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From: momto3girls
Date: 03-26-2007, 02:24 PM (1 of 14)
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I hope I spelled applique correctly if not please forgive me. Can anyone tell me how to do an applique. I saw this cute tank top for children online. It had a large initial applied to the tank top. I don't know if I did this correctly or not but I cut out a couple of squares and sewed them to the fabric using the zig zag stitch, and it looks great. That was just squares for practice. Lucky my daughter's name starts with L and not S!! Anyway, do I just use a zig zag stitch? Do I need to put anything beneath the fabric? or simply sew the letter to the fabric. I would post the picture but I am not that computer saavy. But it looked simple and I figured I could do it for less that $40. Looked like a walmart or old navy $5 tank. Thanks |
User: momto3girls
Member since: 01-17-2007 Total posts: 9 |
From: SmokiesCrafter
Date: 03-26-2007, 07:16 PM (2 of 14)
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Sounds like you are on the right track. You can use a fusible interfacing, or heat and bond to adhere the applique piece to the shirt and then use any decorative stitch you want to sew it down. Another method so you don't have raw edges is to take fusible interfacing, place the bumpy side to the right side of applique and sew a small seam all around it, then make a small slit in the fusible and turn it inside out. This will place the bumpy(fusible) side to the outside, be sure and smooth out your seams and corners (do not press until you are ready to applique) then place the piece on your shirt and press in place. Use decorative stitch to finish. The option for any of these is yours, none of the above are required for simple applique. Just to give you more ideas. Happy Sewing, Jacke |
User: SmokiesCrafter
Member since: 02-16-2007 Total posts: 18 
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From: temom
Date: 03-26-2007, 07:53 PM (3 of 14)
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Here are links to two threads at this site that helped me: http://swn-archive.sew-whats-up.com/t-21429.html this one you need to scroll down - I asked the question in a thread and got a fantastic answer: http://swn-archive.sew-whats-up.com/t-20446.html Theresa
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User: temom
Member since: 01-19-2007 Total posts: 410 
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From: momto3girls
Date: 03-26-2007, 11:09 PM (4 of 14)
Thanks, how do I keep it from getting that "puffy" look? Does that make sense. Anytime I use fusible interfacing the right side of the fabric, ends up looking like it has little puffy lines in it???? I think "puffy" is a technical sewing term, LOL!!
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User: momto3girls
Member since: 01-17-2007 Total posts: 9 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 03-27-2007, 07:13 AM (5 of 14)
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To avoid the puffy look, don't use interfacing. You can use heat and bond and just zig zag or even straight stitch around the edges -- that gives it a real flat look. Or you can just put the applique on the fabric and satin stitch around it. It is easier with the heat and bond -- much easier. If you like the look you could, of course, satin stitch around it with the heat and bond. You do have to sew around the the heat and bonded applique, the product alone won't hold long but it will keep the edges from fraying much. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: dmoses
Date: 03-27-2007, 07:36 AM (6 of 14)
Just a quick note about heat and bond...make sure you get the one that is *specifically* for sewing...to prevent feelings like this -> - > - > 
Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 03-27-2007, 08:08 AM (7 of 14)
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The voice of experience, Donna? Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: dmoses
Date: 03-27-2007, 08:18 AM (8 of 14)
Yeah...sigh.  Many of my sewing experiences have been of the 'learning' variety. 
Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964
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From: Cherf
Date: 03-27-2007, 11:59 AM (9 of 14)
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Hi All, Wanted to say you should only use the "light" heat n bond when appliques are being made on your sewing machine or if satin stitching the edges by machine. If you use the medium or heavy HnB the adhesive will gum up your needle and pull the applique to threads! Cheryl |
User: Cherf
Member since: 06-26-2006 Total posts: 3 |
From: momto3girls
Date: 03-27-2007, 01:02 PM (10 of 14)
| Thanks again, just one stupid sewing question, what is satin stitch. I haven't been in a sewing class since high school, and just recently picked it up again. I am sure it is something I know but just use a different term.. Just wanted to make sure I am on the same page with you guys! |
User: momto3girls
Member since: 01-17-2007 Total posts: 9 |
From: Pudge99
Date: 03-27-2007, 02:27 PM (11 of 14)
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Satin Stitch is a really tight zig-zag.
Gina
Pictures of my successes and failures Pfaff 2040 Janome Mylock 134D Singer Futura CE-100 w/ Autopunch Husqvarna Viking 3D Sketch |
User: Pudge99
Member since: 10-30-2001 Total posts: 1375 |
From: ChoctawCharli
Date: 03-27-2007, 02:38 PM (12 of 14)
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A Satin Stitch is a very close zigzag. The stitches touch each other so as to look like a "satin" cord along the edge of the applique. CharliAnn |
User: ChoctawCharli
Member since: 03-10-2005 Total posts: 22 
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From: kitten72
Date: 03-27-2007, 02:41 PM (13 of 14)
| I just used lite heat and bond to adhere squares to a sweatshirt made into a jacket and it worked very well. I used the feather stitch (at least I think that's what it's called) and everthing stayed flat and not too stiff. |
User: kitten72
Member since: 08-16-2006 Total posts: 1 |
From: thedolphinlady
Date: 03-28-2007, 06:54 AM (14 of 14)
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I love the newletter tips. I went right to the seconds on heat and bond. I am gleaning so much information. Yesterday it was all about making body doubles. I guess what I am trying to say, it :Thank you All! This is a real haven for those of us who are stumbling through making things and not knowing the entire, "HOW" Joannie |
User: thedolphinlady
Member since: 02-14-2007 Total posts: 33 |
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