Thread: Help with applique

I do needleturn applique but if you are doing machine applique I guess I might use a blanket stitch or applique stitch. If you use a satin stitch it probably would be stiff. I was thinking if you cut out your applique pieces leaving 1/4 to turn under and press, then blanket stitch on the background. Justt throwing ideas out there. Hope someone else has better ideas.

The steam a seam lite does make a difference in how soft it makes it.

I would recommend either windowing your lite weight fusible or use a washout basting spray and finish edge with a blanket stitch..... I do think blanket stitch gives a little softer edge than satin stitch..... I think windowing would be your answer.

I use under wonder then ziz zaz around the shapes.

I love the Steam a Seam Lite. I use only it and it always feels soft after I wash it.

Solvy also makes a water soluble stabilizer with a sticky side. I haven't used it, but it sounds like it would be great for this.

I use steam-a-seam lite and for large pieces, I cut out the center - only usint the iron-on around the edges. Then I use a decorative stitch (blanket, zig-zag, or whatever fits) to secure the edges. I go slow when I do this because I generally don't use stabilizer.