Blanket Stitch Applique By Machine

The appliqué technique is basically the pro.

Blanket stitch applique by machine. Double blanket stitch my go to stitch for machine appliqué is the double blanket stitch which takes two stitches on the horizontal and two on the vertical portion of the stitch. Or you might not have any. This is a decorative stitch that you want to see. Depending on your sewing machine you may find more than one blanket stitch option possibly up to five.

For the satin stitch zig zag or blanket stitch method. Stitch around the appliqué slowly following the raw edges. Keep a long thread tail and begin stitching with the needle just outside the raw edge of your appliqué. Some of my quilter friends have even made up a dance to demonstrate the motion that the sewing machine needle travels when making this stitch.

Using a blanket stitch along the edge of an appliqué covers the raw edge prevents fraying and looks amazing. Fuse the shape you are appliquéing to the background fabric. Use fusible web and follow the manufacturer s instructions. This video lesson teaches you how to attach a felt shape onto backing fabric using the decorative blanket stitch.

Set the stitch to your chosen length and width.