Best way to prep circles for applique
08-01-2013, 08:31 PM
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08-02-2013, 04:11 AM
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For larger ones I kind of use Tartans method. I use stabilizer instead of dryer sheets and i put water soluble thread in my spool holder and regular thread in my bobbin and stitch a closed circle, then trim, slit, turn right side out, carefully with a DRY iron set your shape, then turn on the steam and blast...then pick out your bobbin thread and remove your stabilizer or dryer sheet.
NOTE: don't forget to mark this thread and keep it seperate from your sewing threads...I have heard of people making a mistake and using the water soluble thread for peicing. then they finish their projects, wash them and oh what a mess.
NOTE: don't forget to mark this thread and keep it seperate from your sewing threads...I have heard of people making a mistake and using the water soluble thread for peicing. then they finish their projects, wash them and oh what a mess.
08-02-2013, 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by BellaBoo
I agree with the Perfect Circles. They are perfectly round and smooth and saves you a ton of tedious template making. I have yet to see a handcut circle template to be as nice. If you cut your fabric with pinking shears it will curve around the circle a lot easier
08-02-2013, 04:21 AM
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Originally Posted by feline fanatic
You can make your own circles out of card stock, water color paper or a cracker or cereal box. I use a compass to draw my circle then carefully cut it out. I cut out my fabric circle with a seam allowance and then do a loose running stitch around the edge. Then I use my cardboard circle and place my fabric over it, centering it and pull that running stitch tight. Makes a perfect circle. Press it real good with the cardboard still in it then take the cardboard out, give it another press and spray it with starch. Then press again. Perfect circle everytime. It is how I made this quilt:
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08-02-2013, 05:59 AM
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I use fusible interfacing instead of dryer sheets. After you turn your applique, DO NOT IRON.....use the "fat" end of a point turner, or spoon and run it around the inside of the circle to smooth out the seam allowance, then trim the interfacing (leaving enough to glue your circle), press the circle down on your block.
It makes appliquing so much easier. Make sure that when sewing the interfacing to your fabric that you have the glue side to the right side of the fabric so the glue side is out when you turn the circle.
It makes appliquing so much easier. Make sure that when sewing the interfacing to your fabric that you have the glue side to the right side of the fabric so the glue side is out when you turn the circle.
08-02-2013, 07:49 AM
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Just did some surfing regarding those circles by Buckley.....very wide price range....on amazon offering at a very low price, eBay at high prices...... Not that I am thinking of buying...just had to comment on price range....
08-02-2013, 04:47 PM
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Try OLFA circle cutter.
Hi Laura, if you make a lot of circles, I recommend the olfa circle cutter! It works GREAT:
Cut perfect circles from 1-7/8 to 8-1/2 inches in diameter.
Features built in blade cover for safety and a plastic guard to cover the pivot spike when not in use.
Great for fabric; paper; vinyl; film; leather or more.
For right- and left-handed users. Includes RB18mm blade.
You can get it cheaper on ebay, amazon or joanns with a coupon.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CEAMCY
It makes perfect circles adjustible to 8.5inches. I was doing a lot of Peekaboo or mock cathedral window quilts as you go and it cuts circles thru several layers at once. I had 60 c ircles in a blink. It uses standard (small) rotary blades--easy to change. I wish I knew how to post a photo. Haven't mastered that yet. Hope that helps.
Cut perfect circles from 1-7/8 to 8-1/2 inches in diameter.
Features built in blade cover for safety and a plastic guard to cover the pivot spike when not in use.
Great for fabric; paper; vinyl; film; leather or more.
For right- and left-handed users. Includes RB18mm blade.
You can get it cheaper on ebay, amazon or joanns with a coupon.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CEAMCY
It makes perfect circles adjustible to 8.5inches. I was doing a lot of Peekaboo or mock cathedral window quilts as you go and it cuts circles thru several layers at once. I had 60 c ircles in a blink. It uses standard (small) rotary blades--easy to change. I wish I knew how to post a photo. Haven't mastered that yet. Hope that helps.
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