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From: SewingNewbie
Date: 01-06-2007, 09:32 PM (1 of 17)
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Hello, I doing some applique work and I am wondering what is the best way to keep the underlying applique to come up in between the stiches? I use tear away behind the fabric and use fusable material to apply the applique to my fabric and my stitches come out nice but when I laundered my set the applique lifted in one section a little. I was thinking of putting fray check on the edges and possibly using quilting spray also to keep it down? Any suggestions? |
User: SewingNewbie
Member since: 07-29-2006 Total posts: 34 |
From: material_pakrat
Date: 01-06-2007, 10:45 PM (2 of 17)
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Have you just tried re-ironing it?? I have found that sometimes it hasn't stuck as well as first thought when I have appliqued. And just ironing it again will re adhere it. I must admit I only handwash anything I have appliqued too, but I dont machine applique either. Hope this helps. Cheers, Soph. Cheers, Soph.
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User: material_pakrat
Member since: 12-13-2006 Total posts: 220 |
From: SewingNewbie
Date: 01-07-2007, 08:59 PM (3 of 17)
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Oh, sorry after laundering the applique a tiny piece is peeked through the stitches. Sorry it didn't lift. I am tempted to put interfacing on the back of the applique fabric, fray check and fabric glue on the outer edges of the applique iron it then stich and apply another permanant stabilizer to the back to secure the stiches and ensure the stitches stay in place... Maybe that will ensure the fabric and the stiches will not move! Well I think I am going to try several things, launder them and then see what takes laundering well and looks the best. I love doing test case scenerios... |
User: SewingNewbie
Member since: 07-29-2006 Total posts: 34 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 01-08-2007, 08:10 AM (4 of 17)
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If you put an iron on interfacing on the applique the edges won't fray if the stitching is a little thin in spots. I have even put interfacing and that fuse stuff on the back of the applique, ironed it to the background fabric and just straight stitched around the edge and it looked good. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
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From: paroper
Date: 01-08-2007, 09:14 AM (5 of 17)
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An interesting alternative to worrying about the raw edges is to stitch the applique to a piece of interfacing, right sides together. Sew around the edges, of the applique, close to the edge 1/4 or less seam. Then, clip corners and curves. Slash the Interfacing in the center and turn the applique right side out. This will give you finished edges which are much easier to handle when applying the applique. If you wish to then apply the applique to a self-stitch medium, you are in a great position to do so.
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: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 01-08-2007, 12:30 PM (6 of 17)
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Pam, I do your method, but I do it with used dryer sheets and therefore it is recycling and no extra money spent.. I love the way it works, and adds no extra bulk..
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
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From: plrlegal
Date: 01-08-2007, 07:50 PM (7 of 17)
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Dorothy I used dryer sheets a couple of times also until a lady in one of the Quilt Guilds I belong to showed us what had happened to her quilt blocks. Everywhere she had done a turned applique using dryer sheets was a yellow stain. Although she had washed the blocks in almost everything she had been told, including the wash for quilts that you buy at quilt shops, the yellow wouldn't come out. Then, another lady brought an article about using dryer sheets and it said that if you use a dryer sheet that still has even a little bit of the softener stuff in it, it will eventually discolor both the underneath fabric and the top fabric, if it is light enough to show a stain. Since then, I've only used the inexpensive sew in interfacing that I can pick up at Hancock's for $.99 a package to do turned applique. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 01-09-2007, 08:03 AM (8 of 17)
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Patsy -- It's not me with dryer sheets. I don't even use them in the dryer. I don't do (or, rather, have not yet done) the turned appliques because I usually use figures cut from cotton and they tend to have some pretty sharp pivots that would be hard to turn. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
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From: plrlegal
Date: 01-10-2007, 12:04 AM (9 of 17)
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So sorry Dorothy. It's the age thing you know (brain spasms!!!) LOL I do understand about appliqueing with cotton fabrics. I do a lot of that also on quilt blocks and you're right. Some of the designs have such sharp little corners, etc. that doing the turning method would be impossible to accomplish the sharp points, as for instance, leaves. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 01-10-2007, 07:35 PM (10 of 17)
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I use the dryer sheets, and I have never seen any that had color in them..Must be a different kind in the midwest.. The only ones I have ever bought are just like the "inexpensive interfacing" except for the softener that is in the sheet when it is new.. I cut them into halves or fourths and only use 1 part in each dryer load.. (just enough to keep static cling from happening). I've been using them for applique for years and have not had a spot or stain to appear yet.. 10 years , at least.. Most of my items are small, used frequently and laundered a lot.. I don't do big quilts, it would take me 10 years to do one, and I am already 72 yrs young.. Most of my quilting things are craft items. Lots of kitchen items..
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022
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From: plrlegal
Date: 01-10-2007, 10:00 PM (11 of 17)
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You're probably right Libby, it could be the particular brand the lady used that caused the yellowing. Anyway, I don't take a chance, but I do keep a lot of my used dryer sheets in my sewing room because they make a good small pressing cloth for fusible items in case small pieces of the fusible just happens to be hanging out around the edge of the applique piece when it is being pressed and keeps the bottom of my iron (in particular my Rowenta with the stainless steel plate on it) from getting gunked up. And, I also use them to clean the bottom of my irons when I do make a slipsey and get gunk on the bottom of one of them. You know what else, I use them occasionally to wipe across my monitor and tv screen to keep the dust from clinging to them. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: paroper
Date: 01-10-2007, 11:17 PM (12 of 17)
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One thing to keep in mind is that some people are allergic to dryer sheets. Touching them or clothes washed in them breaks me out and smelling them causes my asthma to act up.
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: plrlegal
Date: 01-11-2007, 10:08 PM (13 of 17)
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You're right about the allergy thing Pam. Especially when I'm doing baby things I try to make sure I use 100% cotton fabrics and I don't use Steam-A-Seam or anything like that that a baby might have an allergic reaction to. I use the sticky spray to take the applique down until it is stiched down and then make sure it is washed and rinsed very good before I give it as a gift. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: SewingNewbie
Date: 01-13-2007, 10:52 AM (14 of 17)
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Yes, I have allergies so I try and be careful with things that have fragrance or anything. My allergies have gotten worse as I have gotten older. :( Sophie, Patsy and Dorothy -- thank you so much for taking the time to help. |
User: SewingNewbie
Member since: 07-29-2006 Total posts: 34 |
From: material_pakrat
Date: 01-14-2007, 08:07 PM (15 of 17)
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No Probs - I didn't help that much, but I sure did learn something. I have never heard of the interfacing, but I sure am going to try it. I had a few designs in mind, but was a bit nervous about tackling them. But now it will be full steam ahead.
Cheers, Soph.
I'm happiest when I am sewing! |
User: material_pakrat
Member since: 12-13-2006 Total posts: 220 |
From: Cindy Lou
Date: 02-24-2007, 09:40 PM (16 of 17)
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Miss Pam,I to use fusible or dryer sheets to applique.She's right they're great to recycle and little to no bulk. I wouldn't do It any other way. I do use a king size pillowcase turned wrong side out (because lint builds up on the inside corners) I throw my garment In and tie It up and It comes out nicely. I wash all my foundation garments this way. Have you thought of doing a small stitch around the applique to re-inforce the area ? Just a thought....Blessings,Cindy Lou
"Life Is A Coin,You Can Spend It Anyway You Like,But You Can Only Spend It Once."
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User: Cindy Lou
Member since: 10-13-2006 Total posts: 16 
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From: Cindy Lou
Date: 02-24-2007, 09:48 PM (17 of 17)
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Last year I was lucky enough to get a whopping 10 yards of 60 Inches wide Red Woven Suede for $1.00 a yard. I was thinking of making maybe a nice simple jacket with matching pants and maybe a skirt. What do you think about making a cowl neck top as well ? Or dress ? If I made pants would you think elastic style pants would look ok,or do I need to do a zipper ? Would you line the skirt or dress? Blessings,Cindy Lou Any more Ideas on what I can do with this great fabric ? "Life Is A Coin,You Can Spend It Anyway You Like,But You Can Only Spend It Once."
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User: Cindy Lou
Member since: 10-13-2006 Total posts: 16
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