Originally Posted by
faykilgore
I'm following this thread with my own "stupid applique" question. I needle-turn applique and have not gotten up the courage yet to try machine applique, which is what I'm assuming you are discussing. Do you not have to turn under an edge? After fusing, do you satin stitch the edge to prevent raveling? This requires stabilizer, right?
Thanks for sharing your experience.
You're right, I'm discussing machine appliqué. So far, I use the buttonhole stitch to machine appliqué and find that I don't really need to turn under the edges. The buttonhole stitch can be changed to different widths/lengths on my machine. The size of the stitch depends on the size of the appliqué, and I haven't had any problem with raveling. Satin stitch and I don't get along (yet) for appliqué. Generally, stabilizer is recommended, and I am starting to use it just on the outer edge of the appliqué with the middle of the appliqué cut out. Then the appliqué feels softer. Hope that helps!