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Techniques Of Applying Applique To Plush Fabrics Applique is one of the things which you can use to tame the plush fabric or you can use it in the embroidery design which is preparing on the major scale. In some of the simple dresses, you can see how people like to attach applique to give prominent look to the neckline or to the sleeves. It gives a simple but elegant look to the project. You just need to learn about the simple procedure of attaching applique and how you can do this in the simplest way. If you have the best sewing machine for beginners making clothes then it will be quite easy for you to apply appliques to the project. If you want to learn more about the sewing machine then you can watch this video. Observe: At the time of applying the applique to the project for the first time, the thing which you should take care of is whether you have a plan in mind or not? Before applying anything to the project make sure you have tried it before on some rough stack of fabric and you are all set to apply it on your project as well. In ordinary fabrics, it’s not that hard to apply but when it comes to the plush then you have to tame it. Plush fabric is quite complicated in nature and what you have to do is to control the fabric with the help of your hands by pressing it. While looking at any of the plush projects which have applique already, you should observe it carefully and copy that style. It would be good if you will keep one fabric of the same material in extra to the first practice. From the Wrong Side: As we all know how we sewers like to attach everything from the wrong side to bring the finishing into the project and to avoid the damage from the front. What you can say is that it’s the rule of the sewing to apply the things from the backside as it proves the professionalism of the sewer and neatly they can work on any kind of project without ruining the appearance. I prefer to apply applique by machine as compared to the hand because it may consume a lot of time as well as if you are working on some major project where you have to create something out of the plush material then by hand applique is going to take a lot of time. Stabilizer: Plush fabric is confusing in nature and sometimes it seems like there is no ending to its softness. At the time of sewing, you need to do a little effort and you have to apply a few techniques. Another technique through which you can simply connect the applique part to the fabric is by using stabilizer. The stabilizer is something which is absolutely helpful when it comes to tame down the wild garment. You can spray stabilizer on the edges of the plush garment or you can also use a stabilizer on the applique to make it stable and to connect it instantly. The major advantage you will get for using the stabilizer is to get rid of the ugly edges remaining in the corner. You can cover them up in the applique part. Keep your sewing machine ready as you are about to start joining both ends. You can also read Collection Of Top 5 Best Cheap Sewing Machines For Beginners You Should Buy for the complete guidance about the sewing machine. Decorative Stitch: If you have ever given a closer look to the plush toys then you can see how in some of the plush toys have applique and also covered with the decorative stitches. These decorative stitches are basically used to give strength to the whole project and to prominent the certain area. If you are preparing some toy out of the plush fabric then I recommend using decorative stitches. Satin Thread: Another thing which I strongly believe is to give strength and support to the applique everyone should use satin thread. Usually, if you will use the normal thread at the plush fabric then you can experience the breakage problem in the middle of the work and the whole finishing will be ruined. The satin thread has the quality to penetrate into the fabric and to support the project. As the plush fabric is quite thick in nature and for that, you may also need a needle which must be sharp and pointed. These are the things which will help to simplify the whole work. Ironing: Once you are done with the whole procedure of applying the applique to the fabric and you can see how none of the edges are looking bulky, then you can move towards the most important part as we always say, that is ironing. Of course when you are working with the plush fabric then you can see how sensitive it can be from heat and you need to iron with precaution. The first thing you should never put a hot iron on the fabric because it will make the color fade or can burn the area. I prefer to press the applique area with iron but from the wrong side or you can place some fabric on the project and then press the area. In this way, iron doesn’t have to contact directly with the project and your fabric will be saved. Summary Applique is not that hard to apply on any of the fabric but when it comes to the complicated one like plush then you have to take few precautions. At the time of applying applique, your sewing machine must be on point of or if you are looking for the right match then you should read Complete Guide To Best Basic Sewing Machine For Beginners Reviews And Comparison. If you are attempting plush garment project for the first time then I recommend strongly to first practice on the rough stack or have an extra one in your home to learn few things before applying techniques on the real project.
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