Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Wedding Ceremony & Reception Wedding Décor & Details Iron-On Fabric Wedding Table Numbers Like Madeline Trait, the designer behind By Madeline Trait and creator of this craft, we love the idea of bringing soft elements into your big day. For these DIY reception table markers, fabric gets a quick iron-on treatment before being framed in a vintagey embroidery hoop. You can even bring the theme full circle by applying this method to other celebration signage. By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Published on May 15, 2015 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Madeline Trait THE TOOLS Embroidery hoop in the size(s) of your choice Computer with Word, Illustrator, or a similar program Inkjet transfer paper Scissors Lightweight fabric Madeline Trait HOW-TO 1. First measure your hoop to determine the height and width of numbers or letters you will make; aim for approximately an inch smaller than the hoop's diameter. (For a 6-inch hoop, your number will be no more than 5 inches tall and no more than 5 inches wide.) 2. Use a program like Word or Illustrator to lay out your numbers. Remember to reverse your numbers to a mirror image so that when you iron it on your fabric, it will read correctly. Print the numbers onto your transfer paper and cut out each number. Madeline Trait 3. Cut a square of lightweight fabric that is about 2 inches larger than your embroidery hoop. For a 6-inch hoop, cut an 8-inch square. 4. Iron on your number in the center of the square. Madeline Trait 5. When the number has transferred, place the fabric on your embroidery hoop and cut away the excess fabric. Madeline Trait 6. If you want to experiment, you could even go further and add some unique design elements to your numbers or iron them on a patterned fabric. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit