Question about fusible applique
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Question about fusible applique
Working on an a baby quilt for my first grandchild - yay! The quilt has some light appliques on dark backgrounds. What is the best way to prevent the background from showing through the appliques? I am doing fusible applique, and then satin stitching around them. I was thinking of cutting out the background behind the applique shapes after stitching. Has anyone tried this, and how did you like it? Is there a better way? I would love to hear some tips!
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cutting out the back is one way - another is to back the applique with a layer of muslin or other neutral fabric which will prevent the background from showing thru. You can always use a layer of batting behind the shape, which will not only cover up the background material, but also give some dimension to the applique - cut the batting a little smaller than the shape then either stitch the raw edge or turn it under, and some free motion on top will keep the batting in place.
#4
Here is a visual for you:
http://www.fonsandporter.com/article...sible_applique
Last edited by katier825; 01-23-2013 at 02:49 AM. Reason: added link
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if it is a simple shape, some people do the following:
cut out two shapes...one that will be the top, and the other that will be the bottom. in this case, a light-colored fabric will be the bottom. add 1/4" seam allowance all the way around on both pieces.
rights sides facing, sew the two shapes together using 1/4" seam, leaving a couple of inches for turning.
clip seams at the curves, if there are any, so that when turned, the applique will lay flat.
turn the right sides out and press, making sure that the open area follows the correct shape of your applique. whip stitch the opening closed.
applique piece to the quilt.
maybe someone can give you visuals of this process.
this is just another way to applique.
cut out two shapes...one that will be the top, and the other that will be the bottom. in this case, a light-colored fabric will be the bottom. add 1/4" seam allowance all the way around on both pieces.
rights sides facing, sew the two shapes together using 1/4" seam, leaving a couple of inches for turning.
clip seams at the curves, if there are any, so that when turned, the applique will lay flat.
turn the right sides out and press, making sure that the open area follows the correct shape of your applique. whip stitch the opening closed.
applique piece to the quilt.
maybe someone can give you visuals of this process.
this is just another way to applique.
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I love to applique using the fusible method and have been giving this some thought. I think your best avenue would be to use the method Rush8888 suggests. You can find a video of this at Nancy's Notions where she does it with the center of a dresden plate design. = With the dark background I see no other way. Even if you do the cutting method you will still see 1/4 inch seam behind your applique. Sounds really cute. I just finished puppy dogs, but these were muslin blocks with sashing. Good luck
#8
I use raw edge fusible appliqué extensively. When it's going to cover a darker background fabric, I fuse the appliqué fabric to a light fabric before I cut out the shape. Even with a double layer of fabric and a double layer of fusible (I use Wonder Under 805), I can still hand stitch through it if I choose, and the machine has no trouble at all.
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cutting out the back is one way - another is to back the applique with a layer of muslin or other neutral fabric which will prevent the background from showing thru. You can always use a layer of batting behind the shape, which will not only cover up the background material, but also give some dimension to the applique - cut the batting a little smaller than the shape then either stitch the raw edge or turn it under, and some free motion on top will keep the batting in place.
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