Sewing Outer Points the Piece O' Cake Way! - Part 1

Becky Goldsmith shows the best way to hand applique a crisp outer point. You'll see how to avoid blunted and lumpy outer points. In this video, Becky is sewing with the horizon, from right to left.

[@promisso]

I have watched this tutorial so many times and I can honestly that it is - hands down the very best applique tutorial on the web for outer points. Thank you Becky x

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

Wow, thank you! Be sure to tell your sewing friends :-). Happy stitching, Becky

[@syndiciancimino8521]

Thank you so much for providing an excellent video tutorial. I appreciate the up close video and slow process, which you explain perfectly.

[@jenihansen7201]

THANK YOU AGAIN, FOR SUCH QUALITY WORK AND TEACHINGS. I REALLY LOVE THIS. THANK YOU AGAIN.

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

You are so welcome :-)

[@HelenBradley]

Love, love, love the care and attention to detail in your instructions. Thank you!

[@boolinn9676]

This truly is the best instructional video for this, thank you! Super easy to understand as a beginner and full of tips.

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

Thanks! I hope you have fun with your stitching :-).

[@ingfig1]

Thank you for sharing your expertise - your explanations and video clips have helped me to understand exactly what I was doing wrong. You’re a star!

[@socorah2]

I'm new to applique and I so appreciate the time you've taken to be thorough...wonderful tutorial. Thank you!

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

Thanks for letting me know you like the video :-).

[@nicolefowler2118]

I’ve watched a few of your videos and I have to say, I was sceptical about holding the needle like that at first. I thought “how could it matter?” Well I tried out your advice anyway and I can instantly see an improvement. My stitches were very uneven before but now they line up uniformly on the back side. I’m still getting the feel for it, but I feel like the puzzle pieces are now falling into place. Great tutorial! Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

Thank you for being open minded and trying something new! I know how hard that is. I’m very glad your stitches are better when you hold the needle this way-I know mine are! Happy stitching, Becky

[@joansheehan3366]

My Aunt Jo would be so proud of you!!! great tutorial!!

[@yvonnesmith1516]

Thank you so much for explaining this method in your own wonderful way so that anyone can understand xx thanx Becky 👍🏼❤️

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

Good to hear I'm wonderful :-). Thanks!

[@gladysgomez617]

lovely explanation, I`ve just started and trying to learn, many videos but yours are clear, your voice is calm so non natives can understand better. You are a really a fantastic teacher. Thanks a lot.

[@suzzook4039]

This is the best instruction I’ve seen ever!

[@wallcrawler5048]

Very good tutorial. Thank you

[@lbluebird342]

Hi Becky.... You're a genius, I love this technique. Thank you so much for sharing. I've just found all these quilt YT videos and I'm in heaven today. And I need it as it's been a stressful 2 weeks with a dear sweet sister in law passing away at 87. She was a sewer, made many clothes years ago, on a treadle Singer sewing machine. She still has the machine, it's over 70yrs old. Because she's my sister in law, (my brother passed years ago) I would love to have her machine but don't feel right about asking. None of her children sew and wouldn't use it, they are my close to my age of 67. Maybe one granddaughter would sew, but doubtful. It still works too. I would love to make her children, grandchildren, grt grandchildren, grt-grt grandchildren quilts, wall hangings, or something using that machine. Even more special would from her beautiful clothing she's always had lots of. I love appliqué, am not too bad at it, but always wanting to improve my skills, so this is an excellent tip I will be using. Thank you for sharing. If I've learned anything in these last two stressful weeks, life is so very short, don't procrastinate, VISIT friends often, share ideas, create new ones, go see new things, places, and do what you enjoy!!! STOP SAYING I DON'T HAVE TIME or I WILL CALL YOU, or WE'LL HAVE LUNCH SOON, ETC. You have to makes time!!! It doesn't take long, and those who say 30 min drive is too far, ridiculous!! FOUR HRS isn't too far on a wkend to go visit family or friends to enjoy a few hours with them. My only daughter and only grandson live 1500 miles from me, I've got to fix that. I can't live this far without them. If u can share ur interests, hobby or enjoyment with husband, children (start teaching them too), friend or relative, do it!! Lets work hard to get our creations completed, no matter what they are or what it takes! I'm a writer of children books too. Have never published out of fear. No more, I'm going to make it happen this year! It might take time, but I'll do it, along with publishing my own quilt designs too! Blessings to you and all your viewers, L :) Central PA, USA

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

I'm so happy that you are enjoying the videos, and that they are stress reliever. It's hard to lose people close to us and what you say is true. Life is short. It's hard to remember that as we go about our lives but that doesn't mean we can't refocus and be mindful of how we spend our time. I hope you have luck finding a publisher! I hear it's hard to break into children's book publishing, but hard is not impossible :-).

[@kathiefleming2830]

Great camera work with close ups and excellent repeating of technique. Thanks.

[@digit5951]

You are really the best teacher! I have never seen so clear and complete explanations, with good videos. I would love to have classes with you, but I am french...Thank you!

[@remington6363]

Great tutorial

[@millsgirl2]

Oh my goodness. What a fantastic video. No more excuses!!! Thank you for the wonderful resource.

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

millsgirl2 I happy that you found me!

[@rawforyou5514]

fantastic, thank you for the best instruction video ever!!!

[@joybells57]

I will always love my little wall hanging I made for my first experience with applique a few years ago, but my oh my how I smile and chuckle looking at how much better my recent work looks since discovering Piece O Cake! Thank you!!

[@45hugs]

Your method is awesome and it has made all my points look perfect now. Thank you thank you!!!!!!!! Your explanation is clear and I was able to see exactly what you were doing.

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

Great! May all your points be pointy.

[@angeltorres5132]

OMG, your technique is wonderful and your instructions are so easy to follow. Thank you 🤗

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

Thanks you for letting me know you liked the video. Be sure to tell all your appliqueing friends :-).

[@penelopearbuckle2729]

Amazing !

[@944gemma]

I've checked your books on Amazon. I plan on purchasing as many as I can afford. Love your very well done videos and your patient and thorough teaching style. Thank you so much for your prompt reply to my questions. I've been appligueing for many years. Outside points have always been an issue.

[@lequios7652]

It was easy to understand the best I've ever seen. 今まで見た中で一番わかりやすかったです。

[@human-qp1mf]

It's so funny, she said everyone will notice that tiny bump. I've been practicing quilting. Iam a perfectionist. So what happens with me I just give up. If I can't do it right I'm done. So I started to not care if it's perfect And I've finished serval quilts. Not perfect! Martha Stewart had some old ladies on her show once and all their quilts were NOT PERFECT! I fell in love with them I will say you give me inspiration to do better. I'm just glad I finished somethin! ❤️ Thanks.

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

I am less and less a perfectionist so I'm with you there. However, for those who still care, that's how you deal with the bump :-). And no matter what, enjoy the sewing. Don't beat yourself up if is points are imperfect. Have fun and in the end, if all your pieces are sewn to the quilt and don't fall off, it is a total win!

[@human-qp1mf]

@@BeckyGoldsmith 😆 to funny! There not going to fall off because I love zig zag...lol. I did it! Is all I care about! You are awesome. You make it look so easy! I can see just taking your time helps. I learned A LOT in this video. Thanks!

[@kathiefleming2830]

may points are so beautiful, thanks Toothpick and windshield method is a real masterful technique. Remember the backward sweep to relieve the fabric bulk and lay flatter.

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

I'm glad you like this method! It has worked for me for many years.

[@patnorrad1964]

Becky... you are Amazing, I just love your videos, well demonstrated, easy to understand, well explained. Thank YOU

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

Pat Norrad I’m glad you like them!

[@patnorrad1964]

I just found you today and you are truly amazing. I'll be spreading your site and information to all my quilting and sewing gals, I'm so thrilled to have found you.

[@944gemma]

My star points are coming out PERFECT! Thank you so much.

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

You are quite welcome :-).

[@bam1760]

I thought I was the only one who picked needle stabs above my cuticle when the needle was coming out of the fabric stitch. You would think there was a paint-on clear product to paint on the skin to prevent the needle from jamming into or above the nail cuticle. Wrapping tape around the finger is too bulky. Thank so very much for your patient and clear instructions and the zooming in.

[@rolisamorgan4935]

This was great explaining thank you🙂

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

I'm glad you like it! Thanks for commenting.

[@annalu4929]

Как вы чудесно объясняете! Спасибо!

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

You are very welcome :-).

[@normamoore7240]

Well you certainly have taught me lots, lovely tutorial thank you ,Norma

[@lindenjenesse5078]

You're amazing and I love you!!

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

I love you too 😁

[@lance3665]

Wonderful information thank you.

[@monapinky9298]

Thanks for teachng soooo patiently..god bless u

[@wog1949]

You not only give awesome instruction, you are very good at the closeups! That material looks like linen, is it?

[@KnitandCrochet424]

Thank you for the video, I love to applique.

[@dianepattison4536]

Great tutorial! Thank you!

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

+diane pattison You are very welcome :-).

[@angelikaimnaehglueck]

In your video it looks so easy. Have you ever appliquated jersey on jersey?

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

I have not appliqued on a stretchy knit like jersey. The invisible stitch I'm using here is not stretchy and would be prone to breaking if the jersey fabric was stretched. I think you'd have to adjust the stitch to account for that. If the jersey was going into a quilt or be framed, I'd probably back the background fabric with a light fusible stabilizer.

[@angelikaimnaehglueck]

@@BeckyGoldsmith thanks a lot for answering

[@944gemma]

Your points and explanation are PERFECT. I'm working on the Patriotic Rose Quilt right now. Tiny 5 point stars, about and inch to 1/2inches wide. The points on these little devils are murder. Any suggestions? I've just discovered your videos. They're amazing.

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

I turn all my points the same way. Use a damp toothpick to move the fabric under the point with a 'windshield wiper' movement. You might have to do that more than once. I hope that helps, Becky

[@janaouwehand1175]

Mijn. vraag was Becky. Bedankt voor de hele goede uitleg. Alleen ik maak hele blaadjes en eindig ik met 2 punten. hoe moet ik. Dan eindigen Ik hoop dat je me snapt

[@BeckyGoldsmith]

If you are sewing around the leaf, start on a flat part. Sew to the point, turn it. Keep sewing until you get to the next point, sew it in the same manner. Continue sewing until you get to where you started and knot your thread.

[@janaouwehand1175]

Becky Goldsmith. thanks Becky Misschien komt er nog een. Part 3 I hope zo

[@giodrakes]

Now to go find that whole container of wooden toothpics.... I'm tired of having to remove freezer paper.

[@francoiseallemand8987]

Deuxième tuto que je vois chez vous ! Pour celle ci la pointe de votre feuille est bien loin d'être bien faites et belle. Vous devriez prendre ou regarder les vidéos de Jan Patek pour apprendre à faire vraiment de l'appliqué invisible . C'est dommage de mettre des vidéos aussi imparfaites car pour des novices elles vont prendre de mauvaises habitudes ! Allez apprendre et revenez !