EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS
Using a Frame Pattern To Make an Appliqué
Note
• If you change the size or position of the patterns when
making an appliqué, make a note of the size and the
location.
Method 1
You can use framed patterns of the same size and shape to
create an appliqué. Embroider one pattern with a straight
stitch and one pattern with a satin stitch.
a
Select a straight stitch frame pattern. Embroider the
pattern onto the fabric for the appliqué piece, then cut
neatly around the outside of the shape.
b
Embroider the same pattern from step
base fabric.
c
Apply two-sided stabilizer material to the back of the
fabric for the appliqué piece created in step
the appliqué to the base fabric matching the shapes.
d
Select the satin stitch frame pattern of the same shape
as the appliqué. Embroider over the fabric for the
appliqué piece and base fabric from step
the appliqué.
Method 2
a
Select a straight stitch frame pattern, and embroider
the pattern onto the base fabric.
a
onto the
b
a
Place the fabric for the appliqué piece over the pattern
. Attach
embroidered in step
pattern on the fabric for the appliqué piece.
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a
and embroider the same
Be sure that the fabric for the appliqué piece
completely covers the stitched line.
c
to create
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