Originally Posted by
JenelTX
I want to create two side-by-side applique'd wall hangings of an underwater scene. I've never done applique before, so it will be a fun challenge. For the underwater background, I found a great fat quarter bundle of Caribbean blue batiks, going from dark to light. What I'd like to do is cut the fat quarters into different width strips, put right sides together, sew together in a wavy line, and then cut away the additional fabric beyond the 1/4-inch seam allowance. Is there any reason this will not work? Are there any special tricks for pressing a curved seam?
Won't work because you fabric will never lay flat if you sew face to face.
What you can do is lay one face up on another and then sew wavy lines (tiny stitches) and then trim as close to the seam as possible--top only. You will have raw edges. OR if you're really ambitious, cut the edges 3/8" or so and then tuck under and sew a sort of hem on the top one.