fusible appliqué - quilting daily

Watch this Sew EasyTM Lesson at QuiltingCompany.com/Sew-Easy-Fusible-Applique

Fusible appliqué is a simple and reliable method for adding appliqué to your quilt project.

Fusible Appliqué

1. Trace appliqué motif onto

paper side of fusible web, making a

separate tracing for each appliqué

needed.

4. Peel off paper backing. Position

appliqué in place on background

fabric, and fuse shape in place.

2. Roughly cut out drawn appliqué

shape and follow manufacturer’s

instructions to fuse to wrong side of

appliqué fabric.

5. Using coordinating thread and

your preferred stitch, machine

appliqué outline of shape.

6. A satin stitch will completely

cover the edge, but a blanket stitch

or zig zag stitch will also work to

secure edges.

3. With small, sharp scissors,

carefully cut out drawn shape.

TIP: To keep dark background fabrics from showing through, fuse a white lining fabric to light-colored appliqué fabric before cutting out the shape.

Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat and Havel’s 6" Serrated-Blade Fabric Scissors. Fabric from Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics.