Tips for Machine Appliqué | a Shabby Fabrics Tutorial

This absolutely adorable accent pillow will make everyone smile this Christmas! Tammy shows you how to stitch down appliqué pieces and gives tips and techniques for choosing stitches and stitch lengths for machine appliqué.
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PROJECT USED IN THIS VIDEO
- Santa Claus Pillow Kit: SOLD OUT
- Santa Claus Pillow - 7pc Thread Set: SOLD OUT
- Other appliqué pillow kits: www.shabbyfabr...
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NOTIONS USED IN THIS VIDEO
- Applique Pressing Sheet: www.shabbyfabr...
- Schmetz Super Nonstick Needles - Size 80/12 5ct: www.shabbyfabr...
- Mark-B-Gone Marking Pen: www.shabbyfabr...
- Richard Hemming Embroidery Needles: www.shabbyfabr...
- Thread Magic: www.shabbyfabr...
- Straw Needles: www.shabbyfabr...
- Wafer 2 Light Box: www.shabbyfabr...
- We're sewing on a BERNINA 770 QE and we love it!
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[@susanclarke8417]

Thankyou so much for this tutorial. I had no experience of machine blanket stitch so I tried it and now I cant get enough of it

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We are glad you enjoyed this tutorial and are practicing new things! Thanks for watching! 💖-Michelle

[@mratzelster]

Love the idea of go slowly and have fun.!!! You're a terrific teacher.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you so much! - Yajaira

[@guadalupeblakey9926]

Very so very cute.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Glad you like it! Thanks for watching! -Michelle

[@jaydeedee1191]

Thank you for another great tutorial. I had no idea where to even begin machine appliqué.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! So glad to hear that you found it helpful! Machine appliqué is so fun, it just takes a little bit of practice! - Morgan

[@morganquilts]

Thank you so much Tammy. You make it look so easy. For some reason I am totally intimidated by applique. Love watching you do it.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! It's intimidating, but it just takes a bit of practice. You'll be able to get it in no time! - Morgan

[@ImaQuilter]

Very informative tutorial. Thank you for such detailed tips. Love the pattern!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you Tena! Happy New Year! ~Leah

[@isabellugonessuarez4335]

Hello Tina!! Where is the pattern?Thank you very much🙏

[@ImaQuilter]

@@isabellugonessuarez4335 Under Shabby Fabrics channel, look up "Tips for Machine Appliqué" Enjoy! 👍🏻🙏🧵🧶✂️😊

[@ImaQuilter]

@@isabellugonessuarez4335 the kit is sold out

[@isabellugonessuarez4335]

@@ImaQuilter Thank you Tena🙏💋

[@sandyrichmond2570]

You’re a very good teacher

[@ShabbyFabrics]

That's so kind of you, thank you! - Tammy

[@flamingofan9471]

Thank you so much for doing this video. I have so many projects not finished because I'm afraid of the machine applique. This helps so much.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hi Kristi! I'm so glad you found this helpful! Let us know how it works for you in your projects.

[@sylviavillalobos9779]

Thank you Tammy, this tutorial was so helpful. You have such a patients in your way of sharing.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! So glad you found this helpful! - Morgan

[@Kate98755]

patience ?

[@missybailey7364]

Great detailed explanation and camera work! Thank you! Tammy-your pacing is always very good as well!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

That's so kind of you! I'll pass this on to our team. So glad you enjoyed the video! - Morgan

[@Historical_Seamstress]

Thank you Tammy sooooo much. This was extremely helpful.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

So glad you found it helpful! Thank you for watching! - Morgan

[@kathleen.rogers1442]

Thanks Tammy, love all the details of the pillow and your instruction and tips 😊

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! So glad you found it helpful! - Morgan

[@canitacampbell-simpson3336]

Wow! Your tutorial has been exceptionally informative for this novice. I had not realised the importance of changing the stitch lengths and widths. Tammy, your demonstration and pace with instruction has encouraged me to try and forget about the thought of wasting fabric. Secret is to try the stitches first on an alternative before the real project. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise with me. Peace and kindness with prayers. 👌 ☕️ 🌸

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Glad you enjoy this project!! Thanks sew much for watching!! 💖 -Michelle

[@dianemotley]

great tips for machine applique...miss seeing Tammy!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We are happy you enjoyed this machine applique tutorial. Tammy is enjoying being semi-retired and still sews many of the beautiful samples for new kits. We will tell her you said hi! Thanks for watching! ♥️ -Michelle

[@helenweatherby1694]

Absolutely stunning!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're glad you enjoy this fun project! Thanks for watching 🦌 ☃️ 🎄 ❄️ -Michelle

[@belvaleejurkovich1554]

Tammy. Excellent presentation and lovely persona.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

What a lovely thing to say! We're glad you enjoy the way Tammy presented this tutorial. Thanks for watching! -Michelle

[@brandy-pearlscott7660]

Awesome tutorial! Applique scares the crap out of me, but now I wanna try some, something without so many small pieces maybe lol

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you! We do have some applique laser cut shapes on our website that would be perfect for some practice if you'd like. Here is the link to some of our Shabby Shapes. ~Leah www.shabbyfabrics.com/SHOW-ALL-C1859.aspx

[@emiliegoethals3769]

thank you so much. I have a applique kit, but too scared to start of. this was really helpfull

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hello Emilie! This is such a cute project! Thank you for watching! ~Leah

[@isabelleseguin3862]

Would love if Shabby Fabrics would have the kit again.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Great idea! I'll let our design team know. - Yajaira

[@isabellugonessuarez4335]

It's very lovely job😍🎅💕

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you! 😊 - Morgan

[@gailnoll]

Awesome video! Great project!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! - Morgan

[@yurdreamwoman]

Lordy I looked up that sewing machine! wow it is very expensive! I am not a sewer who can spend that much & not really expert enough to invest that much in a sewing machine. I love your videos thank you for sharing. Could you recommend a machine that would be a good investment for a more novice sewer? Thank you, God Bless

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hello! Our Bernina is a beautiful machine that we got it a couple of years ago, and it's been lovely, but you definitely don't need to have a fancy machine to start! Jen sewed for years on a basic Singer and they work very well. We recommend researching beginner sewing machine models online - you can find reviews of all of them - and just pick one that fits in your budget. This link might be a good place to start: www.google.com/search?q=beginner+sewing+machine+recommendations&oq=beginner+sewing+machine+recommendations&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l4.7953j1j1&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Good luck! - Morgan

[@debbiedement2532]

This was so helpful! Thank you!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

So happy to hear you found it helpful! Thank you for watching! - Morgan

[@vickiprofant]

Great detailed explanations on your process! Thank you, Tammy! 🙂

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! - Morgan

[@margaretc5579]

Wonderful, thank you. A huge help. Please could we have a tutorial on machine appliqueing points too?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

So glad this was helpful for you! I'll pass that request onto our team! - Morgan

[@debbievignola8275]

Adorable pillow. Thanks for the tips. =^^=

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! - Morgan

[@chandrakirts6440]

I bought one of your quilt kits that has a lot of flowers to applique. Some really little. Turning the quilt top under my throat is a pain. I put the quilt away for now because I was getting so frustrated. Any hints about this?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

I would use a free motion foot to do the applique. If you sew very slowly and just do a straight stitch, this foot would work well and you wouldn't have to turn the quilt around and around. Let us know how that works! - Tammy

[@theresaodonnell2437]

What an awesome video! Love the pillow!! Do you change your bobbin thread with every color or use a neutral color?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're glad you enjoyed this tutorial. To answer your question, yes, we do switch our bobbin thread to match our topstitching thread when we sew on applique pieces. Hope that makes sense 💖 -Michelle

[@maxi4505]

Thanks very much for your tutorials. Please what type of fabric is best for applique that doesn't fray ?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Good morning Marthese! With great quality cotton fabric you should have a small amount of fraying. Felt and fleece are also a great option that eliminates fraying. - Yajaira

[@maryannedoty7334]

I have been on your website several times, but when I search for the pillow kit, it only brings up the thread set. Is the pillow kit sold out? Your video is great.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for your feedback, at this time unfortunately, this kit is no longer available. -Kyla

[@jodiegrace2849]

This is such a detailed tutorial. Would love to know the stitch length you use as I have a Bernina. Do you have any interfacing behind this panel

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Generally it is whatever stitch length that you prefer, but it needs to be adjusted on smaller pieces. I would suggest you test out stitch lengths on a test piece to find out what you like before starting on the project. - Yajaira

[@margiekirby1217]

You are a wonderful teacher. What did you use to fuse the pieces?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're glad you enjoyed this tutorial. We used Heat 'N Bond Lite as a fusible backing for these shapes. Thanks for watching!! 💖 -Michelle

[@emilysmith6569]

What was the size of the small blanket stitch length and width numbers? I didn't catch if she said them or not

[@harbourcolour]

I think because all machines are different, she didn't say specifically. I am going to do some samples on my machine to try out different stitches, stitch lengths and widths.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We don't usually say, because, like Laurie said, all machines are a little different. Just test your stitches on some scrap fabric to ensure you like the look of them. And the smaller the stitch, the easier it will be to maneuver around curves or corners, so keep that in mind if the piece has a lot of points or shapes. Hope that helps! - Morgan

[@ilovemyfamily51]

Ty 😊

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! - Morgan

[@jackpyle16]

Do you use stabilizer paper on the back of your fabric before you applique? if not, is it necessary?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We don't typically add a stabilizer to the back of our fabrics before we do an applique project, but some people choose to. It's a preference :) -Michelle

[@audreygervais8508]

When I use Heat and Bond, no matter what type, I find that my needle tends to gum up fairly quickly and breaks my thread. How do you stop the needle from gumming up? I usually end up doing the appliqué stitches by hand out of pure frustration. (I use Gutermann thread)

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We love the Schmetz Super Nonstick needles for applique. They are available in several sized here on our website! Here is the link! www.shabbyfabrics.com/schmetz-super-nonstick-needles-size-80-12-5ct-P77966.aspx?ref=SearchAutocomplete Merry Christmas! 🎄~Leah

[@audreygervais8508]

I ordered them on line from you. I had never heard of them before. Thanks so much for the tip!

[@margiekirby1217]

Should the Heat and Bond Ultra be used for machine sewing applique? Should I just use the Lite for applique? I saw this on another video.

[@lindaalbano6868]

For people who don’t a digital machine ,where do we set it for a smaller stitch

[@ShabbyFabrics]

There should be a dial or knob you can turn to lengthen or shorten your stitch length. Most machines should have this feature. We would recommend checking your manual for details on how to do this on your machine. -Kyla

[@renearmr]

This was great! What machine do you see on? It’s so quiet!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're sewing on a Bernina 770QE! It's a wonderful machine! - Morgan

[@hapagirl1976]

Will you be getting more of these kits…please?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hi @Happagirl. You can find all of our current pillow kits here: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Kits/Pillow-Kits.aspx -Michelle

[@mratzelster]

I have a kit and just finished using the mat and pressing sheet to assemble the applique. Instead of making a pillow, I want to put this applique on a sweatshirt. I'm not sure how to do this since the shirt is already put together and there isn't a flat piece to applique on. Do I have to take the sweatshirt apart in order to applique it?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

I would use a regular ironing board to iron the pieces onto the side of the sweatshirt as she prefers. At that point it would probably be easiest to hand sew the applique so she isn't inadvertently sewing through both sides of the shirt. Hope this helps. - Yajaira

[@marymarkert3727]

Do you use any kind of stabilizer?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We didn't use any stabilizer in this project. The Heat n Bond Light we used for the fusible acts as a type of stabilizer. If you're having trouble with the applique bunching or puckering, then you can use a light weight tear-away stabilizer. - Morgan

[@Jen-tz5gb]

Hi Tammy!! Do you give suggested stitch lengths in kit? Thanks!! Jen

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hello! We don't include detailed instructions for appliquéing shapes down, since stitches, stitch length, and styles used vary widely and many are personal preference. If you ever need any help with something or have a question, though, we're happy to help! - Morgan

[@Jen-tz5gb]

Thanks Morgan! If there is one thing I learned from the sew along is that SF are always there to help!

[@irmgardjacob4127]

Iknow this is an old video, but is the pattern still available and where?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hi Irmgard - We do still have a few of these patterns available here: www.shabbyfabrics.com/p43616/santa-claus-pillow-and-hangers-pattern -Michelle

[@irmgardjacob4127]

@@ShabbyFabrics Thank you, - but no longer the exactly same I see. Are your patterns pdf or hard copy?

[@carmenbailey8209]

👍❤️😊

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! - Morgan

[@sonalpatel6119]

Class : 10 fine

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! - Sophie