The appliqued piece feels so stiff!!
#51
Originally Posted by gramquilter2
I do a lot of applique and think the softest one is Mistyfuse. when at my LQS last week they recommended a new to me called Shades Softfuse. They said the applique will not be stiff for hand sewing.
I’ve used it on this project (hair and eyes) and hand sewn the edges.
#52
Originally Posted by lgc
Originally Posted by gramquilter2
I do a lot of applique and think the softest one is Mistyfuse. when at my LQS last week they recommended a new to me called Shades Softfuse. They said the applique will not be stiff for hand sewing.
I’ve used it on this project (hair and eyes) and hand sewn the edges.
#54
Originally Posted by ajohn52
Originally Posted by fabric whisperer
Originally Posted by livenlearn124
oooooooh! I like this idea, I'm going to have to give it a try.
TY!!
TY!!
Originally Posted by Melinda in Tulsa
Have you tried a light weight fusible interfacing? Place fusible side to right side of applique fabric, sew around all edges, cut a slit in the interfacing and turn right side out. Fuse to your block then use what ever stitch you like to sew it down. Hope this helps.
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I do not do needleturn anymore because my hand cramps very quickly. That's why I started exploring machine applique techniques.
I have adapted freezer paper applique (for invisible machine applique) to the point where it goes very quickly. For example, I draw and cut once to get six shapes. For me this machine technique is much faster than needleturn, even if my hand did not cramp up all the time.
I have adapted freezer paper applique (for invisible machine applique) to the point where it goes very quickly. For example, I draw and cut once to get six shapes. For me this machine technique is much faster than needleturn, even if my hand did not cramp up all the time.
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