A Practical Guide to Machine Applique ~ Flossie Teacakes eBook

A Practical Guide to Machine Applique ~ Flossie Teacakes eBook

A 26 page instantly downloadable PDF eBook written to hand-hold a complete beginner through every aspect of the machine applique process. At all stages there are practical samples created especially to illustrate the words and demonstrate the different techniques. The book doesn't simply tell you how; it also explains why you should do things in a particular way to provide a better springboard with which to spiral away with your own creativity. The scope of the book should enable one to quickly move from successfully appliqueing one-piece simple images, to creating more complex works. Amongst many other, the following are covered: stabilizing fabric for a smooth, flawless finish; using fusible applique web; suggested machine settings for three different types of applique finish; how to invisibly secure your stitches; specialist applique feet for your machine; how to negotiate convex and concave curves using a satin stitch or zigzag; dealing with mirror images when appliqueing letters or numbers. It also includes two basic printable shape templates to practice with.

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