In addition, second embroidered element 50 may be cut from portions of base layer 51 that are outside of thread group 54 f, thereby forming edges 53 a-53 d, as depicted in FIG. 8O. Prior to cutting second embroidered element 50 from extraneous portions of base layer 51, a connecting layer or other securing element that bonds, secures, or otherwise joins portions of threads 52 to base layer 51 may