Why is my applique fraying when I do a satin stitch around it? I have had this problem before, but never to this degree. Is there a particular needle I should be using? I have recently changed the needle and maybe the last one was better for applique than this one is????

I'm not sure. Hope someone on here will help!!

prehaps ur not catching enough of the applique piece??? I use an emb needle... just seemed sharper to me..... other will have better advice.....

could also be the fabric, maybe it's a looser weave.

Sounds as though the fabrics you are using are a loose weave and this will cause fraying. There is a product that you can apply to the edge of the fabric that stops the fraying. In fact I think the name is "stop fray" or close to that. Very easy to use too.

The outside edge of the satin stitch should run on the outside edge of the applique. That is the only way I have had luck with this type of applique.

When you cut the pieces out place the pattern on the bias. Bias edges dont fray

I use June Tailor's Fray Block. It has a softer feel than Fray Check. IMHO

This is how I have always done my applique - I use Lite Wonder Under. After you peel off the paper part and iron the applique piece on your base piece, the edges are sealed. I've never had any problems w/fraying. Hope this helps.

Jean

same here Oksewnsew.

Bettia