 8, 2017 at 12:59 pm

      You’re welcome! 😀

      Reply

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