machine applique using fusible interfacing
#1
Is it better to use a blanket stitch. I was thinking about using a blind hem stitch but wasn't sure if that would work. Would some machine applique quilters out there tell me if this would work. I have got my interfacing templates cut out I just need to sew them this week.
#2
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What effect are you looking for? Some do the blanket stich and some do the blind hem.
I personally use the blanket stitch and most of the time use varegated thread-rainbow color so I don't have to change my thread. I have a really cool stitch on my sewing machine that makes it look almost embroidered. It's like a double stitch blanket stitch.
Have fun.
I personally use the blanket stitch and most of the time use varegated thread-rainbow color so I don't have to change my thread. I have a really cool stitch on my sewing machine that makes it look almost embroidered. It's like a double stitch blanket stitch.
Have fun.
#4
you could use either one - it really just depends on the look of the finished product and which one you prefer.
i find myself switching one project will look better with the blind hem and the next project looks better with the blanket stitch.
just set up a sample and see which you prefer
i find myself switching one project will look better with the blind hem and the next project looks better with the blanket stitch.
just set up a sample and see which you prefer
#5
Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
Eleanor Burns from Quilt in a Day uses the blind hem stitch with the fusible interfacing method all the time. She discusses it in many of her videos. It must be OK.
#6
The stitches will show on top of the applique, when machine stitching. Ofcourse, setting the width of the stitch very narrow will minimize how much the stitching will show.
Try a few stitches on scraps, vary the width and type and see which you like the best :D
You may want to use invisible thread on top if you don't want them to show :D:D:D
Try a few stitches on scraps, vary the width and type and see which you like the best :D
You may want to use invisible thread on top if you don't want them to show :D:D:D
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