Hand Applique Points and Curves
How to Hand Applique points and Valleys or
How I Solved my problems and learned to love Hand Applique
This may not be a new technique but being new to hand applique I found by trial and error that these steps work well for me. I hope others will find them helpful too.
I was asked how I get good points on my work. This is my explanation after many attempts.
1. Gather supplies and cut out your shapes
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2. doing the points,
fold point in at minimum 1/2" and dab with glue pen,
hand press in place
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3. folding edges to create point
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fold one side to center for placement, dab glue and trim extra fabric
fold back into place, use a pin to manipulate into place.
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repeat for other side
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4.Use the narrow brush to paint starch along edge of straight parts and slight curves.
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fold edge in and press. Do this all the way around the piece
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5. Clip inside curve, dab with glue and finger press seam into glue,
continue with the starching.
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Ready to baste
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Pin piece in place and sew baste with a large stitch.
Sometimes the fabric will start to ripple.
Check this often. If it happens remove some pins &
smooth it out and continue sewing.
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You are now ready to do the hand stitching. No pins!!! Hooray!!! Piece of cake!!!
Hope this helps any one trying hand applique for the first time.
peace to all