Machine Applique part 2 raw edge

Learn how to do raw edge applique and draw with your sewing machine using a darning foot and straight stitch.

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• raw edge applique
• darning foot applique
• machine applique
• applique tecniques
• critterpat

[critterpat]

When you work with a darning foot, you determine the length of the straight stitches with the speed at which you feed the fabric through the machine. If you don't have your hands on the fabric, the stitch length will be 0. The faster you feed the fabric through, the smaller the stitches will be. Slow down and the stitches will be longer.

[critterpat]

I hold onto the top thread, but you could also bring the bobbin thread up and hold on it too. Stitch around the eye and then stitch over where you started. Then I backstitch a couple of times to anchor the ending stitches. Smaller stitches tend to stay in better than larger ones.

[sarahlovestostamp]

My instructions for attaching the darning foot say to put the feed dogs down. I have a Janome DC2010...is it just my machine or should I ignore the directions?

[critterpat]

Give it a try, using your feed dogs engaged. The result is more even stitches. Remember that sewing machine instructions are written for people who can't think for themselves. When you question why there are rules, creative thinking begins. I spent four years in college learning two words: What if....?

[MrNikWalker]

Amazing, you are so great at this, thanks for a great tutorial! :)

[critterpat]

You'll find that raw edge is easier than satin stitching and it doesn't have to be so perfect. As you get used to doing it, you'll be able to sew fast and control the smoothness of the lines you draw with your sewing machine.

[solstitches]

What size machine stitch do you use for this type of applique?

Thank you.

[petmomful]

How can you go backward and forward and around when your feeddogs are still engaged?

[2V2S2C]

Great video. When you start and stop a thread, like around the eyes, what do you do so that the thread doesn't come unsewn? Even when I do small stitches or backstitch, my stitches sometimes come undone.

[swmerritt]

Thanks, Deborah! THIS is the video I needed. I have been making your patterns for YEARS but have always zigzagged the edges, scared to try raw-edge applique. Now I think I could try it without it giving me a heart attack. Thanks! Oh also thanks for saying why the camera made it look like you were making inch-long stitches there! Weird! Thanks so much for taking the time to educate us.--Sandy in NJ