Applique techniques

Learn to do Needle turn appliqué,a hand sewing technique used in quilting and fabric crafts to attach fabric shapes to a background fabric while hiding the stitches for a clean and seamless appearance.

How to do reverse applique by hand sewing as well as with your sewing machine very easily

One of the projects we have coming up in 2022 features needle turn appliqué. It’s such a lovely technique, but it does require a bit of know-how and practice, so we’ve created a 2-part series to help you get started. In this post, we’ll be looking at what we mean by needle turn appliqué and […]

Use your sewing machine to appliqué fabric and add a clean finish to edges at the same time, it's easy with these tips and techniques.

I actually really LOVE the art of appliqué! Even though I don't use it that much (practically never) but I do love seeing others' works on the Internet and appreciate the artistry so much :) My October project that I've mentioned earlier in this post is also appliqué-friendly and, personally, I'm going to experiment a little in this field! So I thought if anyone wants to try the same I should tell a bit more about the methods of applique in advance. Method 1 So, the first thing you should…

Hand appliqué is a relaxing technique that opens up a huge range of quilt designs. Learn how to do appliqué with Gathered.

A complete step by step beginners guide to turned edge machine applique with interfacing. Includes video tutorial! Learn to applique in no time!

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Embellished appliqué on a filmy background is lovely but may not seem easy to accomplish. Traditional appliqué methods require invisible hand stitches or heavy machine-sewn satin stitches— both of which…

Years ago I made this skirt (you can read more about it here , scroll down to the end of the post). I've always loved the way the painted and cut burgundy fabric reminds me of velvet. Tucked away in the back of my mind was the idea to make a dress using the negative reverse applique technique in burgundy and apple to mimic this look. This summer I stenciled a number of projects, including my new Alabama Chanin Factory dress. You can read more about the stenciling process here. It's the…