New appliqué method?
 

Hi. This is a new method for me just wondering if any of my QB friends have tried this and how it works. You use the fusible interfacing. Will this method work with small pieces. Thanks.

So, you sew w wrong sides tog, cut a small hole turn right side out and iron down then stitch?????
I use heat n bond.
Pls explain your method. Thanks

That's it!!! Have u used this method? Does it work with smaller pieces? Thanks

This method requires turning pieces. The smaller you go, the harder it is. For small pieces I like using paper back fusible and doing raw edge applique. Use a decorative stitch around the edges. Leaves look very pretty using the feather stitch. Stems using blanket stitch.

Yes, Eleanor Burns of Quilt In A Day does that a lot. I love doing Sun Bonnet Sues like that.

Eleanor Burns has taught this method for years and it works great!

It's good for bigger pieces. I don't think it would work that well with real small pieces. I have done the Sunbonnet Sue and I loved it.

sew and turn circles look great--especially if you use the drawing pin method to sew exact circles

I agree that this would be hard with small pieces.

I use this method all the time and love it. It's quick, easy and there's no bulk or stiffness. I'm not sure it would be practical for very small pieces though, they could be hard to turn. Other than that, it's a great option.

I'm working on a scenery quilt of Lake Superior. Directions state cut and paste designs. I have completed the design and glued it down. Now my edges are fraying. They state now to stitch all around the edges of each piece before I start quilting. That is making some pieces fray more. Help! Does anyone know how to stop this? Or what I can do?

I use lightweight or featherweight fusible interfacing on the back of each piece that I applique, then use a quilting basting spray to hold it onto the background until I stitch around the edges. I haven't done much applique so I'm not sure it works all the time but I haven't had a problem with fraying yet.

I have used that method some. It does work on small pieces but it also depends on the shape of the pieces. I just tried it on a bunch of circles but for the life of me I couldn't sew a nice circle. I tried several different methods. I ended up using heat proof template plastic and starch.

You can do this on smaller pieces (not too small) If you take a few more steps....carefully pink your edges after grading the seam. Also I have used this method using water soluble thread, after my piece is pressed (dry iron) I steam it....removing the thread...and the fusible material...leaving a nicely creased edge that is not heavy with fusbile stabilizer...lays much flatter....though be it a bit fussier.

good to know....I have a kit of precut SBS and really did not want to hand app or machine app, but since you did with f/interfacing, I will try that....have used that method for circles and liked the results.....good, another ufo is on its way to being a quilt!!!!!!!

I do needle turn and plan to do it on a dresdan plate quilt. Hopefully soon.

I have tried this method, and I find that the edges of the fusible show enough to bother me and th fusible is not worth the trouble. I will sometimes back an appliqué piece with the same fabric as the front, and then use a small piece of fusible to keep it in place as I sew it. This makes rounded edges like circles easier, especially since if anything peeks out from the back, it's the same fabric, not interfacing.

Applique method
 

I had the same problem. "Edges" drove me crazy. I solved this by trimming the fusible. After you cut a replica, trim the fusible about 1/16" then attach as discussed. When you turn it, the smaller back will force the fabric edge under. No more "edges". If that isn't enough trim a little more next time until you get the look you want.

I think you mean sew with Right Sides Together.

Yes this method has been used by Eleanor Burns. I am an extreme fan of hers. This method works great with small pieces. To turn them she uses a straw and a ball point bodkin. I don't have a bodkin so I use a crochet hook. You put the straw into the piece that you are turning, *pull so the fabric is over the end of the straw and use the bodkin and push the fabric into the straw. Pull it out of the straw, turn the fabric and repeat from *. Or you can watch any of Eleanors tutorials on the flower appliques. She shows this technique as well as using fusable. Have fun!

Hi Am I missing something, no idea what this method is.x

I've tried it a couple times and I like that way. I prefer raw edge for most applique(just because I want to see the fraying...my person preference). :)

even better use Solve' or any wash away product so that once you have sewn slashed and turned the use glue stick to place and sew then when your project is washed no bulk, and nothing to peek out and show.

I've used the fusible interfacing wrong sides together and then cutting slit to turn the piece. It can then be ironed to background and it hold until you sew it down. It may take longer this way but there's no edges to turn and the piece is softer than the fusible web.

Thank you for your suggestion. Will have to try it.

Does anyone have the link. tutorial or Youtube video for Eleanor's method with the straw and ball point bodkin? I have googled a bit with no luck.

I've used this method for years and love it. I don't particularly like the "stuck down" look of fusible webbing. By having the edges of my applique pieces already turned, it gives me a more traditional applique look. I usually hand applique these pieces. I only use my sewing machine to applique if it's a pattern that I can download to my embroidery machine.

I did a sun bonnet sue, actually 3, using this method

I have used the interfacing method for applique, one a wall hanging of pansies, some quite small (and leaves) and had no problems if you use your needle to keep the interfacing under control if edging by hand. I haven't attached the pieces by machine as I enjoy hand applique best. Another thing you can do with this method is to put a small amount of filling into the piece to give a more dimensional look to you applique. I actually had never seen or heard of it and was just one of my experiments - was a bit of a let down to find others had already been doing it. L. O. L.