Applique is really easy. It makes a sweet, homemade gift for a new babe or birthday. I make my girls birthday shirts with their new age on them. Applique is also great for covering up still great hand-me-downs that have some stains.
Here is how I made Sage`s 1st birthday shirt:
1. Gather materials: shirt, fabric you want to use, and double-sided fusible web. You can find the web at your local craft or fabric store. I got a very large roll for $10. It will last me a long, long time.
2. Cut out your design. Play around until you have the shirt you want :)
3. Place your cut out fabric, facing up, onto the fusible web. It will stick to it a bit. Cut out the web to match your fabric. Peel off the backing and place your design back on the shirt. You can layer fabrics if you like.
4. Iron the fabric to the shirt. Use your iron`s cotton setting. 30-60 seconds is generally good timing. I use 60 seconds when I have layers of fabric. Your design will be fused to the shirt.
4. Using a zig-zag stitch, stick around your fabric edges. Use complimentary colours, shiny thread, rainbow changing thread if you wish. This steps prevents freying.
That`s it! There is so much you can do. I love applique :)
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