Thread: Applique turn-unders

Finger-press, finger -press finger-press!!!!!!!!!!! i learned the hard way to finger press all pieces before I try to applique. No one told me to do this and it makes life so much easier when you applique and don't forget to make sure all your pieces are cut on the bias.....no trouble with curves then. The fabric has a memories and turns under so much easier. I also, use a toothpick to turn under and not the needle. I keep the toothpick in my mouth and it is slightly damp and turn under is so much easier but remember..........finger press!!!

I use a 3/16" turn under to do needle turn applique. I love it.

I sew my appliques to a used dryer sheet or a piece of thin interfacing, cut a slit in the back of the back, turn it, press it and it's ready to stitch down. I can cut it really close to the seam line and it lays beautifully on the background fabric. This works especially well if you are layering pieces as it is so think and doesn't add any extra bulk.

Good information ... I am new to appliqué ..

I have to admit that these are all great ideas. I have only tried 1 block of applique using the sewing thin interfacing, etc. Doesn't work well if the piece has a fine/thin area. Need to try needle turning. Also want to try reverse appliquing, which I suppose would be similar to raw edge.