Applique with a Bold Motif
Photo: Jack Deutsch
Go bold this season with large appliqué. Choose a bright motif to liven up a basic garment, or select a design that closely matches for a more subdued look. Either technique is a fabulous way to breathe new life into an old favorite or any thrift store find.
1) Select your garment and fabric. Choose a garment that doesn't require stretch to fit. Select appliqué fabric with care requirements that are compatible with those of the garment fabric.
Choose a motif, and photocopy it to test its placement on the garment.
2) Create the appliqué. Cut the motif from the fabric about an inch outside of the lines. Cut fusible web to match, and follow the manufacturer's instructions to fuse it to the appliqué's wrong side with an iron. Do not remove the paper backing.
Nicole Smith, contributor Posted on Apr 27th, 2011 in sewing, fashion
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