Fusible applique - how to not fray the ends?
#42
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I use light weight fusible interfacing on the back of
my applique pieces, then trim off excess interfacing before
sewing it onto my quilt. I don't have to worry about the
edges fraying out on me. Before I started using this, I had the same problem with fraying edges. Betty Lee
my applique pieces, then trim off excess interfacing before
sewing it onto my quilt. I don't have to worry about the
edges fraying out on me. Before I started using this, I had the same problem with fraying edges. Betty Lee
#44
I use a sheet of copy paper to stabilize my applique piece. Just slide the paper under your fabric,(the applique will be on top of the fabric, so they'll be 3 layers). And stitch through all layers. When you're done the paper will just pull away. This helps move the work around on the machine with very little resistance from moving layers of fabric.
#46
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Originally Posted by LucyInTheSky
Originally Posted by jayelee
I was taught to sew with the right side of the stitch just off the edge of the fabric I don't know if that helps but I use heat and bond light and dont have this problem
#47
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Location: Kansas
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If you are appliqueing through a single layer, yes I would use a stabilizer, but if you were going through the batting and batting, probably no. However, I, personally might not use a satin stitch, I might use just a straight stitch about a scant 1/4" from the applique edge or maybe a blanket stitch. I'd have to try it. You also need to consider how big your quilt if and how easy it will move while appliqueing.
#48
I fuse the whole piece of cloth that I think I will be using and then cut out the item I will be fusing down. No frayed edges, it is fused all the way. I also save all my little scraps to use in other quilts where I want to fuse something down.
#49
Okay, I know what to do next time, but I really thought I had followed all your guidelines (except starching) but now have a finished quilt with some of the applique edges, especially the smaller ones, or circular ones, fraying and pulling away from the stitching. Other than taking those pieces off, recutting and sewing them back by hand, is there anything I can do to correct the problem? Glue? Fray check? Don't want to ruin the quilt with something that may not work. Thanks all. You always come to the rescue!!!
bev.
bev.
#50
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Missouri
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I use E. Burns method in her Sunbonnet Sue Book.
Trace the pattern on the fusible.
Sew the fusible onto the fabric piece.
Cut a slit in the fusible, turn, and finger press. Iron in position on your quilt block. Stitch around the applique piece with the buttonhole stitch. Works great and no frayed edges because the edges are in a seam. :thumbup:
Trace the pattern on the fusible.
Sew the fusible onto the fabric piece.
Cut a slit in the fusible, turn, and finger press. Iron in position on your quilt block. Stitch around the applique piece with the buttonhole stitch. Works great and no frayed edges because the edges are in a seam. :thumbup:
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