Sewing & (Hand Applique) Tutorials - Sew Sweet Pea

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How to Resize the PDF and SVG Patterns

Our PDF files are US Letter size in layout and print successfully on A4 size paper as well. Some PDF files will require joining to ensure all perimeter lines print without problems. There are ...

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How to Sew Hexagon Quilt Blocks Together

The earliest hexagon pattern that quilt researchers have discovered was made in England in 1770. Hexagon became one of the most popular patterns in England by 1830, and by 1835 Godey's women's ma...

Using a Light Board and Steam a Seam to Apply Appliqué Pieces onto Fabric

Using a light board for Appliqué is a wonderful idea and makes putting your appliqué together a very simple process. For this blog we are using our Free Teddy Bear Appliqué set - including our Bea...

Getting Started with Applique

How to do Applique (Choose the method which is best for you) STEP 1 – Tracing and Cutting your fabric Applique pieces Here are some different methods METHOD - USING FUSIBLE WEB The pdf pattern piec...

Free Bear Applique Tutorial Machine Blanket Stitch

The blanket stitch is a stitch traditionally used to reinforce the edge of thick materials. Depending on circumstances, it may also be called a "cable stitch" or a "crochet stitch". Blanket stit...