What kind of interfacing for applique

Hi Julie, Great tutorial, I am looking for information on using Gold Metellic thread to applique in satin stich on my Bernina do you have any suggestions. Regards Robyn. Hi Robyn, I would recommend using a Topstitch needle or a Metallic Needle — they have the biggest eye to reduce friction. Good luck! Wonderful tutorial! I loved the outcome! Great post!! I love this tutorial and I love u. U seem to make it feel sooo easy………..

Oh, this is a wonderful follow up to your class, Julie! You will have her up and running in no time! Thanks for making me look so good, Polly! I hope your mom gives applique a try! No end to the creativity. Such fabulous fabrics, books, and tools for quilters. I have to plant my bulbs inside and outside.

I love love love applique and I am always looking to improve. Thank you for such a great post. I pinned! Excellent tutorial. I am so grateful for the time and effort and knowledge you have shared here. I am in the middle of a self designed piece right now and have come to the point where I must deal with the applique parts!

Beautifully written tutorial , and your tulip block is so pretty! I love your quilting on it, and look forward to seeing the table runner. You have inspired me to pull out my applique project that I started about 2 years ago. This is very well written and illustrated. Thank you so much for doing this…. Such a great tutorial! I pinned this from the first photo! Thank you Julie, this is so clear and well written. I also like the idea of the Teflon pressing sheet — a must when appliqueing.

I always reverse any pieces on the applique sheet for my customers if the design is not symmetrical and note it on the pattern — it just makes life a little easier I find. I love the tulip block and will be making your runner. This is a brilliant series. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Part 2 of the Applique Series is all about using fusible products with machine applique. HeatnBond Lite by Therm O Web So let me take you through the steps of machine applique using a paper backed fusible web.

Pieced Background Example Ellingham Elephant Quilt Pattern In general, your background should be one inch larger than the finished measurement. The importance of reversing letters is illustrated here. Here is an example of a symmetrical design: Symmetrical Applique Example by Julie Cefalu If your pattern is asymmetrical, you will need to determine if the shapes should be reversed first, or if the pattern has already done that for you.

Here is how it looks on my pattern: Step 3: Trace the applique shapes onto the paper side of the fusible web. Related Posts. About Julie Cefalu Hello! Remove the freezer paper. To save time, and to be sure both pieces are exactly the same size, you'll be cutting one shape from fabric and one from interfacing, all at once.

Another way to say that: Pin the right side of the fabric to the fusible side of the interfacing. Time to stitch! Using matching thread and a straight stitch, stitch along the marked line, all the way around the piece. Go slowly and be sure you don't make any jagged stitches because this stitching will end up being your finished outer edge. The more accurate you are here, the cleaner your finished edge.

Remove the pins. You now have another choice. Most instructions tell you to cut out the excess interfacing at this point. If you leave the interfacing intact, you'll have slightly more bulk in your finished piece. If you remove the excess, as shown, you'll have less bulk and a softer finished piece. It's up to you! Carefully pull away the two layers and cut a slit in the interfacing. Don't cut the fabric! Use the slit to insert your scissors to cut away the excess interfacing.

It is meant to be sandwiched between layers of fabric and sewn into place. Created from warp and weft fibers interwoven together.

This type doesn't have any stretch, and will work well with any woven fabric. A stretchy interfacing to use when you are using a knitted fabric, such as jersey, ribbed, double knit, etc. Interfacing typically comes in white or black , so it won't show through the dark or light fabric for your sewing project. Feather or Lightweight is meant to be used with lightweight or delicate fabrics to add strength and durability.

Mid-weight works for a wide variety of projects. Heavy is great for adding structure to purses or brims of hats. The thickest interfacing we carry is Timtex. Generally, the heavier the fabric you are using, the heavier the interfacing you need.

However, your interfacing should be slightly lighter weight than the fabric you are using. All interfacings should be preshrunk.

Sew-ins can be preshrunk through a press steaming process. Fusible can be preshrunk by immersing in a bowl of very hot not boiling water and allowing to sit until the water cools to room temperature.

Gently squeeze, then roll in a towel to remove excess moisture and allow to air dry. Chapstick Key Chain Holder. T-Shirt Pillow Sham. For projects and tutorials using interfacing, visit ThinkCrafts. With over 30 years of sewing experience and more than 20 years of crafting I've rarely met a craft I didn't like, and have all the gadgetry to prove it. You'll often find me in my sewing and crafting room where I design and make garments, quilts, scrapbooks, cards, paper crafts, dolls, home decor and jewelry; just to name a few.