Applique

I've always thought applique was pretty cool. I've tried it out with dishtowels, a pinafore, and a few little Onesies.




There are two ways to do applique - Hand embroider or by machine. The vintage yellow flower above was done by machine, all my other goods were done by hand. Both work just as well, it's more a matter of preference and could be determined by the style or what the item is made of.



Good example of how to do applique. If you want to sew by hand, just use a straight stitch. The edge of the fabric will naturally fray a little unless you do a zig zag stitch. I personally think the fraying adds a little character!