Need help please with raw edge applique
09-24-2011, 03:59 AM
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I like to use Lite Steam a Seam reg. price 3.99 at Joanns of course I use a coupon so its cheaper. I find the stitching looks nicer. I have a applique stich on my machine but when i do not use the lite steam a seam the stitches do not look as nice. Good luck!!! You could also to the Eleaner Burns Method and use a fusible sew it along the edges right sides together and then slit the back of the fusible and turn it inside out...iron and sew any stitch. No raw edges.
09-24-2011, 04:21 AM
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You can prepare other appliqued pieces as though doing hand applique by turning under the edges and securing with Elmer's Washable School Glue then doing a small straight stitch along the turned under edge. Gently wash away the glue when finished.
See I can do things other than satin stitch!!
See I can do things other than satin stitch!!
Originally Posted by sweetana3
Gwen Marston has a wonderful way to make binding. She takes a length of bias about 3 times wider than the result you want. Fold it in thirds so one edge covers the other on the backIn other words, dont but the edges.
Lay the ironed binding on the quilt and pin where you want it easing it around curves with an iron tip. So now it is all ironed and pined. Sew down the middle with a long machine basting stitch. Dont worry about color or how exact this is but just down the middle.
Now the binding is attached to the background and you can then do either hand or machine stitching any way you want around the edges (and they are turned under). When done, remove the basting stitches.
I have done this and it is so easy. Stays in place and the pins can be removed.
Lay the ironed binding on the quilt and pin where you want it easing it around curves with an iron tip. So now it is all ironed and pined. Sew down the middle with a long machine basting stitch. Dont worry about color or how exact this is but just down the middle.
Now the binding is attached to the background and you can then do either hand or machine stitching any way you want around the edges (and they are turned under). When done, remove the basting stitches.
I have done this and it is so easy. Stays in place and the pins can be removed.
09-24-2011, 04:23 AM
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I found this works best with more basic shapes, otherwise you lose the detailed edge. Also using tulle for the back does give more detail and less bulk.
Originally Posted by carolaug
I like to use Lite Steam a Seam reg. price 3.99 at Joanns of course I use a coupon so its cheaper. I find the stitching looks nicer. I have a applique stich on my machine but when i do not use the lite steam a seam the stitches do not look as nice. Good luck!!! You could also to the Eleaner Burns Method and use a fusible sew it along the edges right sides together and then slit the back of the fusible and turn it inside out...iron and sew any stitch. No raw edges.
09-24-2011, 05:48 AM
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Put lightweight steam and seam on reverse and iron on your fabric then use whatever fancy zig zag stitch you have on your machine. The edges will take forever to fray even with repeated washings..
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