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From: blackie
Date: 08-08-2006, 03:19 PM (1 of 7)
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I want to do "real" applique (turn-under and handstitch) on a figure. I am copying the shape from this idea: http://www.shopatron.com/img/product_images/322/10071.jpg Here is what I was thinking of doing: 1. Copy the figure out on freezer paper. 2. Make another copy on regular paper, then add 1/4" seam allowance. Use this as my fabric pattern. Cut out fabric. 3. Clipping and notching right up to edge of finished lines, then put fabric on freezer paper template (shiny side to WS of fabric) and iron under 1/4". 4. Slip-stitch on to my quilt square background, removing freezer paper. What about the inner curves? I feel at a loss as to how to even start...! see the mundane life of a housewife.
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User: blackie
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 594 |
From: HeyJudee
Date: 08-08-2006, 06:08 PM (2 of 7)
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Blackie, if you create a pattern on regular paper, you just need to trace the pattern on the freezer paper and cut it out. Then you can iron it on to the WS of the fabric. Then cut out around the freezer paper leaving approx. 1/4" seam allowance. When you are turning your seam allowance, you could use spray starch to help keep the edges down. I spray a bit of starch into a plastic lid and dip a toothpick or a small paint brush into the starch and apply it to the seam allowance and turn it. Then you let it dry before you applique. Another suggestion is when you clip (e.g. for the wings) you can apply a drop of fray chek to help prevent fraying. For inner curvers you could clip a bit to help the edges of the seam allowance overlap better. A book I have says to clip up to three threads from the edge. Hope this helps. TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
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From: pucktricks
Date: 08-10-2006, 06:34 PM (3 of 7)
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Well, my method is similar and may not be the fastest, but it works. I just trace the pattern on freezer paper and then iron it to the fabric and cut it out, just like HeyJudee said. But, then I iron and starch it within an inch of it's life, and remove the freezer paper before sewing it down. I don't like the cutting in and removing the freezer paper later. I'm sure it's not a problem, and I might try it on the quilt I'm startin gon, but for some reason I've never done it. Ticia |
User: pucktricks
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 570 
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From: HeyJudee
Date: 08-11-2006, 02:15 PM (4 of 7)
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Glad Ticia mentioned taking out the freezer paper before appliquing it. I forgot to mention that is what I do if I use starch. The starch keeps the seam allowance turned under and it is easy to applique as it keeps its shape when sewing. Let us know how it turns out.
TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366
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From: pucktricks
Date: 08-11-2006, 03:52 PM (5 of 7)
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Another method that might work for you, since that guy doesn't look hugely complicated. You can get the lightest weight interfacing you can get. Then using your machine sew your fabric to it with right side facing the fusible side. Then cut a small slit and turn it right side out and you can fuse it down on the background fabric, and hand applique it. Ticia |
User: pucktricks
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 570
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From: swartzrn
Date: 08-11-2006, 08:54 PM (6 of 7)
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Since you guys are talking about applique, what is the best thread for applique? I am trying to leave the needle turn techinque although looking like I might use my machine b/c I just cannot get the needle turn technique down. It's not looking good at all. Just wondering what is the best thread for applique. Julie
Julie
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User: swartzrn
Member since: 02-17-2006 Total posts: 436 
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From: HeyJudee
Date: 08-12-2006, 07:29 PM (7 of 7)
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Generally you use regular cotton thread (#50), the same kind that you would use for piecing for applique. You try to match the colour to the piece being sewn.
TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366
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