In the past I have used the same method you related below when doing machine applique, but when I do hand applique I use a small amount of fabric spray adhesive to hold the pieces in place.
Kenet --- Julie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've used Wonder Under when I was planning a machine > satin stitch over the applique. I'm looking for a > way to keep the edges turned under for hand > applique. I usually sew my applique with a backing > of some very light fabric - maybe even netting - and > then turn the shape much like a pillowcase. No > fighting with teeny seam allowances but doesn't > stick to the base fabric either. Any ideas for > sticking? > > Julie > > ---- <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Are you talking about Wonder Under? It is a > fusible material, with paper > on one side. You iron > it to your fabric, then you can draw on the paper. > > Cutout the design, peel off the paper and you have a > custom, iron-on appliqué. > _______________________________________________ > h-costume mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume > ____________________________________________________________________________________ TV dinner still cooling? Check out "Tonight's Picks" on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/ _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
