Method for making a 3D embroidery

Abstract

A simple, convenient and cost-effective method for making a three-dimensional embroidery, comprising the steps of: (1) providing layers of fabric comprising a base layer, a top layer and an intermediary layer of a thickness; (2) embroidering a pattern through the layers of fabric with thread; (3) cutting the intermediary layer at a height to separate the top and base layers; and (4) removing the remaining intermediary layer from at least one of the top and base layers.

1 . A method for making a three-dimensional embroidery, comprising the steps of: 
 providing layers of fabric comprising a base layer, a top layer and an intermediary layer of a thickness;    embroidering a pattern through the layers of fabric with thread;    cutting the intermediary layer at a height to separate the top and base layers; and removing the remaining intermediary layer from at least one of the top and base layers.    
     
     
         2 . A method for making a three-dimensional embroidery as in  claim 1 , further comprising the step of embroidering a flat pattern on at least one of the base and top layers with thread.  
     
     
         3 . A method for making a three-dimensional embroidery as in  claim 1 , further comprising the step of bonding a thermal fusible film to at least one of the base and top layers prior to cutting the intermediary layer.  
     
     
         4 . A method for making a three-dimensional embroidery as in  claim 1 , further comprising the step of bonding a thermal fusible film to at least one of the base and top layers prior to removing the remaining intermediary layer from at least one of the top and base layers.  
     
     
         5 . A method for making a three-dimensional embroidery as in  claim 3 , wherein the thermal fusible film is a thermal plastic epoxy film.  
     
     
         6 . A method for making a three-dimensional embroidery as in  claim 5 , wherein the thermal plastic epoxy film is composed of polyamide, polyester or polyurethane.  
     
     
         7 . A method for making a three-dimensional embroidery as in  claim 1 , wherein the thread used is composed of polypropylene or polyester.  
     
     
         8 . A method for making a three-dimensional embroidery as in  claim 1 , wherein the thread used is composed of mixed wool and silk.  
     
     
         9 . A method for making a three-dimensional embroidery as in  claim 1 , wherein the intermediary layer is composed of foamed polyurethane, foamed ethylene/acetate ethylene polymers or felt.  
     
     
         10 . A method for making a three-dimensional embroidery as in  claim 1 , wherein the intermediary layer is soluble in solvent or water.  
     
     
         11 . A method for making a three-dimensional embroidery as in  claim 10 , wherein solvent or water is used to remove the intermediary layer in place of cutting the intermediary layer.