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Embroidering Applique Embroidery Project

By Steve Wilson on May 04, 2009

SKILL LEVELBeginner
TIME REQUIRED02:00

Description

Applique is fun and looks great! This tutorial will teach you how and when to place and cut the material needed in applique designs.

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Preface:

Applique is fun and looks great! This tutorial will teach you how and when to place and cut the material needed in applique designs.

Step 1:

Start sewing the design as you normally would. After the machine sews the outline/marking stitch be sure to stop the machine.

Step 2:

Place the material over the outline stitch. Make sure the square is big enough to completely cover the stitch. Use light spray adhesive to hold the material down.

Step 3:

Start the machine. The tack-down stitch will now sew on top of the applique securing it to the garment.

Step 4:

This is what the design will look like when the tack-stitch is completed.

Step 5:

The next step is to completely cut around the tack-down stitch. We recommend applique scissors.

Step 6:

Applique scissors prevent you from cutting through the garment by accident.

Step 7:

After you are finished cutting the design out start the machine. The design will continue to sew and you are done with the applique portion of the design.

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Meet the Author: Steve Wilson

Steve Wilson is co-owner of Anita Goodesign, a company serving the home embroidery enthusiast. He is also owner of Artbox Digitizing Studio and the co-owner of Art-Sew-Perfect stock design company. Steve has won over 20 digitizing awards, written over 70 articles on digitizing and embroidery techniques and has produced 18 digitizing "How-To" videos. He has also digitized thousands of designs for the home textile and decorating industries and is bringing that experience and expertise to the Anita Goodesign Home Decor Collections

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