Need help with circles
#22
This is the method I use. http://www.risingstarquilters.org/ha...rcle_final.pdf If the link doesn't work Google inset circles by machine. It is Dale FLynns method I have used it many times and given several demo's on it. Works really well.
#23
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There are a few different methods to add circles.
1. Applique with iron-on interfacing. I use soft-fuse interfacing on the fabric and cut out the circle. Iron on the circle, using the instructions for the interfacing. Then I use the blanket stitch to secure the applique. I generally don't use stabilizer but I make sure that the outside stitch doesn't distort the applique.
2. Inset circle. I cut the circle out of fabric and pin-mark it on the 6-9-12-3 positions. Then I cut the hole in the top 1" larger than the circle, also pin-marking the same positions. I align the pin markings and sew the circle into the hole.
3. Cut the circle 1/2" larger than the finished size. Cut a piece of sulky or other interfacing to the same size. Sew the two pieces together with a 1/4" seam allowance right sides together, leaving an opening. Turn the circle right side out and sew it down on the top fabric. I generally use a fancy stitch to sew it down.
Just have some fun and see which method works best for you.
1. Applique with iron-on interfacing. I use soft-fuse interfacing on the fabric and cut out the circle. Iron on the circle, using the instructions for the interfacing. Then I use the blanket stitch to secure the applique. I generally don't use stabilizer but I make sure that the outside stitch doesn't distort the applique.
2. Inset circle. I cut the circle out of fabric and pin-mark it on the 6-9-12-3 positions. Then I cut the hole in the top 1" larger than the circle, also pin-marking the same positions. I align the pin markings and sew the circle into the hole.
3. Cut the circle 1/2" larger than the finished size. Cut a piece of sulky or other interfacing to the same size. Sew the two pieces together with a 1/4" seam allowance right sides together, leaving an opening. Turn the circle right side out and sew it down on the top fabric. I generally use a fancy stitch to sew it down.
Just have some fun and see which method works best for you.
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Twin Cities, MN
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Why does it take one simple video to give me that "well duh" feeling?? I have also struggled with this and the video just turned that proverbial light bulb on for me!! (I must admit I watched it more than once!) Thanks for the info!!
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