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From: sarah1334
Date: 05-01-2006, 11:39 PM (1 of 9)
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what kind of stitch is this outlining this applique ? how do i do it ? http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/indianasarah/7.jpg my sewing machine sews appliqes with zigzag stitch.....it looks nothing like the above. how do i sew my appliques like the one in the pic? thanks |
User: sarah1334
Member since: 04-06-2006 Total posts: 12 |
From: AndreaSews
Date: 05-01-2006, 11:46 PM (2 of 9)
It's a satin stitch. And it is done with your zigzag function. Get some scrap, in layers (for stability) and fiddle around with it. First set the sidth to what you like, and do a few stitches. Next change your stitch length. Make it shorter, much shorter. Not "zero," b/c then the fabric won't be feeding at all and you'll get a big clump and the thread will break or the needle will just stop. But something near "one." The fabric will feed slowly, like in buttonholing, but once you get the feel for it, you'll be able to make it go smoothly and get a nice even satin stitch. Takes some tinkering. 
Andrea
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From: westozmum
Date: 05-02-2006, 03:06 AM (3 of 9)
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Hi Ditto to the above......may I recommend that when you come to sew the real thing that you use some "tear away" on the underside of your applique to give the satin stitch some stability and a great finish Good Luck with your project.....I have just finished appliquing(?) a lot of fairies for my DD quilt!! The Tear Away was the best tip i got. 
Westozmum aka Laura from the Land Down Under
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User: westozmum
Member since: 02-16-2006 Total posts: 41 
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From: paroper
Date: 05-02-2006, 06:07 AM (4 of 9)
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There is a fusible mesh that I use for appliques (ok, so I'm lazy). One side has paper on it. You fuse it to your fabric, then cut out the outline. remove the paper when you are ready to use it, place it on your project and press. THen, no matter what happens, your applique won't shift which is my biggest problem. When you get to corners of your applique you have a couple of choices, you can either blunt the corners OR you can dial down the stitch width slowly so that they mitre at the corner. Then you pivot and enlarge your stitch to match the first side....this looks really nice. As you go around curves, go slowly and keep your stitches flat (45 degrees) to the edge...the inside stitches will be closer together than the outside.
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) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 05-02-2006, 06:59 AM (5 of 9)
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Sometimes I iron medium weight interfacing to the back of my applique before I put it on. It gives it a little dimension and looks really nice, especially with heavier fabrics. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: MaryW
Date: 05-02-2006, 08:10 AM (6 of 9)
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Interfacing is usually the handiest, I have done that too. Whatever works.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: pucktricks
Date: 05-03-2006, 04:58 PM (7 of 9)
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Also, as a lazy cheater way to do applique, aside from fusing it on. I first learned using a light interfacing. You sew the fusible side of the interfacing facing the right side of the fabric and when you're done cut a hole in the interfacing, and turn it right side out, then you can just iron it down. Then sew it on. Of course, I look back at my response and think it doesn't really make much sense, so I'm sure I'll get asked to explain better. I'll think on how to do so. Ticia |
User: pucktricks
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 570 
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From: HeyJudee
Date: 05-03-2006, 05:59 PM (8 of 9)
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Here's an article with the method Ticia was explaining. http://sewing.about.com/library/weekly/aa021201b.htm Here is an article about the satin stitch. http://sewing.about.com/library/weekly/aa021201a.htm Hope this helps. TTFN from
Judy |
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Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366 
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From: paroper
Date: 05-03-2006, 07:18 PM (9 of 9)
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Ticia I think you explained it well, but I have seen it done. It is an excellent way to get nice smooth edges.
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) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
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