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Learn how to make an iron-on applique in this free video series on making and using appliques.
There are 15 videos in this series:
You can design your own appliques for quilts, purses, blankets, and clothes. Learn how to design applique patterns in this free video on making an applique.
A sewing machine, thread, and adhesive paper are necessary for making iron on appliques. Learn what supplies you need to make an applique in this free video on making an applique.
Drawing a picture is a great way to design an applique. Learn how to use a picture to make an applique in this free video.
Be sure to wash and dry fabric for an applique before making the applique. Learn how to prepare material to make an applique in this free video on making an applique.
Be sure to put the fabric on the glue side of the adhesive paper. Learn how to iron adhesive paper to an applique in this free video on making an applique.
After the applique has been traced, it is time to cut it out. Learn how to cut-out an applique pattern in this free video on making an applique.
There are many different ways and places to iron on an applique. Find out where you can place an applique in this free video on making an applique.
Before you place your applique, make sure you iron the background. Learn how to position an applique on fabric in this free video on making an applique.
If the adhesive stays on the paper re-iron the applique. Learn how to iron on an applique in this free video on making an applique.
Once you have ironed on the applique, you should be able to lift up on it without it pulling off. Learn how to attach stitch and tear with pins to make an applique in this free video on making an applique.
Pick one end to start stitching the applique. Use very short stitches to lock it in place. Learn how to stitch the bottom layer of an applique in this free video on making an applique.
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.
Start with a straight stitch and then switch to the zig-zag stitch when stitching an applique. Learn how to stitch the top layer of an applique in this free video on making an applique.
Snip off all loose strings after stitching an applique. Learn how to snip loose strings on an applique in this free video on making an applique.
Be careful not to snip loose strings too close to the stitches of an applique. Learn how to remove excess stitch and tear from an applique in this free video on making an applique.
Iron-on appliques are decorative elements that are ironed onto clothing, quilts, or other fabric to enhance its beauty or sentimentality. You can buy appliques, or even better, you can be make your own iron-on applique. All you need are some supplies such as thread and adhesive paper, and some creativity. Learn how to make an iron-on applique in this free video series on making and using appliques featuring sewing expert Misty Swift. Swift will demonstrate how to design an applique, how to use a picture for making an applique, how to prepare material for making an applique, how to position an applique on fabric, how to iron-on an applique, how to attach stitch and tear with pins, how to stitch an applique onto fabric, and how to remove excess stitching on an applique.
Misty Swift Misty Swift began sewing from home for herself and friends after being distraught over a beautiful bag she purchased only to discover it was horribly made and almost immediately fell apart. Her main motivation to starting her own business was the desire to have one of a kind bags that were high quality and beautiful. This is when the "Fairy Sew Swift" was born. She currently sells directly to Sunshine Daydream in beautiful downtown Madison, WI and also Minglewood in Rockford, Illinois. Last year, she was asked by a local librarian if she could come in during story time, to play guitar and sing for the kids, and was asked to put a program together to perform for their summer program, and offered to pay her for it. Misty was invited to play at ten libraries locally, and has an incredible time teaching kids of all ages about outer space and the galaxy we live in. She was also invited to perform at a "Fairy Frolic", a local store, singing original songs and telling stories about fairies.dkdk
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