How to Applique
Supplies - Fabric, double sided interfacing, templates
Roughly cut out the fabric & interfacing
Put wrong sides together
Press interfacing on wrong side of fabric
Draw on the paper side of the interfacing
For one-directional designs flip the template over and draw
Cut out the shape
Remove the paper backing and press
Test your zig-zag to see what you like
I chose width 5 and length 1/4
Hold the top thread as you start
Zig-zag just off the raw edge
For curves gently rotate the fabric
For sharp curves lift the foot, release the fabric, rotate and lower foot
For outside corners, stop at top right, lift, rotate, put foot back down and continue
For inside corners, stop at top left, lift, rotate, put foot back down and continue.
Bring the ends to the back and knot
Final press
Create letter templates in word processing programs
Applique can be machine or hand stitched
Applique hand stitches include blanket stitch, running stitch and backstitch