Machine applique Circles
 

I am still new to applique and have a question for machine applique. I want to make a circles quilt that uses circles cut from a scratched DVD. I want to be able to fold over the edges in order to zig zag the edges so there is never any fraying. Is there a way to do this to keep the curve? I still can't get smooth curves using satin stitching and am kindof frustrated. Using just a zig zag I would likely get fraying when it was washed and dried.

I'm trying to make a quilt like this.

I should add that I do not want to use permanent interfacing. I don't like the feel of it on a large piece, so I was using dissolving interfacing.

Use something heat safe as a template use a basting stitch around seam allowance, spray with starch press remove template, hope this makes sense

I suggest using the DVD to make a template out of heat safe plastic

Use your light interfacing or used dryer sheets and put the right sides together and sew around the circle. Cut a slit in the back of the interfacing turn it inside out clip curves and press to where it is nice and round then pin on fabric and just use a nice zig zag around. Easy and fast. You can use the interfacing and iron it on as well then zig zag.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-90945-1.htm
This is one I have in my blog that you might use. I have a couple more if this doesn't work

Oh my gosh, these are all great ideas! I'm going to try them and see what works best for me.

I found this a VERY good idea! I have used it several times.

Wow, I was just thinking about a circle quilt last night! I saw a quilt and thought for sure I could imitate it without buying the pattern. I was thinking about doing the muslin trick with it and then after turning it right side out, I would clip away the muslin in the middle.

I am curious why you can sew a zig zag in a circle but not a satin stitch, since a satin stitch is a zig zag stitch, only with the length of the stitch shortened. Can you control the speed of your machine?

I use light interfacing and sew as stated below!! It is so easy and if you sew exactly on the line it will be a perfect circle!!! I use Superior Monofilament(spelling???) thread to stitch down the circle.