Baconbit

I used the technique years ago to make a 'Blooming Vest'. It was not all over, just to form front and back yokes. It as done in all cotton and no batting. Instead of bias stitching it was stitched into a grid and then cut an X in each square. Leaving the bottom fabric uncut. The side and shoulder seams are on the outside and they bloom like the cut areas. I wish I still had the pattern. I used all southwest prints.

Rosasta0

Thank you for all of the responses. I think what I will do is pin the 3 identical panels together and then spray baste them to the backing and batting. I think it will be easier to pin the panels perfectly (as for S&W) if I am able to see the bottom of the fabrics. I will post a pic whenever I #1 - get to this project and #2 - when I finish it