Embrilliance Essentials Appliqué

So I’ve had the demo version of Embrilliance Essentials now for a while and I have been waiting for them to bring out a digitiser add on to their software, but last week they did a free update which allows users to make a ScanNCut cut file whilst in their software for appliqué.

So I decided it was about time I bought the full version. I also bought a great split monogram front from Rivermill Embroidery and thought I would try it out.

Rivermill provide a BX version of the font within the font folder which basically means once it’s installed in Embrilliance you just type a word as you would in any other programme and choose that font and it appears on screen as you would expect, which is different from other fonts that you use, you usually have to type each letter separately and then align them which can be a bit of a pain.

So here is the results of my first experience of using a stitch file and cut file directly from Embrilliance, I would add I cut the calico with no backing what so ever. I had a very sticky mat and applied a liberal coating of reposition able spray adhesive only to the back of the calico as you can see from the photo of it still on the mat it cut perfectly.

My new bag

You may remember I made a satchel for my daughter several weeks ago from Cath Kidston oilcloth, well I bought far too much so I said I would make another one for me because if I didn’t use the fabric it would get wasted and it was too expensive for that.

So what else do you do on the hottest two days of the year so far, well you make an oilcloth bag at least thats what I’ve done and with a good amount of swearing too I would add. Lol

I switched the colours around on this so they are not identical but they have the same pale blue and white spot lininng.

I am going to use it as my everyday bag I think although in reality I don’t always use a bag everyday, sometimes I just grab my phone and keys.

Its a cross body so hands free for shopping etc.

Its made from a butterick pattern No B4147 and Cath Kidston Oilcloth, with Rose & Hubble cotton lining.

Cute Tote Bag

Ive made this for an order but I have enough fabric left to make one more so If anyone is interested its £9.99 plus £2.80 signed for postage UK mainland only.

Its approx 10.5 x 9.5 inches, all cotton and fully lined.

It would fold up nicely and fit into a handbag ready for any shopping trip.