Question about hand applique
#1
I am doing a hand appliqué block with flowers in a vase which has 22 pieces. After I cut them out and do the turning with the starch do I baste them all together and sew them on as 1 piece or do I sew them on individually? Some of them overlap each other as well.
#3
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Michigan
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you can build your applique piece all together- then place it on your back ground if that works well for you- or you can build right on the background- either technique is used- depending on the project and the ease of constructing without background or with background-
it is your project- do it the way you think is best for you
it is your project- do it the way you think is best for you
#7
The pattern pieces usually have numbers on them starting with 1. This would be your first piece, I would applique it to my block. Then proceed to piece number 2. Depending on the size of the piece i may use applique pins or glue. I hope this helps. Best of luck.
#8
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 3,334
I love applique..... I use glue and then sew all the pieces together before putting them on the background. I make a pattern out of freezer paper and number the pieces. I make marks to help me place pieces that overlap. The outcome is usually fantastic, if I do say so myself. My avatar was done this way..... did I mention that I love applique?
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