[Ansteorra] Applique

[Ciard49 at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/27/2005 10:09:53 AM Central Standard Time,  
baby_sis_83 at hotmail.com writes:

so I'm  supposed to put something under said decorative piece of fabric 
before  sewing it? Perhaps I should do an applique class before I start out 
on  this endeavor. lol

Grainne Kathleen NicPadraig  MacDaniel


Some people use wonder under, or some other type of iron-on fabric to  "glue" 
the decorator fabric in place while it is sewn down.
 
I personally do not like it. The finished effect is often stiff and  does not 
move right with the base fabric, and can leave a residue that  shows.
 
Are you sewing it by hand or on the machine?
 
The edges of the decorative fabric must be stabilized -- preferably turned  
under -- before being sewn down.
 
If you have never done this before, perhaps asking an experienced person to  
help you would be a good idea.
 
Ciard