Raw Edge AppliqueWelcome to the wonderful world of raw-edge applique! Similar to traditional applique, this technique involves two or more pieces of shaped fabric, combined with embroidery to create a design. The difference is that raw-edge applique doesn't have a satin border, so the edges can run free! Here's how to make it happen.... Products Used
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Steps To Complete
To craft your raw edge applique project, you will need:
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Let's start with those printed dieline templates... The dieline files for your applique design are included in the zipped file folder and have "DL" in the filename. You can either print the dielines as paper templates at actual size with the assistance of embroidery software, or stitch the dieline directly onto your chosen applique fabric. (Here's how if you need more details.) Lightly spray the back of your template with temporary spray adhesive and put it onto your fabric. Carefully cut along the dieline to get your applique shape(s). |
For the Sketched Sparrow design, there are three applique fabric pieces that need to be cut. |
Next, spray your medium weight cutaway stabilizer with temporary spray adhesive and adhere it to the back of your project fabric, then hoop both your fabric and stabilizer taut together. |
The first thing to stitch out is a dieline for your (first) applique piece. |
Lightly spray the back of the corresponding applique fabric piece with temporary spray adhesive and place it over the stitched dieline. Your machine will sew out a tackdown. If you are using a multi-piece applique design, individual dielines and tackdowns will sew for each applique piece. Your machine will treat these as color changes and stop before each step. |