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Using a frame pattern to create
appliqués (2)
There is another way of sewing appliqués. With
this method, there is no need to change the fabric
in the embroidery frame. The appliqué can be
created by sewing two frame patterns of the same
size and shape—one sewn with straight stitches
and the other sewn with satin stitches.
a
Select a frame pattern sewn with straight
stitches to embroider onto the base fabric.
b
Place the appliqué fabric over the
embroidery sewn in step
a
. Make sure that
the area surrounded by the stitching is not
larger than the area of the appliqué fabric.
c
Embroider over the appliqué fabric using
the same frame pattern.
• Be sure to stop the machine before the cross at the
center is sewn.
d
Remove the embroidery frame from the
machine, and then cut off the excess
appliqué fabric along the outside of the
stitching.
e
Select the satin-stitched frame pattern with
the same shape.
Note
• Leave the fabric in the embroidery frame
when cutting off the excess appliqué fabric.
In addition, do not apply extreme pressure
to the framed fabric, otherwise the fabric
could become loose.
Note
• If the size or sewing position of the straight-
stitched frame pattern is changed, be sure
to change the size or sewing position of the
satin-stitched frame pattern in the same
way.
