Applique??

[goosygirl2]

Hi! Could anyone please tell me the easiest way to applique?

[sarahg]

Hi
1. Get a pattern you like
2. Cut the pieces
3. Apply Heat n bond to the pieces
4. Iron the pieces onto the article of clothing
5. Set your sewing machine for a tight, but wide zig zag stitch
6. Using matching colors stitch around the outside of the pieces

Good luck

[thinkpink]

Somewhere I heard the tip of ironing a coffee filter and using that on the underside as a stabilizer. It works great and now I can skip the heat and bond step all together.

[JenniCA]

I do alot of applique and I think it is very important to use something like Heat and Bond to adhere the applique piece.
If it is not 'stuck down', after a couple of washings it looks really bad and it gets all wrinkled and does not lay nice and flat.
I would not do any applique without using the Heat and Bond.
A stablizer of some sort makes it easier to do the edge stitching.

[hippychick]

St. Patricks Day Applique Tutorial

[soccermom]

Originally Posted by sarahg

Hi
1. Get a pattern you like
2. Cut the pieces
3. Apply Heat n bond to the pieces
4. Iron the pieces onto the article of clothing
5. Set your sewing machine for a tight, but wide zig zag stitch
6. Using matching colors stitch around the outside of the pieces

Good luck

this is how I do it too-atleast the shirts I have done!

[mommieze]

I do it basically the same way as soccermom and sarahg.
I do use a stabilizer as well.
I have tried the coffee filters and some of the lightweight tearaway stabilizer but I had a hard time getting it all off.
I just started using the wash away stabilizer and I LOVE it.

JCaroline Creative has a nice tute on applique work too- if you need a visual
Fabric Applique Instructions


Have fun!
It is addicitve

[pinklady]

The easiest is have someone else do it for you LMAO
I have tried and I find it rather frustrating. Ironing the pieces down is fine, it's the satin stitching or close zig zag stitch around it that can be a pain. Especially round objects.

[mommieze]

It is a bit tricky sometimes.
I kind of gave up on the satin stitch. UGH.
I just do a zig zag

[eamaro]

Here's a link to a tutorial on Appliques.
Lasso The Moon : Initial Tee Tutorial

I'm meeting with our sewing group tonight and we are going to learn how to do an Applique tee. I'm doing a Hello Kitty and Minnie Mouse for my girls.