Raggy Frayed Applique Tutorial

Raggy/Frayed Applique Tutorial

 Supplies Needed~

Stabilizer

                                                       Item to be appliquéd on
                                                   Fabric for top of appliqué
                         Fabric for accent color behind appliqué
                                                      Thread
                                                                         Scissors

 1.     Hoop your item that you wish to appliqué with the appropriate stabilizer.  (Sorry I forgot to take a picture of this step)

2.  Do your placement stitch

 

 

3.     Place your fabric on top, I recommend using at least 3 layers.  They can all be the same fabric or you can do an accent fabric underneath like pictured.

 

4.     Do your tack down stitch

 

5.    Then stitch your decorative stitch (which is usually a thicker strait triple bean stitch)  I forgot a picture of this step but the picture would be the same as above, lol.

6.     Take the item off of the machine and use your scissors to trim around the design leaving a fabric border.

 

7.    Next you can use either your fingernails or I use the back of my tweezers to gently fray the edge a little.

8.                Your appliqué is done!  It will fray more with wear/use.  I just LOVE the look of raggy designs!