New Applique Book
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New Applique Book
I received a Applique Book from a dear friend for Christmas..........I know zero about the supplies I will need. I do not care to do the needle turn for a starter. Maybe later . Thinking I will try the sewing machine applique first. ..........What kind of fusible web should I buy and where. Also any helpful hints for this will be so much appreciated.
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I've used steam a seam light and the edges fray, not an attractive look or something that's gonna last. Might I suggest freezer paper method or Templar. I use Templar. Templar is great because it doesn't melt and keeps it shape. Here's great applique tutorials and she has some free patterns as well. http://erinrussek.typepad.com/one-pi...lique-lessons/ She does hand applique but this could be sewn by machine with a blanket stitch or a regular stitch close to the edge. Good luck with your new book and adventure in applique!
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you can use steam a seam lite, heat & bond lite, or wonder under- as an example- visit your lqs- or a joannes- just make sure the fusable you choose is one that is made to be sewn- the permenent-non-sew fusables are very stiff- will gum up your needles- and stay stiff-hard- the sewable fusables wash away- the project stays nice and soft/pliable.
you can do a buttonhole stitch, a small zig-zag- or any decorative stitch around the edges- sometimes even a straight stitch 1/8" inside the appliques even looks nice.
follow the instructions with the fusable you choose- each one has it's own requirements- some need steam- some a dry iron- and the time is important too- some will tell you to press for 8-10 seconds- some only 2 or 3...it is important to follow the instructions for the product you are using for the best results.,
the applique book should have a section at the beginning that goes over all of the supplies needed- and a resource section in the back telling you where to find them- or the brands they recommend. there are also many tutorials on all kinds of different applique techniques.
you can do a buttonhole stitch, a small zig-zag- or any decorative stitch around the edges- sometimes even a straight stitch 1/8" inside the appliques even looks nice.
follow the instructions with the fusable you choose- each one has it's own requirements- some need steam- some a dry iron- and the time is important too- some will tell you to press for 8-10 seconds- some only 2 or 3...it is important to follow the instructions for the product you are using for the best results.,
the applique book should have a section at the beginning that goes over all of the supplies needed- and a resource section in the back telling you where to find them- or the brands they recommend. there are also many tutorials on all kinds of different applique techniques.
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