Fusible applique - how to not fray the ends?
#52
I use steam a seam all the time. Change the size of your needle and your stitches may be too tight. Most important thing of all is to sew with your plate on a single hole for straight stitching only! Don't give up . Use some practice pieces till it comes out ok. Roz
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I agree the needle should fall just on the outside of the fabric. If I use a zigzag, I go around once with a loser and just a tad smaller. Then I adjust to the size I want and tighten up the stictch some, and that has made it easier for me. I do use a tear away stablizer also. I read this somewhere several years ago when I was doing an ABC book and it really helped me.
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Originally Posted by galvestonangel
I agree the needle should fall just on the outside of the fabric. If I use a zigzag, I go around once with a loser and just a tad smaller. Then I adjust to the size I want and tighten up the stictch some, and that has made it easier for me. I do use a tear away stablizer also. I read this somewhere several years ago when I was doing an ABC book and it really helped me.
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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
Also, is the fabric you are using for the applique tightly woven? Have you considered doing a practice block with a batik? I'm sure that one would not fray! : = )
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Originally Posted by pieces
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:
What is the brand of the "non-woven fusible" you use? There are SOOOO many types and choices that I sometimes wish Eleanor would package her own brand so I could get just what she's using! HA! The one I see Eleanor using doesn't appear to have a paper backing so I guess the fusible material is only on one side. HELP
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I just appliqued a butterfly quilt and used wonder under. No frayed edges. also used a stitch that looked like a straight stitch with an x over it. I don't know what it's called, but it worked well. I used a size 16 needle since I quilted as I went.
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I don't know much of anything about appliqué, and am currently working on my first fusible project. I'm using the double sided paper backed Pellon product. I haven't gotten to the part of stitching it down yet, but am reading all the hints with great interest and hoping it saves me from some mess-ups :) Thank you all for those!
On the fraying, is it possible when fusing, the edges aren't getting totally fused down? Or not fused well enough? I'm just wondering if that could contribute to the fraying. Or, perhaps even the fabric weave? (But then again, what do I know????)
Just a thought :)
Debbie in Austin
On the fraying, is it possible when fusing, the edges aren't getting totally fused down? Or not fused well enough? I'm just wondering if that could contribute to the fraying. Or, perhaps even the fabric weave? (But then again, what do I know????)
Just a thought :)
Debbie in Austin
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