Originally Posted by
donnai
If not satin stitch, how would you machine applique to keep edges from fraying?
You can turn the edges over. I cut my pieces 1/8 to 1/4 inch bigger than I need them to be and turn the edges down with a glue stick. Then I don't have to worry about fraying.
Or, if I'm using a fusible, I just don't worry about it. Unless it is washed a lot, there is generally very little visible fraying. I use a light zig zag or a blanket stitch.
Or, if you want satin stitch, use a coordinating color- it becomes part of the design element.