Machine applique Circles
02-27-2012, 05:18 PM
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Machine applique Circles
I am still new to applique and have a question for machine applique. I want to make a circles quilt that uses circles cut from a scratched DVD. I want to be able to fold over the edges in order to zig zag the edges so there is never any fraying. Is there a way to do this to keep the curve? I still can't get smooth curves using satin stitching and am kindof frustrated. Using just a zig zag I would likely get fraying when it was washed and dried.
I'm trying to make a quilt like this.
I should add that I do not want to use permanent interfacing. I don't like the feel of it on a large piece, so I was using dissolving interfacing.
I'm trying to make a quilt like this.
I should add that I do not want to use permanent interfacing. I don't like the feel of it on a large piece, so I was using dissolving interfacing.
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02-27-2012, 05:42 PM
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Use your light interfacing or used dryer sheets and put the right sides together and sew around the circle. Cut a slit in the back of the interfacing turn it inside out clip curves and press to where it is nice and round then pin on fabric and just use a nice zig zag around. Easy and fast. You can use the interfacing and iron it on as well then zig zag.
02-27-2012, 05:42 PM
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http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-90945-1.htm
This is one I have in my blog that you might use. I have a couple more if this doesn't work
This is one I have in my blog that you might use. I have a couple more if this doesn't work
02-27-2012, 06:34 PM
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Use your light interfacing or used dryer sheets and put the right sides together and sew around the circle. Cut a slit in the back of the interfacing turn it inside out clip curves and press to where it is nice and round then pin on fabric and just use a nice zig zag around. Easy and fast. You can use the interfacing and iron it on as well then zig zag.
02-27-2012, 07:57 PM
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Wow, I was just thinking about a circle quilt last night! I saw a quilt and thought for sure I could imitate it without buying the pattern. I was thinking about doing the muslin trick with it and then after turning it right side out, I would clip away the muslin in the middle.
02-27-2012, 08:00 PM
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I am curious why you can sew a zig zag in a circle but not a satin stitch, since a satin stitch is a zig zag stitch, only with the length of the stitch shortened. Can you control the speed of your machine?
Last edited by TanyaL; 02-27-2012 at 08:02 PM.
02-27-2012, 10:40 PM
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I use light interfacing and sew as stated below!! It is so easy and if you sew exactly on the line it will be a perfect circle!!! I use Superior Monofilament(spelling???) thread to stitch down the circle.
Use your light interfacing or used dryer sheets and put the right sides together and sew around the circle. Cut a slit in the back of the interfacing turn it inside out clip curves and press to where it is nice and round then pin on fabric and just use a nice zig zag around. Easy and fast. You can use the interfacing and iron it on as well then zig zag.
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