Once the embroidered butterfly has been stitched out on the twill, it
can be removed from the embroidery hoop and torn out of the stabilizer.
Using a pair of double curved appliqué scissors or snips, the butterfly
will get trimmed out of the twill as close as possible without popping
any of the stitches (4). Any stray threads or exposed twill remaining
from trimming can be singed away carefully with the use of a small
flame or hot tool, and your finished butterfly will be a freestanding
beauty ready to add anywhere (5).
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