Yep, that’s how I did mine (the pattern was also from Pacific Rim). That is a good video of the process.
You have 4 layers—backing, batting, and the 2 applique fabrics—the top layer and the one that “peeks through”, also known as the background. Your white that has been marked and has the fusible attached will be the top layer. You need one more fabric for the background that is exposed by cutting away the top layer.
Layer all 4: backing right side down, batting, background and top layer, both right side up.
My pattern said nothing about staystitching all around the outside, but that looks like a fine idea.
When you are doing the cutting, be sure to keep straight:
Which sections are you keeping as the top layer?
Which sections will be cut away and discarded?
It is helpful to actually write something like cut away. Also, be careful to pin in place areas that are “keepers” that have been 100% detached. Your quilting (unless you want to add more) is the stitching used for the raw edge applique. You attach the top layer applique and quilt at the same time.
I looked at the pattern you are making, and it has A LOT of pieces.
Good luck!
Last edited by Krisb; 05-16-2018 at 02:49 PM.