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From: calcharlie
Date: 03-19-2005, 06:25 PM (1 of 8)
I am trying to do an applique for one of my quilts and I am trying to use something I believe is called Do-Sew. I sewed it to my material and then I cut it down the middle and reversed it. The pattern is a diamond. What I ended up with doesn't look like a diamond now. The tips end up with what looks like bunny ears and the side points are now rounded. What did I do wrong?? Am I suppossed to iron this after I turn it inside out?? I intend to machine applique. I don't do hand sewing. Don't have the patience or the time to do it. Plus, no idea how to even begin doing hand applique.  I would appreciate any advise or help.Charlie 
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User: calcharlie
Member since: 12-14-2004 Total posts: 28 |
From: shirleyp
Date: 03-20-2005, 01:19 AM (2 of 8)
| Did you go from the beginning of one side right to the end of the fabric. Then you start again at the beginning and then to the end until all four side are done. Then you snip off each corner, but not too close to you seam or it will fray apart. When you turn it inside out, use something, I use a pencil, but don't force too hard, and push the points out. I hope this makes sense. |
User: shirleyp
Member since: 02-12-2002 Total posts: 352 
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From: calcharlie
Date: 03-20-2005, 03:02 AM (3 of 8)
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So you are saying to cut off any extra material/other stuff then turn it inside out and then push out the points with something pointy but be careful not to push to hard. Does that cover it?? Thanks. Charlie 
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User: calcharlie
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From: shirleyp
Date: 03-20-2005, 11:39 AM (4 of 8)
| I wish I could draw you a diagram. Tried to look thru the internet, but couldn't find anything. First when you sew from edge to edge you need to tack so that when you trim the point your seam won't come loose. Then all you do is flatten the points by cutting them off. Again watch that you don't trim too close or the seam will pull away when you turn over. You just trim the points, nothing else. |
User: shirleyp
Member since: 02-12-2002 Total posts: 352
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From: calcharlie
Date: 03-20-2005, 05:44 PM (5 of 8)
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After you sew and then trim and then turn it inside out should I press it?? I did 2 last night and they turned out so so. I didn't press them but it looked like I should so that they will lay flat when I sew them on my background material. Thanks for the help. Charlie 
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User: calcharlie
Member since: 12-14-2004 Total posts: 28 |
From: shirleyp
Date: 03-20-2005, 08:35 PM (6 of 8)
| I am wondering if you should try a different type of applique. It might be a little more work, but you might be happier with the results. There are many talented ladies that visit the site who can help, plus there are more instructions for other types of appliqueing. You could just use fusible web, and then satin stitch them on or use brown waxed paper technique. It might be worth trying. |
User: shirleyp
Member since: 02-12-2002 Total posts: 352
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From: calcharlie
Date: 03-21-2005, 03:41 AM (7 of 8)
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I think I am pretty well committed to what I am doing at this point. Besides, my machine doesn't have a satin stitch setting. I am using a zig zag with as small a stitch width as possible. When I made the decision to start quilting I bought a very cheap singer. Didn't want to invest a lot of money on a machine until I knew for sure that I was going to continue quilting. Now I am looking at spending a little more money and get a machine that I can not only quilt with but that I can do embrodery with as well. Until then I have to make do with what I have available. No big rush to spend 1K or more on a machine since I live on a fixed income. Need to make sure I get the most bang for my bucks. Besides, this makes making my quilts more interesting because I have to overcome problems that I might not ever see with a more sophisticated machine. Thanks for the ideas though. I am always in need of those. Especially from people who are more experienced than me. Charlie 
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User: calcharlie
Member since: 12-14-2004 Total posts: 28 |
From: shirleyp
Date: 03-21-2005, 12:29 PM (8 of 8)
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Good for you, you enthusiasm is great. Yes it does help to iron. The zig zag stitch is created by shortening the length of the stitch. You must have a dial that shows the length. Usually they go up to number 4, just turn it way down to just about zero. Practice on a piece of scrap that is folded double. Voila, you have the satin stitch. The brown paper method of applique can also be sewn on with the zig zag. Put a lighter piece of fabric on a darker one. Turn an edge over on the top one and practice with this. The two tones of colours help you to see how the stitch is working. I've learned over the yrs to test the stitch before I use it on a project. |
User: shirleyp
Member since: 02-12-2002 Total posts: 352
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