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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 Clean a Cutting Mat and Make it Sticky Again
A sticky mat is used with a cutting machine (eg Scan & Cut/Cricut/Silhouette) to hold your fabric in place while your pattern design is expertly cut. Like anything, the maintenance of your too...
How to Make your Own Bias Tape to create a Stained Glass effect
Bias Tape - definition - a narrow strip of folded fabric cut from the bias of fabric. Bias tape is awesome and can be used in all manner of ways. It is often used on the edge of sleeves, piping, b...
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.