146 Quilt Stitches – Applications
Turned-edge Appliqués
Blindstitch No. 331
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
monofilament
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1C
Turned-edge Appliqué
• the motifs with turned edges are sewn on the
base fabric
• with monofilament thread the seam is hardly
visible
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed dog:
Presser foot:
Preparation
draw a mirror image of the motif on the non adhesive side of
a slightly stronger press-on stabilizer
cut out stabilizer along the outline with scissors or rotary cutter
press the stabilizer onto the wrong side of the appliqué fabric
(make sure that the stabilizer sticks well)
cut all around the fabric with an allowance of approximately
6mm
snip allowance every 5mm (closer together in narrow curves)
fold allowance over the stabilizer edge to the wrong side.
The form is determined by the pressed on stabilizer.
Smooth edges with finger.
press and if necessary correct form irregularities
Sewing
place motif on base fabric and pin or use spray adhesive
sew appliqué with the blindstitch clockwise all around
sew that only the tips of the stitch (left points of stitch) are
placed in the appliqué motif
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