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Monday, February 25, 2013

Machine Applique Tips

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I love making things for babies. I made some sweet little bunny and robot theme bibs. I used my plain old sewing machine for doing the appliques. And I had no idea my machine could do applique so nicely.

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Here are a few tips. First of all, I used a zig zag stitch. But I didn’t use the settings recommended for normal zig zags. I made the stitches closer together (smaller width) and shorter (shortened the length). So there are my settings:

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Also, when going around the corners, I made sure to stop at the outside of a zig zag stitch. That makes a nice, square corner.
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It made the stitches look smooth. I can’t believe it took me so long to figure out I didn’t need a special machine to do this type of applique.
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I did the bunny’s cheeks and nose out of jersey scraps and so I just did some varied ‘sketchy’ stitching around those features.

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And the robot bib’s applique was made using the same techniques as this robot shirt.
These are fun to make. I do custom bib orders; I just finished up a first birthday bib for a friends’ little guy a few weeks ago. Contact me at monkeyseemail@gmail.com for information.



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10 comments:

  1. These look great! I definitely think it takes some practice to get this skill down. You know what you're doing!

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  2. That's my machine! Only mine is a 36. I love how heavy duty and dependable it is. Great tips.

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  3. Oh my! These are absolutely adorable!!

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  4. very cute. my machine and has only three zig zag options. not as neat as your look but fortunately works okay! what kind is your machine? i'm thinking of upgrading...

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    1. Mine is just a Kenmore 28. It isn't fancy, but I have had it for almost 20 years. I would love to upgrade, too! But I can't complain about mine.

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  5. Very cute, thanks for the tips! I'm following you via GFC. I host Fluster Creative Muster Party on Wednesdays and I would love it if you would come by and party with us. Hope to see you there!

    Hugs, Smiles, and Blessings,

    Robin
    Fluster Buster

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  6. These are so cute! I love the idea of doing bibs! I taught myself how to do appliques not so long ago using the zipper zig-zag stitch. I have a few tutorials/patterns on my blog if you want to check them out: thedomesticatedprincess.com.

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  7. Love these they are super cute!

    I would absolutely love for you to link up at the Friday Baby Shower, the new linky party for all things
    new baby – Alice @ Mums Make Lists xxx

    http://mumsmakelists.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/the-friday-baby-shower-3.html

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