Applique Bats Embroidery Design

This is raw edge applique - you may need Wonderunder or similar fusible webbing. brbr Applique - general instructions: ul li Optional, but recommended: Press fusible webbing on the wrong side of the applique fabric. Remove the paper. liliHoop the background fabric and appropriate stabilizer. lili Color #1: Stitches the first outlines on the background fabric this is the placement line over which to put the Applique fabric. lili Remove the hoop from the machine without removing or moving the fabric. Place the Applique fabrics on top of the outline stitches so that they are covered. Optional: Spray adhesive can be applied to keep the fabric in place. lili Color #2 (can be the same color thread as #1 - no need to change threads): Put the hoop back in the machine and stitch the second outline stitches Tacking of the applique fabric in place. lili Remove the hoop from the machine again without removing or moving the fabric. Carefully trim the excess of the Applique fabric as close to the outline stitch as possible. Be very careful not to move the hooped background fabric or to cut into it. lili Put the hoop back in the machine and stitch the remaining colors and parts of the design. lili Press to fuse the applique fabric to the background if you are using the fusible webbing - this will secure the fabric in place. li ul Optional: brIf available Embroidery software can be used to print a design on paper which then can be used as a template for easier placement. The template can also be used to cut the Applique fabric into shape prior to placement for stitching. However, if software or a printer is not available and you need a template, then please stitch a test design first. Cut it to shape and use it as a template.