New In-the-Hoop PUFF Keyfob Tutorial!
Ready to make the perfect quick gift or add-on for your handmade items? Our step-by-step In-the-Hoop Keyfob Tutorial shows you how to stitch this fun and functional project entirely in the hoop—no extra sewing required! Ideal for beginners and seasoned stitchers alike, this tutorial walks you through each step with clear instructions and helpful tips.
🧵 Perfect for vinyl or cork
🎁 Great for craft fairs, gifts, or personal use!
Supplies Needed:
Craft Foam, Sew in Foam or Embroidery Puff Foam
Vinyl or cork fabric
Embroidery thread, needles, and standard supplies
Tape for securing materials in the hoop
Let's Make It
Hoop Stabilizer. Cutaway used here
Run Step 1, placement stitch
Place your foam, making sure it fully covers all placement lines. Secure in place with tape to prevent any shifting during stitching.
Stitch tack down for foam.
Using scissors, make a small cut to start a tear in your foam. Then gently pull it apart from the sides, or trim away with your scissors as needed.
It does not need to be perfect 😀
Place your vinyl or cork right side up, making sure it fully covers all placement lines. Secure in place with tape to prevent any shifting during stitching.
Stitch the detail step—these will vary depending on your specific keyfob design. Refer to the included color layer chart for a breakdown of each fill step.
After stitching is complete, flip your hoop to the back.
Place another piece of vinyl over the placement stitches, right side facing up toward you, and secure it firmly in place.
Place the hoop back on your machine and run the vinyl outline step.
Once stitching is finished, remove from hoop and get ready to trim.
I like to use a rotary cutter and ruler for trimming.
Use scissors to cut into the flag portion.
To attach the hardware, insert your keyfob into the keyfob hardware as shown in the example. Make sure the claws are facing the back side.
Using the keyfob tool, gently squeeze the hardware partially closed. Once you've confirmed the keyfob is straight, give it another gentle squeeze to fully secure the hardware in place.
A simple and effective way to attach key rings is by using a staple remover.
Slide the staple remover between the coils of the key ring to gently pry it open.
Twist the key ring to slide it on and secure it in place.
Magic! Enjoy your new Keyfob.
