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Summary: It is a good idea to start stitching an applique in an odd spot like a curve. Learn how to stitch the middle layer of an applique in this free video on making an applique.
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"OK, and that's the first layer has been sewn on, it should look something like that. And this is kind of considered the bottom cause that was the first one to go on. I'm going to go ahead and do this little one right here next. It's usually good to kind of start in an odd spot at the inside of a curve. And you're going to do the same thing. Make sure you've got it on your straight stitch first and then switch to your zigzag. When you get into the curves you're going to have to slow down a little or it'll end up coming out not looking as nice. Sometimes it's better just to pivot in the corners on the inside of the corners. You want to pivot on the outside or you end up having gaps. You want to make sure it makes, the machine comes back and overlaps where already it's been. Fill in any gaps. You're going to watch for these other strings getting caught back in there. And I'm back to where I started. I want to overlap it just a little bit and do my backstitch. Lock it in place. And it'll look like that."
eHow Article: Stitching the Applique: Middle Layer
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