The following appliqué tips and techniques I have learnt over time from either
experience or other people. Each one below has made quite a difference
to the end product - even those clip-on eye glasses at the bottom! This
list is by no means exhaustive and is my personal view when doing appliqué.
2: Cut background fabric larger than required (1" all sides) as the appliqué draws it in |
3: Warm Company Steam-A-Seam Lite Steam-A-Seam 2 Double Stick Fusible Web-9"X12" Sheets 5/Pkg - keep it out of the sun |
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4: Use the best quality fabric you can afford
5: Use an open-toed foot - this gives you very good visibility of your stitching |
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6: Use a slow machine speed when sewing
7: Having a sewing machine which ends with the needle always in the down position is important for turning
9: Use a finer thread on the bobbin
10: Practice your preferred stitch on calico or similar first
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Dry iron only. Some of the iron-on stabilizers work best with a steam
iron. Just remember that if you don't pre-wash your fabrics you run the
risk of shrinking them with your steam iron. I've done this recently and
was surprised! This is only a problem if you are making a group quilt.
12: NOW Foods Organic Eucalyptus Oil, 1 ounce for cleaning your needle |
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13: Do not use a nylon thread - it cuts the fabric
14: How to wash your finished appliqué block
15: Carson Optical Clip-and-Flip 2x Power Magnifying Lens +4.00 Diopters - for those of us needing a little extra help seeing exactly where the needle is going |
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I hope the above applique tips help you as much as they have helped me while adding appliques to my quilts!
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