Hmong money belt/hlab nyiaj cross stitch

Apparently I don't know why my blog looks so weird. Will recheck in a few days. Another that I would like to add is that I tried to upload the video on youtube but seem like the program that came with my computer isn't uploading it properly. So I'll be busting out my laptop and redo everything again. I also was able to find extra stabilizer fabric so will be uploading more pictures soon.

I'm finally done sewing the money belt for my mom. Now, I just need to go out and buy some fabric stabilizer before I start cutting, bordering, and sewing everything together. I don't know what kind of fabric stabilizer but will definitely post a picture which you can buy it at your local Walmart or fabric store.

I record step by step but there will not be any talking in there since there are tons of background noise. However, I will explain it on this blog to make it more thorough so you'll have a better understanding of what's going on.

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Since I cut my fabric a bit too wide, I decided to add on and make it wider otherwise before it was like the picture right below. If you don't like it wide, you can cross stitch like the one below and border up all around. You can check my pervious post (on this link) of the other money belt that I did so you'll know what I'm talking about.

Choosing what kind of colors you want is your choice. As long as it's vibrant it'll give your cross stich a pop.

Another note to add is that it's up to you if you want 1 or 2 border around your pattern. I like using green and yellow. If you just want one border, use a vibrant yellow for it.

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On the sides and bottom, after putting on the stabilizer to make our fabric thicker, you'll be cutting 6 dots out. If you count from the yellow border, count 6 dots out and cut the excess off. I will have more info when I get to that point. I'm just letting you know ahead of time in case you cut your fabric too short. The reason why I said 6 dots out is because that will ensure our pink border to be put on evenly.

So........let's get started!!!

First, start out by making the green pattern. You can click on the picture to make it bigger.





Second, Make the pink pattern.

Third, Add the border outside of you pattern.

Once, you add the border, cross stitch the color on the inside too.


Last, is make the flower (petal) and border the green/yellow all around.

Since I made the belt/ hlab 43 inches, I made 6 squares. If you have time on your hand, you can make this within weeks. If you don't, it'll take a while to make. My paj ntaub won't be perfect but I'm making it with my own hands and giving it to my love ones. Many people will not appreciate handmade things but I will let you know, it's not something you can do easily in a jiffy. It takes time and dedication. The reason why people are not selling these for cheap is because it's hard work. It take lots and lots of time. You won't realize how much work it is until you make it yourself. It may not be perfect, but it's from your heart and hopefully, will be handed down from generation to generations if kept in good condition.

The reason why I'm making a tutorial of this is to those that wants to learn but don't know anyone that will show them how. My camera isn't that great but at least it will give you an idea of what I'm doing and how to do it.

Again, once I buy the stabilizer and find a quiet alone time, I will show you how to border it and sew it all together.





Finally got the video up on youtube!!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRAq8bujRZ8

I upload more videos but don't have time to blog it. Check out my channel on how to put the pink border on, sew it together, and cover it up. At this time, I'm currently trying to record on how I put beads/coins on but my little busybody doesn't agree so I will upload whenever I can. It could be tomorrow or weeks.

Process of making Hmong money belt, Hlab Nyiaj, soon?????

I posted about the Hmong cross stitch money belt, hlab nyiaj, last year and my sister asked me to show her the process of making it. She knows how to cross stitch but the wants to know how to border it evenly and cover it up. I've learn bits from my mother in law on the process of putting it all together. So, I will be showing picture to picture on the process of bordering it up, sewing it together, covering it up, and coining them. It'll be so much easier than just seeing bits of the process and yet still have to guess on how to make it.

I'm currently trying to finish up on the last square like the one above. It takes time since I have a needy toddler on my hand. Since I made enough for my girls and 3 of my sisters, I'm making this one for my mom. It's definitely a different style compare to the ones that I've been making but yet still similar.

I won't know how long it will take for me to load up everything but I'm trying as best as I could and will put lots of effort in it. It may not be the best looking one but hey, I made it myself and am showing everyone how I did it. If you find a better of making it, good for you. This is the way how I learn it and it works for me.