Machine Applique Method
08-14-2014, 07:34 PM
#21
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Thanks so much for posting these links. Wow, she is very talented - I love her work!
Hope these two links will help you with raw edge fusible applique. I've used this method several times and it works great.
http://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/201...ible-applique/
http://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/201...applique-tips/
http://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/201...ible-applique/
http://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/201...applique-tips/
08-15-2014, 03:38 AM
#22
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Florida
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There is another option for circles. Face them, then use a ..../\..... stitch to applique to the background with the "...." part of the stitch *just* off the circle and the point of the "/\" *just* onto the circle.
How to face with fusible:
1. Place fabric circle face UP on a surface.
2. Place a light/featherweight one-sided fusible circle (same size as fabric) on the fabric circle with fusible side AGAINST fabric.
3. Sew all the way around the edge of the circle with about 1/8" seam...do NOT leave an opening.
4. Make a slit in the middle of the fusible about 1.5" long.
5. Use this slit to turn the unit right side out.
6. Using your fingers, SLIGHTLY roll the edge so that the fusible is hidden under the circle and finger press the edge.
7. It may be necessary to trim some of the fusible fabric at the slit to help the circle lie flat.
8. When you are sure of your placement on the quilt surface, press the circle into place so the fusible will adhere.
9. Now you can stitch around the edge with a buttonhole/straight/satin/or blind hem stitch (as mentioned above) and have good clean stitches.
Looks like a lot of steps but it's really quite easy after you've done a couple.
Jan in VA
How to face with fusible:
1. Place fabric circle face UP on a surface.
2. Place a light/featherweight one-sided fusible circle (same size as fabric) on the fabric circle with fusible side AGAINST fabric.
3. Sew all the way around the edge of the circle with about 1/8" seam...do NOT leave an opening.
4. Make a slit in the middle of the fusible about 1.5" long.
5. Use this slit to turn the unit right side out.
6. Using your fingers, SLIGHTLY roll the edge so that the fusible is hidden under the circle and finger press the edge.
7. It may be necessary to trim some of the fusible fabric at the slit to help the circle lie flat.
8. When you are sure of your placement on the quilt surface, press the circle into place so the fusible will adhere.
9. Now you can stitch around the edge with a buttonhole/straight/satin/or blind hem stitch (as mentioned above) and have good clean stitches.
Looks like a lot of steps but it's really quite easy after you've done a couple.
Jan in VA
08-15-2014, 07:52 AM
#23
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Northern, Utah
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Depending on your sewing machine, some have an applique stitch built in. Check your machine and follow the directions or you can pink the edges and sew around a quarter of inch with a straight stitch, which will give you a antique effect by a slight curl when washed. Good luck and be sure to post when you are finished.
08-15-2014, 03:44 PM
#24
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Location: Keller, TX
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Wash your applique fabric, NOT YOUR BACK GROUND, THEN WHEN YOU wash the quilt, it shrinks the small zig zag under the applique and it looks like hand applique. Sharon Shamber method I learned from her. check this out https://s3.amazonaws.com/SkillBuilde...k-lesson-9.pdf
It really works!
It really works!
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