Is not something I am enjoying or want to repeat. My shapes were cut out and heat bonded to the squares. Then I tested the satin stitch I wanted to use to edge the shapes just to be safe. Turns out the sheet I bought to cut the squares from is a bit thin, it almost went like lace, not good.
Been out to get some lightweight iron-on re-enforcing material. That now needs cutting into squares and ironing on the back of appliqué squares. I shall do one as a trial, stitch it then decide if that is working. I may also need to re-enforce the non appliqué squares so everything matches. Time will tell.
Onwards and upwards!
Wow, you have a lot more patience than me! But then I don't do sewing anyway....least of all applique or quilting. Sewing a button on is my limit.
ReplyDeleteNot really. It is something I offered to do, thinking, how hard can it be!!!
DeleteHi, Try a little spray starch on the thin fabric and a good pressing - it will give it a bit of body - you can also play about with the width of your zig zag stitch to get a good finish or try the blanket stitch on your machine to stitch the applique into place - hope that helps xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Trudie but the soft lightweight interfacing seems to help. I have adjusted the stitching as well.
DeletePerhaps that is why I have been scared to even try to applique even though may machine has a special stitch for it.
ReplyDeleteHope everything works out this time.
God bless.
The extra bit of iron on stuff is helping. Thanks.
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