I like to use Lite Steam a Seam reg. price 3.99 at Joanns of course I use a coupon so its cheaper. I find the stitching looks nicer. I have a applique stich on my machine but when i do not use the lite steam a seam the stitches do not look as nice. Good luck!!! You could also to the Eleaner Burns Method and use a fusible sew it along the edges right sides together and then slit the back of the fusible and turn it inside out...iron and sew any stitch. No raw edges.