Generally, I fall in love with a fabric and an appliqué design and uh, kind of, force them together. After watching Deborah Jones’ Learn from Expert DVD Applique FUNdamentals, I now know why I haven’t always been successful.
For instance, I should have considered important criteria for both the appliqué and host fabric such as colorfastness and heat tolerance. Thankfully, Deborah’s recommendations don’t limit my choices; rather they are guidelines for success. She embraces the use of all types of fabrics from plush faux fur to holographic to natural bamboo fabrics.
Deborah’s tips on selecting patterned fabrics are spot-on! She even takes a specially prepared template to the fabric store for appliqué auditions! Talk about setting yourself up for success. I love that tip.
If the only reason you ever consider stitching an appliqué is to repair a garment, then you’ll appreciate her technique for complete coverage – inside and out. I coaxed Deborah into sharing her tip for garment repair – click here and enjoy!
You’ll reap the benefits of her in-depth exploration into cut-as-you-go and pre-cut appliqué techniques. I learned there’s more to it than just saving time. And for those of you who use software to make your own appliqués, you’re going to love Deborah’s clear and concise explanation of where to position the placement, cut and tackdown lines.
I feel so enlightened now; I can’t wait to stitch an appliqué that I know will last through repeated washings and lots of wear and tear!
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77 COMMENTS
Judy Wentz
12 years agoI love to use appliqué in quilts, but I am so slow doing it by hand. I am hoping the appliqué by machine and have much more of it in my quilts.
Katrina Whelan
12 years agoI love sewing appliqué designs for the school that my children go to. Great spirit wear for teachers, parents and students!!
Donna
12 years agoI use applique for quilts, burp cloths, bibs, onesies, tee shirts, dresses. It makes the garment lighter than a dense filled design.
margaret
12 years agoI LOVE doing appliques – they are so versitle, cute and easy to do. Really goes well with monogramming also.
Anne Marie Reilly
12 years agoSo far, I have just used it for repair. But I was thinking of using it for a fleece baby blanket
Becky
12 years agoI generally use applique for beauty. I love using applique alphabets on burp cloths for baby showers.
Diane Crane
12 years agoI use applique for both beauty and function. I especially love making baby items that are both beautiful and useful, such as burp cloths, baptismal blankets, and sweet onesies.
Rhonda W
12 years agoI love using appliques on children’s clothing. My biggest problem is choosing which design I want to use. I spend more time planning than actually creating a finished garment.
Carol Bartlem
12 years agomy friends call me the applique queen as I have it n everything but wow how good was this Just loved the fact that you gave ita raised affect so easily will have to try this and the fact that I could watch it was a big plus
Kathy
12 years agoI love applique for the beauty of them and that it is so easy. Designs spring to life with endless possibilities-just change the fabric
judy Williamson
12 years agoI have never used applique very much because I have been afraid of it. This book would be a great help to me.
Jane OLeary
12 years agoI am fairly new to applique, but with 5 grandsons and another new grandbaby on the way, I am finding that applique is fun and quick to add some adorable designs to clothing, blankets, bibs etc. I can’t wait to get better doing this.
Patty Seevers
12 years agoI love applique I use it on dish towels and things for my grand kids. It lets you be very creative and is fast to do also with one design you can have many different looks.
Chris
12 years agoI love the shortcut applique offers me versus a filled design. Plus appliques are much gentlier on children’s clothes
Carolyn Goodworth Ford
12 years agoI have done a few appliques. They turned out great. I did some printed fabrics on children’s bath towels. I am still learning though!
Gail Beam
12 years agoI love to do machine applique embroidery. It is fun, fast, and always looks cute on anything. Varied fabrics can change the look of any applique from fancy to plain to 3 D. I have used a variety of different fabrics including glitter, sequin, fur, leather, vinyl, jean, netting, faux leather in doing machine embroidery applique. I like the new raggy applique look too, and it is so popular with my grandchildren.
Gail
Jean
12 years agoI use applique on kitchen towels to create ‘toppers’ with a button tab. They add design to the towel while keeping the towel functional for drying.
Christy Sims
12 years agoI appliqué on shirts mostly, I have a 1 year old that can rock some appliqué;)
Linda S
12 years agoI love to do applique on aprons, cushions and t-shirts!
Leslie
12 years agoI just started quilting this year and have done some applique on some quilts, but would love to do some on more of my 4 grandbabies things.
Shirley R
12 years agoI’ve used it both for repairing children’s clothing and in quilting.
Carol
12 years agoI love doing applique both by machine and hand and am always keen to learn how to improve my skills – so to win this book would be great!
Joan Davidson
12 years agoI love to applique – I use it on anything – quilts, clothing, etc. I like the crispness and sharpness of the applique designs. I never thought to use it to repair, that is a great idea.
Michelle Haag
12 years agoI am working on a crazy quilt which uses beautiful stitches on blocks of applique!
Janet K
12 years agoI have used applique on sets of curtains for a child’s bedroom. They turned out beautiful and this was a quick way to make them special.
Dale Fedor
12 years agoI’ve done applique when I just LOVE an embroidery design but it is just too heavy/thick for a t-shirt. I’ve also use them when I do a test sew & it comes out just so perfect that I have to use it. And then there are the baby quilts I’ve made. They are so colorful that both baby & Mom love them.
Benie Webre
12 years agoMy applique experience has been in decorative items. I think Debra Jones is great and would love to have her DVD to improve my technique and learn more.
Katie H
12 years agoApplique is great for adding larger, softer design elements to quilts, home dec and fashion. I love using mylar as applique to add the sparkle in a more durable form than metallic thread.
jean c
12 years agoi use applique for quilts. t shirts. repairs and sometimes, i will add a small applique to a quilt just for fun or to cover an opportunity (mistake).
Rosalee
12 years agoI typically use applique for beauty and one of a kind look but also for repairs–love applique!
Donna F
12 years agoFor many years I used applique only on gift items or to decorate plain sweatshirts or clothing. One day however, I was machine embroidering a hoodie for my granddaughter and left the machine unattended and it had an issue and the embroidery design was ruined. I was very unhappy at the idea of having to throw the jacket away but it had a hole in the center back. Then my hubby said “why don’t you just put one of those pretty patch thingies you do over it?” It was like a lightbulb going off in the darkness! So I put a “Pretty Patch Thingie” over it and the jacket was saved. I didn’t think to put one on the inside though. What a great idea that is.
Rosalyn
12 years agoI’ve just started to do applique and love it. I have been making burb clothes for my twin grandchildren. They turned out really cute. Can’t wait to do more.
Sherrie Lilly
12 years agoI use applique on quilts, table runners, placemats, garment repair, purses, everything that isn’t nailed down. I love all appliques. I can always find a use for them.
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12 years agoI use applique for beauty and for fun!
Susanna
12 years agoAs a mother of four kids, the applique as repair is often used. I use it also often on items for sale, because they look good and are fast to do.
Irma
12 years agoI love applique for the way it makes an embroidery come to life,I even use it on facewashers
Kathy
12 years agoI just want to learn how to applique. I guess I don’t have the confidence. I simply love the dimension it gives to your projects.
Sandra Sanders
12 years agoMy first applique was applied with a traditional sewing machine. I had a mustard stain on a sweatshirt. Now I like to use applique with my embroidery machine, because it allows almost endless personalization with any fabric!
Lillian Moser
12 years agoApplique makes everything “pop”! I love it!
Doris Nordbye
12 years agoI love applique. I have used in placemats, tableclothes, wall hangings. My favorite was the animal bids I would make for my children. The bid was the shape of an animal and I appliqued all the details that made them special. I’m now in the process of learning how to created applique with my embroidery software.
Berenice
12 years agoI just starting doing applique this year. Have done a few baby items for friends and a couple of shirts for my girls. Don’t know why I put it off all these years!
le floch, anne
12 years agoI plan on adding applique flowers to a simple dress I bought for my daughter, it will spice it up a bit. Maybe leaves, something to fit the fall season.
Tricia Casey
12 years agoI use them for fun and beauty on burp cloths,t-shirts, and baby clothes.
Suellen DiMassimo
12 years agoI have limited time for sewing. I love to use appliqué on ready made clothing for my three granddaughters. I can make a quick jumper or skirt and add an appliqué to make unique clothing also. I also make quick baby blankets using appliqués blocks for baby presents. I do love to appliqué!
Linda Burwick
12 years agoSeveral years ago I did some easy seasonal applique on sweatshirts that I wore for school. I am now retired and hope to renew my skills and make some appliqued things for my grandchildren and my granddaughter to be born next month. I love the idea of two sided applique on a blanket. One of my granddaughters likes to create her own look. I hope to teach her and her sister how to use applique to achieve this the next time I visit them.
Gene Black
12 years agoI have mostly used applique to add decorative effects. However recently I made a quilt block with way less than perfect points. So I used some applique circles to cover the points and punch up the design a bit too.
Sue Winnie
12 years agoI have not done much machine appliqué. I am still on a learning curve with this technique. It would be great to have Deborah Jones CD, since I have not formed any bad habits yet. This would how me the right way to do things from the start.
Pam
12 years agoMy granddaughter loves all the outfits I make for her. Using appliques makes the process faster and the outfits individualized for her taste is at the time of construction. I’m always looking for ways to improve the applique process and this sounds like what I need.
Vicky Isliefson
12 years agoI usually use applique for decorative purposes. I have use die-cut kits on a t-shirt, minky puppies on a baby blanket, applique towel toppers and also designed my own in software. I would love to win Deborah’s DVD!
Jane Anderson
12 years agoI use applique for decoration, mainly in quilts. It is one of my favorite tasks.
Jane in KS
Kathy
12 years agoI have always been afraid to applique, because I simply do not know how and have never been instructed. I want to learn how to applique correctly.
Denise Holguin
12 years ago AUTHORKathy,
A few years ago I too was afraid to try applique. But one day I just dove in and tried. Once I did, I couldn’t remember my exact reasoning for thinking applique was complicated or difficult. 🙂
I dug up some free applique designs courtesy of Planet Applique that you need to download. To download visit our Designs Plus Newsletter from May 2010– click the link below:
http://www.dzgns.com/blast2010/coops/2010_05_Newsletter/Designs%20Plus/index.html
The frame design is oh-so-cute and very addicting to stitch once you start. To make it easy on yourself just stitch on a scrap piece of fabric– this way you can focus on learning and having fun– rather than messing up a garment. 😉
Happy Stitching!
Denise Holguin / Managing Editor
Marnita Parry
12 years agoRight now, it’s all about the grandson; bibs, t-shirts, burbs, jon-jons, you name it. I’m an appliqueing Nina. 🙂
Denise Holguin
12 years ago AUTHORDear “Appliquing Nina”,
My reply to the comment right before yours will also be of interest to you! I dug up some designs Planet Applique donated in our Designs Plus Newsletter– there’s a cute little appliqued dog that your grandson may like! Here’s the link again: http://www.dzgns.com/blast2010/coops/2010_05_Newsletter/Designs%20Plus/index.html
Happy Stitching!
Denise Holguin / Managing Editor
Mary Haggenmaker
12 years agoIn my many years I have never really gotten in to applique. I keep putting it off because I don’t know that much about it. I bought the scissors but have never used them. I am edging my way into quilting and I do believe that applique would also go with quilt making. I do need this book!
Mary Haggenmaker
12 years agoI mean I really need this DVD!
Karen
12 years agoI do very little applique, I don’t do very well trimming them. May be the book would help.
LJ
12 years agoApplique is generally a beauty thing though I have done it for repair. Quite a few years ago I ended up with some splashes of wood stain on a new dust ruffle – how in the world did that happen!!! I used portions of lace on top and zig zagged around them. That was my first real attempt at repair applique and it worked beautifully.
Leandam
12 years agoI love to use applique on garments I make. It just finishes them off professionally and they are of course, one of a kind 🙂
Jacquelyn Morris-Smith
12 years agoI am an avid fan of the machine embroidery process, and applique is one of the most rewarding parts of the whole thing. You can take a simple design and make it 3 dimensional with the use of applique. I know there is more I need to learn so keep the tips coming. And thanks for sharing everyone.
Susan Wilson
12 years agoI enjoy doing applique with my embroidery machine for my great nephews and great neices – tshirts, aline dresses, shower wraps, aprons, etc. I also have dreamed of making quilt blocks because there are so many cute designs available.
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lynn
10 years agoWhat is the best stabilizer tear away that doesn’t leave hairy fuzz on the project? Thanks a million..
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Judy Henderson
10 years agoI can’t find how to order Volume 2 – Applique DVD.
Please advise.
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