first time applique
11-26-2013, 09:55 AM
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first time applique
I am making a quilt for granddaughter and want to applique on the back since I am using just plain unbleached muslin. I have cut out the letters for her name and balloons to put the letters on. I have cut out a couple of sunbonnet sues to put near the bottom to be holding the balloons. There are so many different methods I have been reading on the internet.....it's like buying shampoo, there are too many choices to choose from! So, with that being said can't I just use the elmers glue and glue the pieces to the backing then zigzag all around the edges? Or is there another way to keep from having frayed edges? Also, does it matter if the edges fray? Could I just sew a straight stitch all around and deliberately let the edges fray? thanks for your advice
11-26-2013, 10:31 AM
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Most fusibles are easier to iron on the fabric and then cut out. Can you try a thin skiff of Elmer's glue, put the appliqué on the background and let it dry? Why not give it a try? As for stitching, yes you can do a straight stitch about 1/8 inch in from the appliqué edge and let the edges fray.
11-26-2013, 10:49 AM
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If you don't want frayed edges, I think the best way is to turn the edges under using a light weight fusible interfacing. Sew the fusible to the right side of the fabric and then turn it inside out. Then you can iron it on and finish the edges with whatever stitch makes you happy.
If you don't mind frayed edges, you can certainly use Elmer's. Paint it on with a brush to the back of your applique pieces. Press it in place and sew however you like. Even if you do the zigzag stitch you will get a few frayed edges if you do it this way.
I guess your first decision is how do you feel about frayed edges?
If you don't mind frayed edges, you can certainly use Elmer's. Paint it on with a brush to the back of your applique pieces. Press it in place and sew however you like. Even if you do the zigzag stitch you will get a few frayed edges if you do it this way.
I guess your first decision is how do you feel about frayed edges?
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11-26-2013, 08:15 PM
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Turning with the fusible is a good way to turn your edges easily!!!
Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
If you don't want frayed edges, I think the best way is to turn the edges under using a light weight fusible interfacing. Sew the fusible to the right side of the fabric and then turn it inside out. Then you can iron it on and finish the edges with whatever stitch makes you happy.
If you don't mind frayed edges, you can certainly use Elmer's. Paint it on with a brush to the back of your applique pieces. Press it in place and sew however you like. Even if you do the zigzag stitch you will get a few frayed edges if you do it this way.
I guess your first decision is how do you feel about frayed edges?
If you don't mind frayed edges, you can certainly use Elmer's. Paint it on with a brush to the back of your applique pieces. Press it in place and sew however you like. Even if you do the zigzag stitch you will get a few frayed edges if you do it this way.
I guess your first decision is how do you feel about frayed edges?
11-27-2013, 10:28 AM
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You have described a perfectly good method either way. Since you are doing letters, "raw edge" applique maybe easier. You can then just stitch a bit inside and let the edges fray.
Loved to see it when you are done.
Loved to see it when you are done.
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