Applique techniques

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

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.

I am officially addicted to reverse applique. This is a messenger bag I made using denim. I love how it looks as the denim frays. Definitely going to do more!

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 […]

This beginner hand applique tutorial will help you master the basic technique of applique, as well as help develop your hand sewing skills. Click through for step by step instructions, and discover how versatile applique can be for all your creative sewing projects. #sewingbeginners #ilovesewing #learntosew

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…

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…

Summery Tee ~ I've been saving a yard of this gorgeous, hand-dyed madder fabric for just the right project. When I put together this combination, I knew I had found it. This is also a great example of something you can make at my two-day hand stitching workshop in Gig Harbor, Washington with Bellissima Art Escapes in August. We'll be going over everything ~ cutting, stenciling, and stitching ~ step by step, so really, you REALLY can make it! This is the fitted t-shirt pattern from Alabama…

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There are many different methods of applique and they're all good for different reasons. Today, I'm happy to share with you a quick tutorial on my favorite method of applique ~ The Freezer Paper Method! This is the method I use 95% of the time and I like it for several different reasons. Two of the main reasons I prefer this method over other methods is because: 1. The template is removed once the applique shape is prepared. This is nice because there is no paper or other material left…