Applique Question
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Applique Question
When you are stitching down fusible appliqué with a satin stitch, do you use some type of stabilizer on the back? I am using invisible thread if that makes a difference. I have some tear away stabilizer, but I am feeling lazy about using it.
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#3
the nice part about using stabilizer, it sort of inhibits your feed dogs so you can turn way easier. I was watching a craftys class and she was just starching and not using stabilizer, and around the curve, she had to stop and reposition constantly.
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DeltaMS ... it's a matter of finding what works for you and your machine!
For me, my one machine, I find I need a stabilizer.
The other (yet the lesser of the two machines) ... no stabilizer necessary and it turns out just fine.
My sewing machine dealer said tissue paper is often all you need to use.
Another option, coffee filters!
For me, my one machine, I find I need a stabilizer.
The other (yet the lesser of the two machines) ... no stabilizer necessary and it turns out just fine.
My sewing machine dealer said tissue paper is often all you need to use.
Another option, coffee filters!
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I never use a satin stitch - it’s a personal thing- I hate that stiff ridge around everything. I use a small zigzag or a blanket stitch and the fusible itself is enough to stabilize the pieces. I would assume using a satin stitch a stabilizer would help with the puckering and drawing up of the background fabrics.
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