How to do Fusible Applique or Raw Edge Applique Tutorial

[@knitntea1672]

The perfect tutorial: enough information, but not overly chatty! To the point but with enough detail. Thank you so much!

[@patriciam1550]

FINALLY! An applique video that follows the steps and explains the process perfectly! Thank you!

[@lindaford3976]

I'm a lefty and for the life of me, I seem too ALWAYS do this backwards!!! I wrote down the simple steps you gave and now I got it!! Thank you so much!

[@georgelangley-organist]

Thanks again for a good, no-frills explanation. One point to note: others say to score the paper with an X in the middle of the appliqué, so that you are peeling it away on a stable, fully-woven section of fabric, rather than flicking at the raw edge which may fray or distort. But kudos for "read the instructions" for your choice of fusible web! Steam/no steam AND temperature/length of time required to fuse are all important to get a good results - too many people overheat the glue and it just evaporates away!

[@janasrinath]

Thank you so much for this. I always thought applique work is for pros and didn't think of even attempting to do it. How awesomely simple you've shown it to be! So easy to grasp your instructions. All those leftover scraps can now get a second wind and be of use.

[@ellendonohuecramer6010]

Vanessa, you never cease to amaze me. Your videos and instructions are timeless. You’re a Godsend.

[@TheCraftyGemini]

@melanielink87 No problem! You should.. it's so easy! p.s.- to clean your iron use a Magic Eraser soaked in water, lay it over a folded up towel. Turn your iron on high heat and swipe it across the wet magic eraser until all the burnt adhesive is gone. That's how I clean my irons.

[@chrisg1761]

Great many thanks going to give this ago.

[@edenhouse75]

Best video by far on how to use this! Perfect for adding lettering to my banners etc thankyou!

[@CocoPatriot]

Thank you so much for such a clear and simple instruction. I made two pillowcases with hearts on them for my grandkids and I didn’t know how to do it! I just cut them out of fabric and pinned them to a pillow case and used an embroidery hoop to hold the fabric tight then I sewed around the edges. I guess I should have asked somebody first!! I hope they last through the washing’s!!!🤣😂🤣😂. You got me all excited now! I’m going in my craft room to find some fusible paper! I’ve just been spraying the hearts with spray starch then ironing them flat onto the pillowcases then pinning in place so that they would be nice and stiff to sew on!!! Thanks! (I’m only 75; you would think I’d know)!!❤️🌸❣️💗💞🌷🌹

[@winnielagnese5187]

I watch all your videos. Your teaching skills are above all the rest. I’ve learned so much from you. Ty

[@asheryl1966]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. You helped make me understand exactly what I need to do in making my first applique quilt.

[@carolgregg5168]

I've learned so much from you in less than 30 minutes tonight!! What I like about your tutorials is that you get right to the point without a lot of chitter chatter. Then when I was reading the comments, I also learned how to clean the gunk off of my iron (had an accident with the Wonder Under). BTW, I use the same little iron next to my sewing machine - it's GREAT. Thanks again for all you do for us!

[@TheCraftyGemini]

@madmadi1210 I have heard of reversible applique but have never tried it. I think if you used it for that purpose you would only apply it to the part of the fabric that would be hidden behind the other fabric. You definitely don't want it on the exposed part because it will give the fabric a sticky/glossy looking finish. I would not put it on the whole piece of fabric- just the part that isn't showing. Try it out on a scrap and see how it works for you. Have fun!

[@TheCraftyGemini]

@vickila82 Thanks. What do you mean the glue stained the "front" of the fabric. Do you mean around the edges or that the glue was exposed to the iron and got burnt on the fabric? You have to be careful to only press on the release paper and not to allow the iron to touch the adhesive itself. I suggest inspecting your fusible before using it. If you buy more fusible than you need and keep it flat, the adhesive will peel off the paper too easily and can lead to a mess.

[@impressionsstudio7737]

this is ,for me, the best tut , easiest to follow ive seen thank you!

[@leticiahernande2201]

Really love all your tutorials , very easy to understand , cant believe that you can also film and tutor us at the same time !

[@samjp9176]

Brilliant, nice, simple, straightforward, no fluff video. Thank you so much! :)

[@theladybaltimore]

You always explain things so well. You are one of my You Tube heroes!

[@eileenshaw5478]

Thank you for making this video, it really explains how to appliqué in a easy to understand way.

[@joylane5560]

That is the most simple and helpful video yet! Thank you!

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Glad to hear it! Happy sewing!

[@susanharper1054]

Thankyou so much! I have been using a straight stitch and thought it was wrong as I have a bit of fraying!!! Thanks again

[@aok1951]

Best tutorial on this process that I've found on-line. Easy to follow - extremely helpful. Thank you!

[@TheCraftyGemini]

@MsCandyBags No problem. Glad to help!

[@gorgana5]

i found your tutorials by accident,i'm so glad i came across them,so well explained thank you so much'you are helping alot of people thank you

[@ginturcotte6766]

Great teacher, I have tried many of your projects and I am so happy with all the results.

[@kbdienel3]

This was perfect...I'm new to applique and it's just the step by step I needed. Thank you

[@MsCandyBags]

I really appreciated your abilty to explain things in an easy to understand way. Thanks for this you have demystified the process for me :) Thanks!

[@TheCraftyGemini]

hmmm.. I've always used the paper backed stuff but I suppose if you trim it just right and hold everything in place it will do the same thing when you hit it with the iron. Give it a try!

[@bostonrott]

This was wonderfully helpful, thank you!!! :) I'm learning to quilt by KZbin, and my new project has applique in it. The written instructions for the project weren't making sense, but this is absolutely crystal clear. Thank you so much!!!!

[@deniseyluiloveu]

Thank you for sharing your experience with everyone, you gave very clear instructions. Easy to understand & got straight to the point. Good job!

[@jamieboydstun7486]

I needed a refresher and you gave it to me quickly and clearly. Thank you!

[@MicheleVogel]

Great video! Thank you for the step by step directions. I was very intimidated to try this but after watching I know I can do it! Thanks!! I plan to watch your other videos too!!

[@dannettebeegle1742]

I did it. I did it o did it. It’s not perfect but I did it to the best of my ability for never seen anything before other then my sample an hr ago The space between the one and cupcake wrapper will have fabric flowers that are arriving on Friday. Thank you so much for this video on how to make my own applicaque here’s pics of mine

[@TheCraftyGemini]

@crafts No problem!

[@lilmexicanita122]

This is so cool!!!!! Now I can decorate more the little dresses I have made for my daughter's teddy bear. Thank you so much it has been very helpful. :D

[@classykathy1]

I have always wanted to learn how to applique you made it so easy to learn. Thank you for this lesson.

[@LLDG]

I love your tutorials! You are a talented teacher!

[@debrakellerman7364]

Thanks Vanessa for the easy instructions.

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Thanks. Yea, you can... just make sure the picture you are printing will be permanent. Try it out on scrap fabric first to make sure it will work. Check out my video on "Making your own fabric labels for free" to see in detail what I mean.

[@Linda0902NJ]

Thank you for this very helpful video! I don't know anything about applique, but I like the idea of doing this on a onesie to go with some pants I'm making for my granddaughter. Thanks again!

[@dc6289]

Thank you for the video. I've watched a few and this one is very clear and understandable.

[@freyaglover89]

Thank you! Very talented if you can do it one handed! You have opened a whole new world of design for me.. :D

[@QLT812]

Thanks Vanessa for always explaining a procedure so well! I'm all in to work with appliqués... 🙂

[@maryanneholub625]

Excellent job! I thought you were extremely clear and concise. I have your video saved since I am new to this and now I'm ready to try it out! Thank you!

[@Creyan513]

Love all your work!! I know if I want to learn something new to find you and of course you teach it. This video just shows how far you've come!!❤️

[@sunflower2213]

Love all your videos you make everything simple and helpful thank you so much!!!!!

[@Ayram9]

Oh yay! You're my favorite youtube sewing teacher and I just did a blind youtube search for "how to machine applique" and yours was one of the first I saw! Needless to say, yours went into more detail than I've heard/seen elsewhere - which I totally need. Loving the Crafty Gemini! ;) I do have a q though: any tips for appliqueing a thick red velvet heart (seems to have an almost soft denim backing...found in bin of old fabrics inherited) - onto a larger soft denim heart (to become a pillow)?

[@karendmoulton]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you.

[@hemidancer64]

Awesome video! I learned in 5 minutes that I've been doing it all wrong and making WAY too much work for myself. Your technique is so simple and will make my life so much easier. Thank you!!

[@disneycamper14]

Perfect instructions!! Thanks so much. Plan to do this for my Brownie Girl Scout Troop T-shirts

[@TheCraftyGemini]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching! :o)

[@elzinawhite3199]

Excellent tutorial ❤❤❤❤ I love your videy❤❤❤

[@TheCraftyGemini]

I'm so glad!

[@TheCraftyGemini]

@CarolAnnFL No problem. Yea! It's a very handy product to have in your stash. :o)

[@rosygailer1253]

awesome, Thanks heaps! it is going to help me a lot. I am gonna try to do some sewing before my baby girl arrives 😊😀

[@grantfitch8393]

Perfect tutorial, thank you!

[@TheCraftyGemini]

You're very welcome!

[@NorthoftheUniverse]

Wonderful tutorial. It's just what I needed. Thank you SO much!

[@traceypurves9518]

Fab. Many thanks for a easy to follow tutorial x

[@justmeeightythree]

Thanks! I was wondering how to appliqué the solar system onto a bedspread for my daughter. This will be perfect - thank you so much for a great tutorial!

[@forgetful49]

you are a superb teacher. thanks so much!!

[@135Janey]

Another super tutorial. Thank soooo much x

[@saragreen5059]

Well done. You made this process seem so easy for a beginner!!! Thank you for sharing!

[@Sabtastique]

Most helpful and clear tutorial I've been able to find so far. I'm inept with these kinds of things. Thank you! :)

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Start watching at 3:47 so you can hear what I say. :o)

[@rebeccacole4344]

Thank you, you have explained the process so simply. I now feel I can have a go 😀

[@sonjadez9712]

I continually am having problems as to which side to place the fusible webbing. Thank you

[@mbk1021]

Your tutorials are killer. I learned to paper piece from you. Thank you!

[@HomeCentsWithNell]

I know I'm so late...lol...but this was very helpful to me.🏆

[@cc83jc85]

i like your simple explanations! GREAT..thank you! I browsed through other sights, but yours came up, and I knew from past experience that I enjoyed past activities you have done!

[@birdieellenberis6741]

Love this. I have been watching other people doing applique and it was a lot more work. Thank you for this video

[@campanitabonita69]

thanks Vanessa I sure will

[@pamifarrell]

Thanks again for a wonderful video!

[@poocky100]

To do the zig zag stitch do I need to lower my feed dogs and use the free motion quilting presser foot?

[@TheCraftyGemini]

No. You shouldn’t need to. Just go slowly around the curves areas and pivot she points.

[@poocky100]

@@TheCraftyGemini thanks!

[@CarolAnnsArt]

Thanks for sharing - I did not know I could buy that in sheet form.

[@melanielink87]

I have been using the fusible paper so wrong! I stopped using it because it destroyed my iron and board. Thanks for sharing, I will be trying this again!

[@TheMixaleena]

Do you have to have the paper? I bought some fusible web by the yard from JoAnn's, but it doesn't have a paper backing...

[@sweetvictoria1987]

Thanks so much for this video! It was simple and super helpful :)

[@dianewatson23]

Beautiful

[@TheCraftyGemini]

@Molly587049 I have like 8 sewing machines. All ranging in price from $60 - $2,000. If you are a beginner I suggest trying to get your hands on a used machine to learn the basics and then you can figure out what type of machine you are willing to invest in for what you want to do. Check craigslist in your area there are usually decent working machines for really low prices. Otherwise, I get my machines online or from a dealer that sells that specific brand of machine.

[@MsSnoll]

Thank you for this video!! It was very helpful!

[@Molly587049]

@TheCraftyGemini How much did the sewing machine cost? Where did u buy it?

[@grace2548]

hi im beginner and want to learn eveything u do smile.. ok where and what kind of iron and how much????? i want to learn applique and quilts and everything smile.. also im deaf and watch videos but cant hear u saying and i wish have closed captions all ur videos.. i love your videos and wow u have talents..

[@Swissgreys]

A great tutorial - thank you.

[@sharonnelson210]

The link for the mini steam iron takes me to one with a cord. I would like the cordless one you are using in the Fusible Applique tutorial. Thank you.

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Thank you!

[@TheCraftyGemini]

@bostonrott Glad I could help! Welcome to the quilting world! It's sooo much fun! :o)

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Thanks. I've included the link to where you can get your mini iron in the description box above... it's directly under this video. Click on "About" then "Show More" and it will open up. Hope that helps!

[@klmwahbiz]

Any easy tips on getting the paper to come off without unraveling the edges?

[@campanitabonita69]

OMG this is sooo cool! love it, Vanessa can I do this same process with a family photo printed on fabric? can I print some letters and numbers instead of drawing them myself and continue with the process?

[@rosyc5777]

Hi, i just subscribed to your youtube videos, and I wanna say you are really a good teacher. Now I noticed your little iron. I love it. I have a Rowenta small iron, but its a little awkward to use. As the handle is long and has a small attached cord. I noticed in this video that yours is cordless? May I please get the name of your Iron and where you got it from.? Thank you. Rosy C.

[@amonterangiwhetutahau9228]

Sewing my patches onto my vest sucked so this way is waaaaaaaaaaaaaay better, cheers from BrutalGemini\m/

[@vanessaestrella1824]

Hi! Are the procedures the same if I use a design printed on a fusible web by the use of a printer?

[@TheCraftyGemini]

@dawn777771 Glad to help. Have fun with it. :o)

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Great to hear! :o)

[@TheCraftyGemini]

@grace2548 You can go to my blog and read all about that iron: craftygemini.blogspot.com/2010/03/little-iron-that-could.html I am working on a way to closed caption all my new videos. Stay tuned!

[@mamamindygames]

thanks very helpful video

[@ashleigh2886]

hey, can i use iron on interfacing? great video btw 👌😊❤

[@VeriCheriLee]

Good tip. Thank you.

[@sheilariley5179]

thank you for this tutorial. You are very clear and precise. I used wonder under by Pellon, got a tube of it at Wal Mart. Mine said use a damp cloth but I decided to follow your instrctions and it worked great. Oh, by the by, I like your iron. Where did you get it?