December 29, 2023
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Debbie SewBlest , EMB 101
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There are so many different kinds of applique. Do you know
what they are?
Applique was once done entirely by hand, an artistic skill
and time-consuming technique. Fortunately, our modern embroidery machines make
short work of applique projects.
Applique is when you add a layer or layers of fabric to
other fabric. Most often, the applique should be fused to the base fabric. That
makes it smooth as glass, wearing well for longer periods of time. The difference
often comes in how we handle the edge stitching.
Instead of turning the edges under and stitching by hand,
applique designs include finishing stitches for fabric edges. Not only do they
look pretty, they help to prevent raveling.
Traditional Applique
We typically see applique as edged in satin stitches. Pieces
are tacked to the base fabric, trimmed to the placement stitches, and then
covered with a wide swath of satin stitching.
Merry
Christmas
Raw-Edge Applique
Some applique designs don’t worry about raw edges of fabric.
A straight line of stitching runs around just inside of the fabric shape,
securing the applique to the base fabric. You can either fuse the applique
shape before stitching around the edge or
just stitch and let the edges fray during wear and laundering.
Raw
Edge Leaf Applique
Blanket Stitch
Blanket stitching is more of a traditional hand stitch. It is
used to obtain more of a country chic or primitive vibe.
Patchwork
Christmas Tree
Motif
Motif stitches are more decorative, open designs. They
stitch up quickly while still helping to hold the applique edges down without
the heavy look of satin stitching.
Open
Heart
Debbie SewBlest