Originally Posted by kluedesigns

the way i do applique is kinda like making a pillow.

use water soluble thread in both the bobbin and the needle.

trace the shape onto light weight interfacing & onto the fabric

cut both pieces out and sew them right sides together

then snip the center of the interfacing and turn the piece out

press the piece into the desired shape and when you're done give the piece a good shot of steam from the iron.

this dissolves the thread and you're able to remove the interfacing and have a turned under 1/4 seam.

then position it the background fabric and stitch it in place.

i typically use the blind stitch or the zig zag.



i'm going to try a another method for my jane applique blocks for the swap.

its basically the same idea but using fusible interfacing and regular thread.

so after you turn the piece out and into its shape, you fuse it in place and stitch down.