Can anyone suggest a link or a tut to help me grasp this technique? I have seen some of your beautiful pieces and want to learn..TY
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Can anyone suggest a link or a tut to help me grasp this technique? I have seen some of your beautiful pieces and want to learn..TY
Here's a video tutorial by MSQC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOPxNNEv75w
Ty that was very helpful.
I enjoy doing raw edge fusible applique because it is quick and I like the added texture and interest decorative stitching adds to the applique. There are lots of Youtube videos that can explain the technique, but here is a simple video that does a good job of covering the basics! Have fun playing with scrap fabric, cutting out shapes and practicing machine stitching the edges. There are many types of fusible that work well. I like to use Steam A Seam LITE because it does not gum up my needle when sewing. Wonder Under is also a recommended brand of fusible. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwcaC2dnuLo
I do a lot of applique (some in my album) and I want to recomend an open toe embriodery foot. It's easy to move and see what your doing. it makes a big difference.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QLCoewcYcs
See how well you can see what your doing? It's a lot of fun!
oops, applique foot, sorry
Applique is very easy. It's my favorite method of sewing. You can do needle turn or raw edge fusible. I personally think needle turn looks so much better. I do fusible because it's easier and faster, but want to do needle turn some day soon.
In the words of Blondie, "Well, heckfire shoot!"Quote:
Originally Posted by Hulamoon
I have this foot, and was wondering about the application...WOOHOO!
I don't applique often and probably not very good but I do like to do it. I took a half day class on it and it was very interesting and educational, its in my notebook but can't say I remember too much about it. I just do it the way I do it...lol
This is a lot of helpful information! I definitely want to learn how to applique and wasn't sure about what materials were needed and what not. Sometime in the next couple days I definitely plan on checking out these videos.
Great question Shannon!
http://www.youtube.com/embed/2AsK3Mikz2s?autoplay=1
Shannon, I know for sure you'll like this one!
Shannon have a look at this its about needle turn applique
How To Hand Applique - Part One
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=...s&feature=fvwp
How To Hand Applique - Part Two
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXvMP2VypEs
How to do Fusible Applique or Raw Edge Applique Tutorial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1OahzmtM50&NR=1
I was watching this video, and she said she backs her material with tissue paper. Interesting! Is she talking about like gift tissue paper or something else?Quote:
Originally Posted by buckeyequilter
I also have one more question. When appliqueing quilts, do you normally do zigzag stitching, or do you do straight stitching? Just curious about that since I wasn't sure how that works and when you applique with quilts do you wait til you've sandwiched the quilt or do you do the appliqueing before you sandwich the quilt? :)
CJ you do the applique on your quilt top before you put your batting and backing layers together. I did not watch the video you are referring to, but often people will use a "stabilizer" paper on the back of the fabric which you place the applique on so that your stitches will be smoother and less likely to pucker. You can purchase commercial stabilizer paper on rolls or in separate sheets, but some people use light weight coffee filters or a regular printer paper to back their applique. Once you are done stitching you would want to remove the stabilizer paper from the back of your fabric though so make sure you use something that is easy to remove without pulling out all your stitch work. They make commercial stabilizers that are easy "tear away" or some that will be water soluble and disintegrate when you wash them. I don't always use a stabilizer for machine stitching my applique. Just depends on how sturdy my background fabric is and how much stitching I have to do.Quote:
Originally Posted by shorte85
You can use any stitch you like to attach your applique shapes to your project but the zigzag and blanket stitch are the most common. Check your sewing machine and test out those stitches on scrap fabric before stitching your project. See what you like best and figure out how you want to adjust your stitch length and width to fit the applique best. A very tight zigzag becomes like a Satin Stitch which is often used. I use the blanket stitch and other decorative stitches on my machine a lot. :)
This is an example of the machine blanket stitch on applique:
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This is an example of Zigzag/Satin Stitch plus other decorative stitches on the leaves and vines:
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Thanks Linda! :) That explains a lot. :)
Awesome info everyone! this is why I love this forum some much info! Such awesome people!!!!
