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From: sewerzzzzzz
Date: 02-03-2006, 06:24 PM (1 of 17)
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Is there any way to do applique with a straight stitch machine? I don't have any other stitches. Ideally, if I had it, I'd use a zig zag stitch around the edges to prevent them from frayin. Also, can't turn the edge over because of the shape of the applique with all it's curves and points. |
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From: carman
Date: 02-03-2006, 06:29 PM (2 of 17)
| just stitch around the design with a straight stitch, you see that on a lot of applique quilts, just fuse all the pieces down first. |
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From: DorothyL
Date: 02-03-2006, 07:28 PM (3 of 17)
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Ironing on interfacing will help stop the fraying and give it a little dimension. That double sided fusible stuff for fabrics will stop fraying and look flat. Depends on what you are looking for. A straight stitch will work fine with either. Dorothy |
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From: HeyJudee
Date: 02-03-2006, 08:46 PM (4 of 17)
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Fusible web is what is used to do appliqué. One of the links below mention Heat & Bond...but I wouldn't recommend that. It makes the quilt very stiff and it is hard to sew...gums up the needle. If you try Heat & Bond get the light fusible. I've use Wonder Under & Steam-a-Seam. The QNM link below gives good instructions. http://qnm.com/webextras/feature127/ http://www.cddesigns.com/FreezerPaper/How-Fusible.htm TTFN from
Judy |
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From: paroper
Date: 02-03-2006, 09:05 PM (5 of 17)
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You can also turn the edges under and sew around the very outside edge. I'd go for the frayed look myself. It is a lot easier and it is really "in" right now.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
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From: Sancin
Date: 02-04-2006, 06:05 AM (6 of 17)
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I have been going to experiment with this, but haven't got around to it. I recently found fusible thread after not having seen it for quite a few years. Has anyone ever used fusible thread on top and bobbin on applique and then fused? How stable would it be? I agree that fusible web tends to make the applique a little stiff, but it depends upon what the finished product is to be used for - touched or looked at?
*~*~*~* Nancy*~*~*~* " I try to take one day at a time - but sometimes several days attack me at once."
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User: Sancin
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From: DorothyL
Date: 02-04-2006, 08:27 AM (7 of 17)
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Try a non-woven iron on interfacing -- a light to medium weight -- and just pin the piece down and sew it down. Test to see how you like it. It's not stiff at all and that little loft kinda makes it pop out just a bit. I did this on a dress -- lizard crawling up the side -- and I looked great and held up until I wore that dress out. I did it with a straight stitch. If you feel you have to use a fusible web to keep it in place it will be less stiff. Test that too. Dorothy |
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From: sewerzzzzzz
Date: 02-04-2006, 11:13 AM (8 of 17)
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Thank you for the advice. The applique I want to make is with denim, it's a square with a heart shape cut out. Will the fusible bond stuff work with denim so it won't fray? I don't want to fold the edges under because it's too much work to get it right. Do you think it would be too stiff for a fleece hat? The fleece hat will have 2 of the 4 panels for the crown made of the denim. |
User: sewerzzzzzz
Member since: 02-27-2005 Total posts: 81 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 02-04-2006, 12:31 PM (9 of 17)
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When the fusible bond is applied it holds the edges together so they really don't fray much. There will eventually be some fraying after multiple washings but, like Pam said, it in style now anyway. With something as heavy as denim that's what I'd do. Just be sure the bonding agent you get is for fabric. It'll be beautiful. Dorothy |
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From: nicolesewing
Date: 02-05-2006, 12:46 AM (10 of 17)
| excuse me, but what is fusible bond? Tks for yr kindly reply |
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From: paroper
Date: 02-05-2006, 04:37 AM (11 of 17)
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It looks like interfacing and when heated "glues the applique" in place. It is usually sold by the yard and kept with the interfacings.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
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From: dmoses
Date: 02-11-2006, 11:00 AM (12 of 17)
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This is a technique that I use sometimes for applique...it turns the edges under and is fusible to the garment. It takes a little longer to do, but eliminates the thread 'pookies' and can be used with small pieces as well. I find it easier to hand stitch the smaller pieces. Draw the shape of the applique on the back of the fabric, and cut around it, leaving at least a half inch all around. If the piece is complicated, just cut a circle or rectangle around the whole thing. Pin fabric to lightweight fusible interfacing, with right side of fabric facing fusible side of interfacing. Do *not* press. Stitch along drawn line of applique, using short straight stitch. Cut around stitching line leaving about 1/8 inch allowance. Carefully snip into any corners. Cut slit into interfacing side of applique, and turn right side out. Fusible side of interfacing will now be on outside of applique, and edge will be turned under. Fuse applique in place on garment and stitch along edge. Hope this helps. Take care,
Donna |
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From: DorothyL
Date: 02-11-2006, 03:52 PM (13 of 17)
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Wow, Donna, that's a great idea. I shall give it a try sometime. Dorothy |
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From: beachgirl
Date: 02-11-2006, 09:15 PM (14 of 17)
| Donna, I do mine a little different than you do but comes out the same. I draw the pattern piece on the smooth side of the lightweight interfacing & place that side on right side of my scrap of material for the pattern. Straight stitch all around following the pattern line. Trim to 1/4". Make a slit in the interfacing & turn right side out. The bumpy side is where the glue is. When I have all peices made them lay them out where they should be & press with the iron. Not back & forth , just set the iron down on the pieces. For me this is easier than drawing on the fabric. I learned to do it this way from Eleanor Burns years ago & it sure helped me with some headaches. |
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From: dmoses
Date: 02-11-2006, 10:31 PM (15 of 17)
Drawing on the smooth side of the interfacing would definitely be less confusing, since you don't have to think about reversing images that are not symmetrical. When I first tried this method, I had a lot of trouble trying to draw on the interfacing for some reason, so I switched to marking the fabric. 
Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964
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From: DorothyL
Date: 02-12-2006, 08:09 AM (16 of 17)
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I like the slit in the back of the interfacing thing. I will likely just skip the step of drawing on the interfacing and just cut around both pieces at the same time. Have you thought of trimming just a sliver off the interfacing all the way around like an under collar so it pulls the fabric under and there is no problem of making sure none of the interfacing peeks out. For me that would be a problem -- especially since you can't press it until you are applying it. I'm excited and am definitely going to try this one. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
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From: beachgirl
Date: 02-12-2006, 11:20 AM (17 of 17)
Donna, I too had a hard time drawing at first. I was useing a pencil & it caused problems showing up & other silly problems. Then I tried a washaway pen,then an air one but then found that a fine line permanent pen worked great & doesn't show through the finished applique . You migt try that if you want. I just go for the easiest quickest way. LOL. I think everyone has their own way of doing things & that's great. Whatever works for each person. Your way is a good one also. 
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