Need help raw edge applique
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Need help raw edge applique
Hello all
I have a raw edge appliqué project I'm working on. Method used was steam-a-seam Lite 2 .. all fabrics are batiks. When I've done raw edge in the past, I stitched along the edge with monofilament to make the appliqué permanent. I've never worked with light fabrics before though ... never had this problem.
See sample below (a test sample - not my project). See how the needle holes show so prominently on the light fabric? The dark fabrics are fine.
Using Sulky clear monofiliment top and bottom, dropped my needle size down to a Klasse Universal 60/8.
Any other suggestions to stitch down the lighter colored pieces? I don't like those needle holes showing on the piece. Some of my light fabrics are large pieces, some are tiny.
I have a raw edge appliqué project I'm working on. Method used was steam-a-seam Lite 2 .. all fabrics are batiks. When I've done raw edge in the past, I stitched along the edge with monofilament to make the appliqué permanent. I've never worked with light fabrics before though ... never had this problem.
See sample below (a test sample - not my project). See how the needle holes show so prominently on the light fabric? The dark fabrics are fine.
Using Sulky clear monofiliment top and bottom, dropped my needle size down to a Klasse Universal 60/8.
Any other suggestions to stitch down the lighter colored pieces? I don't like those needle holes showing on the piece. Some of my light fabrics are large pieces, some are tiny.
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In addition to the smaller needle and using a thread that matches as opposed to the monofilament (to fill the holes better), I think I would switch to a top stitch or a Microtex sharp needle as opposed to a universal.
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Batiks are a tighter weave than quilting cottons, I would try the smallest micro tex needle I could find. You could try using a 100 wt matching silk thread. Another option is make the stitching an accent in those pieces. Hope you post the finished top. Looks interesting!
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I usually use a buttonhole stitch to prevent unraveling of the edge of the fabric on fusible applique. I always prefer to use matching thread. You might want to dab a little water on the quilt to see if the holes will disappear.
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