Ihave done a lot of applique and have used several methods except hand work. Most of the time I cut bias and then using the 1/4" bias tape maker I make my own tape. I spray the strip heavily with starch, but am careful not to stretch it when I am making the tape. Sometimes I use fusible scraps and fuse the vine down, but most often I mark the line my vine is to follow and just sew without pinning or anything. This makes a very nice thin vine and since it is on the bias you can make deep curves if you wish. I have used varigated thread to match the tape, or a matching tape, or the monofiliment thread, depending on the look I want. Good luck and have fun.