Originally Posted by madamekelly

I would use a small flat paintbrush and good old Elmer's. Brush toward the edge gently so you don't cause fraying. The glue can even act as a stabilizer for the zig zagging. It does wash out completely in one wash. After gluing, allow to dry, then do a straight stitch all the way around, then zig zag. Straight stitching gives a nice but slightly puffed look to the zig zag.

Originally Posted by franc36

I have been doing much appliqué lately using laser cut pieces that are fusible. Although I follow the instructions, I often have pieces that come unstuck before I get them stitched down. I keep a fabric glue stick by my machine. The glue holds the pieces in place and I cannot tell, when sewing, which pieces were ironed down and which were glued.