Thank you for taking the time to post. I’m sewing pyjama pants for the first time for my grandson and adding applique to the top. The top is just a plain T-shirt with the pj fabric appliquéd….great tutorial, thank you 😊
Hi Wendy, I hadn’t appliquéd for a bit, but lucky me! I found your easy to follow tutorial. Great teaching. Slowly, step by step, repeated directions as you went. Thanks for taking the time to share your skills with us.
You absolutely think of every detail when you do a tutorial! That is so helpful! I know I can always depend on your tutorials to be excellent. Thank you!
Than you o much, Wendi!!! I have been wanting to learn how to appliqué for a very long-time, now, but every book or internet video only seemed to give two methods: 1.) by hand, or 2.) digitally using a machine! None have mentioned using a non-digital machine to appliqué before.
Love this video, very informative. i would of placed that piece closer to the edge of that lovely pink fabric, that way you wont waste fabric. thank you for showing this xx
+Marlene Zeidman I've really perfected my technique since making this video. Check out this one for WAY more info on how I use fusible adhesive for an actual quilt block - everything from start to finish. :-) www.shinyhappyworld.com/2014/04/applique-fusible-adhesive-video.html
Thank you so much for this awesome tutorial! I am new to this and doing some swaps with friends and this is PERFECT for the mini I'm working on. Especially since to me appliqué is currently a pretty scary word. So THANK YOU for this awesome tutorial.
I work in a fabric and craft store. I tell people how to use Wonder Under all the time. However, I have not used it myself. I know... This was very helpful. Thanks!
Great tutorial! You have given me more confidence! You mention using tissue paper to prevent puckering, is this the kind used in patterns or a special kind and is it placed under the letter or under the fabric. Thank you
Thank you for this video! I couldnt understand the directions on the heat n bond package and wanted to make sure my applique would be done correctly! Also thanks for reminding me to adhere this to the back of the fabric!
I am making a costume that is a robe with different designs printed on the sleeves. I think the fusible adhesive applique is the easiest way for me to get it done, but I'm not sure if it warrants the use of a sewing machine. I am very shaky on them and I would rather not test my skills on this project. Should I do stitching by hand or do think I won't need to bother? I'll only be wearing it for some hours during the day, but not washing it. It will be rarely worn.
I may not have been clear on my comment below. After fusing the adhesive letter to the fabric (both are flannel, and part of a quilt block), could it be hand stitched for reinforcement without worrying that it will fray somewhere down the line. This is for a baby quilt that will most likely need to be washed fairly often. I would prefer to hand stitch as I'm not practiced in zig zag on the machine. Thanks so much, Wendi!
Just backstitch a few stitches at the start and stop of your sewing and it'll act as a knot. If you want to get fancy you can leave long thread tails, thread the top one on a needle and sew it through to the back, knot them together and bury the threads - but that's art-quilt-show fussiness. :-)
hi there. thanks for this video u made about applique. one thing i was wondering when u stitched around your letter. i dont believe i have that stitch u used . what other stitch would be good, if u dont have the same stitch u used. i made some pillowcases and did like a s.f giants and put posey and his number 7 on the pillowcase. i cut out my own letters with cotton black fabric, and used ulta hold. but when i washed the pillowcase, the letters came off. so now im trying to figure out what to do. i can do a stitch around each letter and the number. but i dont know if the fabric will start to fray when the pillowcase is washed over and over again. i thought ulta hold was suppost to be really good. well its good if u dont wash it. otherwise it comes off in the washing machine. wish i could send ya a picture of my pillowcase. anyway your video is really great. thanks for sharing it. would love any ideas u have for my pillowcase with the letters and numbers.
Your machine doesn't have a zigzag stitch? Are you sure? What sort of machine is it? Her zigzag stitch has been "squished" to look like a solid line, but it's just a regular, old zigzag stitch. You can adjust the length and/or width of your zigzag stitch to make it look like hers. If you wanted to hand-embroider it, you could try a blanket stitch, which I think would hold up to washing (do you turn your pillowcases inside-out when washing? Maybe that could help?).
I'm glad it was helpful! My favorite method is also a machine technique. You can see all the info on my website at Shiny Happy World. Just click on the Quilting Lessons tab at the top and you'll find it. Sorry - RUclips won't let me use an actual (useful) link.
Heat & Bond Lite does not gum up the needle at all. (It's what I use for all my quilts.) Heat & Bond Ultra is not designed to be sewn through and it WILL gum up your needle.
@@WendiGratz thank you!!! I was a little confused, thank you for clearing that up! And thank you for all your videos, I am learning so much. I am currently making the little gnome.
@@WendiGratz I just recently bought a yard of steam a seam too. It was recommended by a lady at the quilt shop. It’s what she uses when she appliquéd sunbonnet Sue for a quilt. So I used it today and it is coming up my needle. Darn it. I had been using EeZ steam 2 and had no problem. I will have to try the Lite Heat n Bond
It could be that you're overheating it, but it's more likely a problem with the product. I stopped using Pellon fusible for this reason and I've never had a problem since I switched to Heat & Bond Lite.
It looks like straight machine stitching to me. I'd probably end up cutting the letters with scissors because I'm not that great with rotary cutters unless I have a ruler to guide me.
lovely video, explains it all well... what font did you use for this letter J i am in the process of doing letter applique..... your font looks nice and non-complicated!! thanks eva.
On an inside corner, I will *extend the top zigzag past the upper* "elbow" of the inside square, needle down LEFT, then rotatate work clockwise and zigzag into this right angle covering the inner corner with a solid line of stitching. Using your pic as an example J
+Beth Arnett It depends on what brand and weight you use. I like Heat-n-Bond the best. Their Lite weight holds up very well in the wash (but still needs stitching). Ultrahold sticks forever, under any conditions, but is fairly stiff and can't be sewn. The stiffness makes me not like it for shirts, though it's fine for small bits like eyes and noses. The Featherlite is the softest - it doesn't feel like it has any adhesive at all. That makes it great for shirts, but the edges do fray a bit in the wash.
hi...just a few questions do I have to peel off the adhesive immediately or can I peel them at a later date? And also does this adhesive work well on Felt cloth?
You can peel it off at a later date. It works well on wool and wool/rayon blend felt - but you have to iron a little longer for it to fuse through the thicker layer of fabric. Don't try using it with the acrylic felt you can buy at most craft stores. Acrylic melts at a lower temperature than the adhesive fuses. :-(
This is double-sided. It's a sheet of adhesive with paper backing on one side. You fuse it to the back side of the applique fabric, then peel away the paper backing and fuse the applique shape to the background fabric.
Usually I just use a standard universal needle. If you're doing it on a T-shirt you may need to switch to s stretch needle - though the adhesive may stabilize it enough that that's not necessary. Start with a universal needle and if you find it's skipping stitches, switch to a stretch or ballpoint needle. Good luck!
@hanasher1000 I don't know - I've never tried it. I imagine it would work fine - but cashmere feels too precious to use with a fusible adhesive. Even a fine adhesive would feel stiff and kind of ruin the drapiness of the cashmere.
Can anyone HELP ME. Every time I use the heat n bond or other brands aswell I end up with slipped stitches. There is NO glue stuff on the needle at all. And have tried a new needle. But nothing I'm doing is helping with this problem. Also I have a good machine it is an Elna 6660 Quilters machine. It is so frustraating. I hope someone out there can help me . Thank you.
Make sure you're using the right weight of Heat & Bond. I use Lite for all my quilt, but they have something called Ultrahold that you are absolutely not supposed to sew through and it will skip a lot of stitches. You can also try using something like Thread Magic on your needle. It's a thread conditioner but I find rubbing some on the needle can help a lot of sticky problems - even when the stickiness is so slight that it doesn't seem like it's there. Here's what it looks like - I think most of the big box fabric stores sell it. shop.shinyhappyworld.com/collections/tools-supplies/products/thread-heaven
Just about to buy some Wonder Under, and looking forward to your next vid, which I assume will address how you use fusible web for turned under applique Thanks,
I'm not sure - I've never heard it called that before. It's paper backed with adhesive that melts when you iron it on. When the peel the paper away the adhesive remains on the back of the fabric.
I worry that the wear and tear on a cushion would make the raw edges of fusible applique fray very quickly. I'd opt for a folded edge machine applique technique. I have a series of videos that demonstrate - look in the Quilting and Applique playlist on my channel. (Sorry - RUclips won't let me put an actual link in the comments.)
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This was so helpful! Most other videos get so elaborate and complicated. I'm just looking to do a simple diy, so this was perfect!! Thank you 😁
Thank you for taking the time to post. I’m sewing pyjama pants for the first time for my grandson and adding applique to the top. The top is just a plain T-shirt with the pj fabric appliquéd….great tutorial, thank you 😊
With every video, you give detailed instructions. It is as if you are reading my mind and answering the questions that I'm asking. Thank you!
Thanks so much!
All instructional videos should be like this one...clear and simple. Thank you so much!
Hi Wendy, I hadn’t appliquéd for a bit, but lucky me! I found your easy to follow tutorial. Great teaching. Slowly, step by step, repeated directions as you went. Thanks for taking the time to share your skills with us.
Great tutorial. Fantastic that you used J shape - A capitol J is exactly what I wanted to applique for my first attempt! Many thanks.
You absolutely think of every detail when you do a tutorial! That is so helpful! I know I can always depend on your tutorials to be excellent. Thank you!
I am a first time sewer and these videos have really helped a lot I really appreciate your hard work and effort to make me videos thank you so much
Thanks so much! :-)
Nicely done! Clear and concise, thank you!
Than you o much, Wendi!!! I have been wanting to learn how to appliqué for a very long-time, now, but every book or internet video only seemed to give two methods: 1.) by hand, or 2.) digitally using a machine! None have mentioned using a non-digital machine to appliqué before.
At last, someone educating us with the fundamentals we need to know!! Many thanks :-)
Thanks for an easy to follow video. I've got fusible web in a current project and hadn't the foggiest what to do! Makes sense now 🙂
thanks for the lesson. Returning to making embriodery pieces, this was a quick and complete refreshers course.
Love this video, very informative. i would of placed that piece closer to the edge of that lovely pink fabric, that way you wont waste fabric. thank you for showing this xx
i just made a shirt with my sorority letters on it using this video and it came out sooo good! thanks for the video!
Loved the tissue backing tip, as I dislike using more expensive fusible than necessary.
Excellent tuturial..easy to understand and no nonsense
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! This is the exact tutorial I was looking for especially with the zig zag stitching at the end!!!
I agree! This is just what I needed. I am new, but have always wanted to try. I will be sure to check out the next video.
Thank you for this tutorial... It was very easy to understand and I can't wait to do appliques on my quilts!!!
+Marlene Zeidman I've really perfected my technique since making this video. Check out this one for WAY more info on how I use fusible adhesive for an actual quilt block - everything from start to finish. :-) www.shinyhappyworld.com/2014/04/applique-fusible-adhesive-video.html
+Wendi Gratz Hi Wendy...Thank you for sending this to me... I can't wait to apply this method!!!
thank you! I've always been intimidated by applique but you make it look so easy, I think I am going to try one on my next quilt.
Thank you so much for this awesome tutorial! I am new to this and doing some swaps with friends and this is PERFECT for the mini I'm working on. Especially since to me appliqué is currently a pretty scary word. So THANK YOU for this awesome tutorial.
I work in a fabric and craft store. I tell people how to use Wonder Under all the time. However, I have not used it myself. I know... This was very helpful. Thanks!
Great tutorial! You have given me more confidence! You mention using tissue paper to prevent puckering, is this the kind used in patterns or a special kind and is it placed under the letter or under the fabric. Thank you
Thank you for this video! I couldnt understand the directions on the heat n bond package and wanted to make sure my applique would be done correctly! Also thanks for reminding me to adhere this to the back of the fabric!
Your very clear and easy to follow.
Great tutorial as always. Love your site.
@vulcano911 I've used a lot of different brands and they're all pretty much the same. The one I have in my supplies right now is Wonder Under.
I am making a costume that is a robe with different designs printed on the sleeves. I think the fusible adhesive applique is the easiest way for me to get it done, but I'm not sure if it warrants the use of a sewing machine. I am very shaky on them and I would rather not test my skills on this project. Should I do stitching by hand or do think I won't need to bother? I'll only be wearing it for some hours during the day, but not washing it. It will be rarely worn.
Give it a try! It opens up a whole world of new shapes for your quilts!
Does your needle get any of the adhesive glue on it once your done with the applique?
I may not have been clear on my comment below. After fusing the adhesive letter to the fabric (both are flannel, and part of a quilt block), could it be hand stitched for reinforcement without worrying that it will fray somewhere down the line. This is for a baby quilt that will most likely need to be washed fairly often. I would prefer to hand stitch as I'm not practiced in zig zag on the machine. Thanks so much, Wendi!
Thanks for the lesson. Still need to practice curves with zig zag stitch.
Incredibly clear and helpful directions, thank you!
Good morning Wendi, I ran across your video. Thank you for your simple instructions! What setting do you have set on for a satin stitch?
Just backstitch a few stitches at the start and stop of your sewing and it'll act as a knot. If you want to get fancy you can leave long thread tails, thread the top one on a needle and sew it through to the back, knot them together and bury the threads - but that's art-quilt-show fussiness. :-)
hi there. thanks for this video u made about applique. one thing i was wondering when u stitched around your letter. i dont believe i have that stitch u used . what other stitch would be good, if u dont have the same stitch u used. i made some pillowcases and did like a s.f giants and put posey and his number 7 on the pillowcase. i cut out my own letters with cotton black fabric, and used ulta hold. but when i washed the pillowcase, the letters came off. so now im trying to figure out what to do. i can do a stitch around each letter and the number. but i dont know if the fabric will start to fray when the pillowcase is washed over and over again. i thought ulta hold was suppost to be really good. well its good if u dont wash it. otherwise it comes off in the washing machine. wish i could send ya a picture of my pillowcase. anyway your video is really great. thanks for sharing it. would love any ideas u have for my pillowcase with the letters and numbers.
Your machine doesn't have a zigzag stitch? Are you sure? What sort of machine is it? Her zigzag stitch has been "squished" to look like a solid line, but it's just a regular, old zigzag stitch. You can adjust the length and/or width of your zigzag stitch to make it look like hers. If you wanted to hand-embroider it, you could try a blanket stitch, which I think would hold up to washing (do you turn your pillowcases inside-out when washing? Maybe that could help?).
If we were to hand stitch the outside of the letter, would we have to be concerned about fraying? Specifically Flanel fabric?
This was great and now I feel more confident about triing it!
I'm glad it was helpful! My favorite method is also a machine technique. You can see all the info on my website at Shiny Happy World. Just click on the Quilting Lessons tab at the top and you'll find it. Sorry - RUclips won't let me use an actual (useful) link.
Does this fusible web gum up the needle? Or is double sided fusible a better choice these days?
Heat & Bond Lite does not gum up the needle at all. (It's what I use for all my quilts.) Heat & Bond Ultra is not designed to be sewn through and it WILL gum up your needle.
@@WendiGratz thank you!!! I was a little confused, thank you for clearing that up! And thank you for all your videos, I am learning so much. I am currently making the little gnome.
@@WendiGratz I just recently bought a yard of steam a seam too. It was recommended by a lady at the quilt shop. It’s what she uses when she appliquéd sunbonnet Sue for a quilt. So I used it today and it is coming up my needle. Darn it. I had been using EeZ steam 2 and had no problem. I will have to try the Lite Heat n Bond
When I peel off my paper, the glue is sticking to the paper when I peel off. What am I doing wrong? Thank you so much.
It could be that you're overheating it, but it's more likely a problem with the product. I stopped using Pellon fusible for this reason and I've never had a problem since I switched to Heat & Bond Lite.
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It looks like straight machine stitching to me. I'd probably end up cutting the letters with scissors because I'm not that great with rotary cutters unless I have a ruler to guide me.
Straight to the points. Thanks
Great video! What sewing machine are you using? Thank you!
New to sewing, great information thank you!
Thank you Wendy! I'm going to try your method!
Great video! Thank you! I am saving it for future reference!
It is paper the same as freezer paper ? thank you
lovely video, explains it all well...
what font did you use for this letter J
i am in the process of doing letter applique..... your font looks nice and non-complicated!!
thanks
eva.
Sorry - no font. I just drew it.
Can you give the brand name for the fusible bond.?
You explained it so well
I LOVE the Peter Pan fabric in this video!!
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On an inside corner, I will *extend the top zigzag past the upper* "elbow" of the inside square, needle down LEFT, then rotatate work
clockwise and zigzag into this right angle covering the inner corner
with a solid line of stitching. Using your pic as an example J
Does this glue hold up with washing? Was wondering if it works with shirts.
+Beth Arnett It depends on what brand and weight you use. I like Heat-n-Bond the best. Their Lite weight holds up very well in the wash (but still needs stitching). Ultrahold sticks forever, under any conditions, but is fairly stiff and can't be sewn. The stiffness makes me not like it for shirts, though it's fine for small bits like eyes and noses. The Featherlite is the softest - it doesn't feel like it has any adhesive at all. That makes it great for shirts, but the edges do fray a bit in the wash.
Thanks you helped me so so much with my homework xxx
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Thank you Wendi. You're a life saver! (long story)
hi...just a few questions do I have to peel off the adhesive immediately or can I peel them at a later date? And also does this adhesive work well on Felt cloth?
You can peel it off at a later date. It works well on wool and wool/rayon blend felt - but you have to iron a little longer for it to fuse through the thicker layer of fabric. Don't try using it with the acrylic felt you can buy at most craft stores. Acrylic melts at a lower temperature than the adhesive fuses. :-(
I love your video and class in craftys.
What is the brand for the fusible paper?
I like the permanent fusible spray better but that was a good tutorial. Thanks
Is there a double sided version of this?
This is double-sided. It's a sheet of adhesive with paper backing on one side. You fuse it to the back side of the applique fabric, then peel away the paper backing and fuse the applique shape to the background fabric.
may i know what are the materials?
Usually I just use a standard universal needle. If you're doing it on a T-shirt you may need to switch to s stretch needle - though the adhesive may stabilize it enough that that's not necessary. Start with a universal needle and if you find it's skipping stitches, switch to a stretch or ballpoint needle. Good luck!
Thanks. I needed a vídeo like this.
Mine, too! Hopefully a good omen that I'll master the task successfully.
Wow! A great technique!!!!
It stabilizes the fabric and keeps it from puckering when you sew a satin stitch.
@hanasher1000 I don't know - I've never tried it. I imagine it would work fine - but cashmere feels too precious to use with a fusible adhesive. Even a fine adhesive would feel stiff and kind of ruin the drapiness of the cashmere.
could you explain exactly what the tissue paper does to help ? love this video !! thank you !!
paperback fusible adhesive for applique. I heard others call it "wonder under" and I assume that the later is incorrect name!
Is it also called heat and bond paper?
Wonder Under is a brand name of fusible adhesive
What happen to the start
thanks for explaining the need to move the iron... never thought of that! :)
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Thanks for this video! Really helpful, and answered all of my questions! :)
O love your vídeos!!!! They're so useful!! Thanks a lot
Can anyone HELP ME. Every time I use the heat n bond or other brands aswell I end up with slipped stitches. There is NO glue stuff on the needle at all. And have tried a new needle. But nothing I'm doing is helping with this problem. Also I have a good machine it is an Elna 6660 Quilters machine. It is so frustraating. I hope someone out there can help me . Thank you.
Make sure you're using the right weight of Heat & Bond. I use Lite for all my quilt, but they have something called Ultrahold that you are absolutely not supposed to sew through and it will skip a lot of stitches. You can also try using something like Thread Magic on your needle. It's a thread conditioner but I find rubbing some on the needle can help a lot of sticky problems - even when the stickiness is so slight that it doesn't seem like it's there. Here's what it looks like - I think most of the big box fabric stores sell it. shop.shinyhappyworld.com/collections/tools-supplies/products/thread-heaven
The Wonder under and Heat N Bond Ultra will skip stitches. Use HnB Lite if you plan to sew it as well.
How to number and name this put
plz tell me the name of interfacing sheet plz
I use Heat & Bond Lite.
Excellent tutorial. Thank you!
Just about to buy some Wonder Under, and looking forward to your next vid, which I assume will address how you use fusible web for turned under applique Thanks,
Thank you, this is super helpful!!!
I'm glad it was helpful. :-)
Hello, is this product the same as fusing paper?
I'm not sure - I've never heard it called that before. It's paper backed with adhesive that melts when you iron it on. When the peel the paper away the adhesive remains on the back of the fabric.
@@WendiGratz tnx mam
Thanks! It needed to be a letter that's not symmetrical and my daughter's name is Jo so. . . easy choice. :-)
Great tutorial. Many thanks 😀
Enjoyed this tutorial. Thank you for making it. :)
Thank you 🙏
I worry that the wear and tear on a cushion would make the raw edges of fusible applique fray very quickly. I'd opt for a folded edge machine applique technique. I have a series of videos that demonstrate - look in the Quilting and Applique playlist on my channel. (Sorry - RUclips won't let me put an actual link in the comments.)
I love this video
Thank you ♥️
Thank you! 😁
It depends on the fleece. Just test it and make sure that the temperature needed to fuse the freezer paper isn't so hot it melts the fleece. :-)
So helpful thankyou
Glad it was helpful!
I'm glad it was helpful!
Thank You.
No - it's very different. It's a permanent adhesive once you fuse it down. Look at your fabric store for products like Wonder Under or Heat & Bond.
Wonder under
You're welcome. :-)
Really helpful. Thanks!
Welllll Where from buy it??
the Missouri star Quilt company online , best prices fair shipping prices etc
@@madonnaabbott7231 how can i order it..plzzzz adress
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www.missouriquiltco.com
I use the captions, which on this video are very inaccurately transcribed.
Sorry - I have no idea how those captions are added or where they come from. I assume it's all done by computer.
@jynclr Thanks!