A couple newbie questions about applique
03-01-2010, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by lots2do
Let me know if this doesn't make sense.
One way that I learned to do this was to trace my applique shapes onto the dull side of freezer paper. Cut out. Iron the shiny side onto the wrong side of the applique fabric. Cut around the shape leaving about 1/4 inch all the way around. Glue this edge with a regular washable glue stick to the paper side of the freezer paper. Pin into place and whip stitch with little stitches, as invisible as you can make them onto your background fabric (with matching fabric. I really like YLI silk thread if you can find it). Then you could always use a blanket stitch with floss if you wanted to for a decorative touch. Oh, then when your sewing is done, make a careful slit in the middle of your applique (background fabric) and clip away the background to about 1/4 inch of your applique (on the wrong side again). Pull your freezer paper shape out. You may have caught a few places with your stitching so be careful and ease it out.
Phew, that sounded like a lot of steps. I do seem to be attracted to complicated processes. But this method makes sure that you don't have a raw edge.
lots2do
One way that I learned to do this was to trace my applique shapes onto the dull side of freezer paper. Cut out. Iron the shiny side onto the wrong side of the applique fabric. Cut around the shape leaving about 1/4 inch all the way around. Glue this edge with a regular washable glue stick to the paper side of the freezer paper. Pin into place and whip stitch with little stitches, as invisible as you can make them onto your background fabric (with matching fabric. I really like YLI silk thread if you can find it). Then you could always use a blanket stitch with floss if you wanted to for a decorative touch. Oh, then when your sewing is done, make a careful slit in the middle of your applique (background fabric) and clip away the background to about 1/4 inch of your applique (on the wrong side again). Pull your freezer paper shape out. You may have caught a few places with your stitching so be careful and ease it out.
Phew, that sounded like a lot of steps. I do seem to be attracted to complicated processes. But this method makes sure that you don't have a raw edge.
lots2do
You don't always have to cut the back, sometimes, I leave a small area and pull the paper out before I finish sewing, you may have to use tweezers, but it does just fine. I do it both ways, but prefer not to cut the back. These rings were so large I did not want to do either so pulled the freezer paper out after turning under the edge and then pin, pin, pin to keep the edges tight.
03-01-2010, 04:38 PM
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Okay, looks like I'm going to attempt the freezer paper needle turn method. Another question though; When stitching the applique piece to the base fabric, do you put the block in some kind of frame to keep the fabric taunt, or do you just hold the fabric in your hands?
Any suggestions on needles and thread to use? All I have is some cheapie needles that I'm sure are way too thick.
Any suggestions on needles and thread to use? All I have is some cheapie needles that I'm sure are way too thick.
03-01-2010, 05:42 PM
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I don't put it in any kind of holder, just hold it in my hand. I just use applique needles that you can get at Joanns (don't remember the brand I just buy the package that is labeled hand applique needles). I just use Coats and Clark or Guterman thread. I like more of a "folk art" look when I do needle turn applique so I don't do the blanket stitch.
03-01-2010, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Rachelcb80
Okay, looks like I'm going to attempt the freezer paper needle turn method. Another question though; When stitching the applique piece to the base fabric, do you put the block in some kind of frame to keep the fabric taunt, or do you just hold the fabric in your hands?
Any suggestions on needles and thread to use? All I have is some cheapie needles that I'm sure are way too thick.
Any suggestions on needles and thread to use? All I have is some cheapie needles that I'm sure are way too thick.
I hope this makes sense.
03-01-2010, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by tkhooper
I love the fusible applique. It couldn't be easier. The only problem I have is if I machine stitch around little pieces. Then it can get real hairy. But with a wall hanging you don't really have to stitch from what I understand. I to am a beginner.
03-02-2010, 06:31 PM
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I do mine the old-fashioned way. Needle turn. Its very easy. Say you're doing a leaf. Take the leaf and trace it on the fabric. Cut out the leaf with about 1/8" outside the line. Pin your leaf to quilt. Use needle to turn under to your line and start your stitch. Just continue until finished. When you come to a point its like doing a miter. Fold one part under and stitch then do next and you'll get a nice point. Very easy.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
03-02-2010, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by penny doty
I did the turn fusable applaque today and it turned out to be really easy. I did satin stich around it.
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