A Unique Method for Preparing Applique Pieces
08-04-2010, 09:33 PM
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It doesn't flatten out. The crease from the first pressing does the job and keeps it folded!
Originally Posted by Honchey
Hi, Doesn't the folded 1/4 inch seam flatten out after it gets wet?
08-04-2010, 09:33 PM
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Ohh. Didn't know that. i do know that you can't lick the thread and expect to thread the needle that way.... duh!!
Originally Posted by gaigai
you don't have to put it in water. Just iron it, then spritz with a spray of water and use steam to press and the thread will come out.
08-04-2010, 09:34 PM
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I've done that, too, well, not with the dryer sheet but with really light interfacing.
It works really nicely!
It works really nicely!
Originally Posted by AnnaK
I like your idea. The other thing I've done is do the same thing you described but using well-used fabric softener sheet instead of a second layer of fabric. Once you turn the 'leaf' inside out, you can actually press it for a finished leaf and then applique it without removing the softener sheet. It is so light that it does not bulk up your applique. I used this method when making a dresden plate. It worked like magic. I hope this doesn't sound confusing.
08-04-2010, 10:18 PM
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Hi, I was at a quilt shop yesterday and there was a wall hanging that had perfect circles using Oriental Fussy cut geishas and the owner told me they used coffee filters sewn to the right side slit the coffee filter, turn right side out, press and then applique. I'm just thinking --you could probably use a non-acid glue stick to adhere it to the background and then blind hem stitch it or blanket stitch it. I just gave myself an idea for one of my next projects. Anne
08-04-2010, 10:20 PM
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I love it when we give ourselves ideas!
Originally Posted by Honchey
Hi, I was at a quilt shop yesterday and there was a wall hanging that had perfect circles using Oriental Fussy cut geishas and the owner told me they used coffee filters sewn to the right side slit the coffee filter, turn right side out, press and then applique. I'm just thinking --you could probably use a non-acid glue stick to adhere it to the background and then blind hem stitch it or blanket stitch it. I just gave myself an idea for one of my next projects. Anne
08-05-2010, 01:44 AM
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Years ago I found that nappy liners are good too and also for making patterns for several other things like dolls clothes(to make sure the pattern fits) before using fabric and it will for baby clothes too.
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