Sewing & (Hand Applique) Tutorials - Sew Sweet Pea

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Cutting Felt Applique Pieces Using a Pattern Printed by a Cutting Machine

Felt is a wonderful textile to sew. Unlike fabric, felt can be tricky to cut out exactly for applique. We chose to cut these pieces by hand for our Free Flowers Applique pattern rather than usi...

How to Do a Hand Sewn Blanket Stitch Around Applique

If you want to attach an applique by hand, a blanket stitch is a great way to add some texture and contrast to your final piece. Learn how in this tutorial.

Applique Definitions and Terms You Should Know Before You Start Applique.

Here are a few little terms you might come across while beginning your new adventure into the world of Machine Applique. We'll start with some simple terms just to get the ball rolling so that we ...

Different Stitches for Machine Applique

Let's talk stitches. This is the most important part of applique as this will ensure your projects last the test of time. Read about the various kinds of stitches in this blog.