Originally Posted by
liont
Thks Chester. I just did a small experiment with a sample Dresden plate. I sewed the plate wrong side up onto a poplin. I trimmed away the excess around the plate, and flip it back inside out. Then I snipped, poked and pressed the petals. Then I trimmed away the excess poplin in the center. Did I do right?
If what I've done is correct, this method is fairly straightforward. The only flip side I see is the extra bulk at the edge of the petals, where the poplin is.
Do NOT use poplin... it's too thick. (I realize this was an experiment).
Just use a lightweight interfacing sewn right sides together; carefully cut a slit on interfacing side and turn inside out. lightly iron and the interfacing should shrink up just a little so it won't show on the outside edges and then hand applique as usual - but with ease!!!!!!!! no needle turns, etc. This should not be bulky.
Good luck.