Originally Posted by familyfun
I have watched every video I could find on hand applique. It looks easy on line. I have practiced and practiced but it always looks terrible.
What is the best way to applique small pieces ??
I dont like the look of raw edge with light weight fusible.
And turn under doesnt seem to turn out right either. I have tried putting the paper on top and turning on the seem.. I have tried to outline the pattern on the material and turn under, I have tried to pin it on and turn under. Every technique I try looks bad.
So I am coming to all my helpful friends on the board again.
Any Advice ?
Have you tried Reverse Applique?
Look at my applique photo here, it's all done using Reverse Applique.
Draw your shapes on the fabric first, then do a fat cut out inside your drawn shapes and cut little slits all the way to the drawn line of your fabric, then add your fabric from the bottom, not the top, (that's why it's called Reverse Applique)....., use a small dab of glue to hold the fabric applique in place, get your thread, good comfortable needle, and little scissors ( I use hand quilting needles for myself because the stitches come out smaller, just my preference there).
Here are the blocks I was working on, and then the finished quilt.
Reverse Applique
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Finished quilt.
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