Cut shapes using
templates or patterns
Turn edges under.
Hand stitch
them together
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Piecing by appliqué is a term we use for techniques which solve problems by replacing piecing with a streamlined appliqué method.
The old way:
Illustrated below is one traditional technique for curved piecing. Effort and patience are required to get a finished piece that lies flat, has no puckers, and has a nicely shaped smooth curve.
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Cut shapes using templates or patterns |
Turn edges under. |
Hand stitch them together |
Quiltsmart's approach:
What if we were to use a facing piece to turn the edge under for us? And what if the pattern was printed on the facing, wouldn't that eliminate the need for templates? What if we could hold the pieces together with a simple machine stitch? And what if the two pieces could be held in position by ironing? Ahah! Now we'd be piecing by appliqué!
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1. Cut |
2. Stitch | |
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| 3. Trim & turn | 4. Fuse | |
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| 5. Zigzag |
6. Trim excess background (optional) |
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