SEWING THE STITCHES

Appliqué

aTrace the pattern onto the appliqué fabric and then cut around it, leaving a 3 mm to

5 mm (approx. 1/8 inch to 3/16 inch) seam allowance.

aSeam allowance: 3 mm to 5 mm (approx. 1/8 inch to 3/16 inch)

bPlace a piece of stabilizer cut to the finished size of the appliqué design onto the fabric, and then fold over the seam margin using an iron. Clip curves when necessary.

cTurn the appliqué over, and attach the stabilizer with basting pins or a basting stitch.

dSelect and attach presser foot “J”.

eUse the quilting appliqué stitch to attach the appliqué. Sew around the edge while dropping the needle as close to the edge as possible.

aAppliqué

bNeedle drop position

CAUTION

Be careful that the needle does not strike a basting pin during sewing. Striking a pin can cause the needle to break, resulting in injury.

S-38