There are a bunch of .99 designs now available. While looking through them, I found a couple of fabulous athletic applique designs that are perfect for using texturized vinyl.

Basketball Applique

Baseball/Softball Applique

Football Applique

Soccer Applique

The vinyl makes appliques look more realistic because they simulate the leather used in soccer balls, basketballs, footballs, and softballs.

• Slow down the machine speed.

• Use the smallest size needle possible. Start with a 75/11 sharp (thicker vinyl, like marine vinyl, may require a larger sharp needle). Vinyl is pretty unforgiving. It will show every hole. Sharps will pierce small holes.

• Avoid prolonged dryer time when laundering clothing appliqued with vinyl. Pop it in the dryer for a couple of minutes then hang to dry.