how do you ??
#1
Hi everyone,
I would like to applique some small melons onto a background fabric. Whether to use freezer paper under, and needle turn or glue the edges down, I just cannot get sharp points. Does any one have a good tip please. With grateful thanks for any help !!
I would like to applique some small melons onto a background fabric. Whether to use freezer paper under, and needle turn or glue the edges down, I just cannot get sharp points. Does any one have a good tip please. With grateful thanks for any help !!
#3
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Sharp points can be a challenge. I do mostly fused applique with Wonder Under because I like the exact shapes you get. I have used the method where you sew the shape outline to a thin piece of fabric or interfacing and turn right side out through a cut opening. This works for me if I just want a shape to hand stitch down. I use a used dryer fabric softener sheet for the light weight back. I sew around the shape, clip any curves of inside/outside corners and cut a slit in the dryer sheet and carefully turn right side out. Try it on a simple heart shape and see if it will work for you.
#6
Sometimes to get a sharp point, it is necessary to make an extra side stitch( one small) rather than pivoting at the end of your point. Mostly I use fusible and then hold down to background with a dot of glue, machine applique on.
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Join Date: Feb 2009
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if you do not want to do fusable, machine applique- but you want to do hand applique - visit the
piece of cake quilt shop
learn to applique the piece of cake way-
they offer great video's tutorials, workshops, dvd's...and a full quilt shop. there are tricks to points and of course- practice.
piece of cake quilt shop
learn to applique the piece of cake way-
they offer great video's tutorials, workshops, dvd's...and a full quilt shop. there are tricks to points and of course- practice.
#8
Thanks to everyone who has replied to my question. I eventually decided on Freezer paper on top and needle turn. It has worked quite well. Whilst it is not perfect it is fine. Thanks again.
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