Tips for appliqueing raw edges?
#31
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have found using a ajustable zipper foot or a narrow 1'4 inch foot allows me to better se and manuver the applique. Use a medium width zigzag on a fine length setting. This gives it a clean look and locks in any frays. Stay away from the widest zigzag as it begins to look sloppy very easily and is harder to sew over in correction or adding depth.
#32
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Originally Posted by Glassquilt
When I use the blanket stitch, I use an open toe foot and go very slowly. I run the straight stitches along the edge of the applique on the background and have only the zig over the applique.
#36
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Question interfacing on the back of the applique?
and raw edge? Why the interfacing?
And you said you are trying to do the blanket stitch?
Do you have a picture? Cause usualy if you use the featherweight interfacing. You sew around the shape RST and slit the interfacing and turn then you iron it to the blk or ?
The open toe foot is a must for appllique.
and to get a nice edge are you using a stablizer of somekind behind the fabric you are putting the applique on?
I guess I have more question than an answer without seeing what you are doing.
Any question, PM please.
ConnieF
and raw edge? Why the interfacing?
And you said you are trying to do the blanket stitch?
Do you have a picture? Cause usualy if you use the featherweight interfacing. You sew around the shape RST and slit the interfacing and turn then you iron it to the blk or ?
The open toe foot is a must for appllique.
and to get a nice edge are you using a stablizer of somekind behind the fabric you are putting the applique on?
I guess I have more question than an answer without seeing what you are doing.
Any question, PM please.
ConnieF
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