How to Make Applique Shirts Without a Sewing Machine
- 1). Draw your applique design onto a piece of paper, then cut out the shape with sharp scissors. For best results, use simple shapes like block letters, geometric shapes or numbers.
- 2). Turn the cut-out drawing over so it is backwards and lay it on your applique fabric. The right side of the fabric should be facing down, with the drawing resting on the wrong side.
- 3). Trace the shape of the drawing onto the wrong side of the fabric, then cut out the shape. Repeat the same process with the iron-on fusible interfacing by tracing the backward shape onto the paper-backed side of the interfacing. Work carefully to ensure the web and fabric shapes are consistent with each other.
- 4). Lay the fabric shape right side down, then place the interfacing shape on top with the paper side facing up. Line up the edges of the two shapes so they are perfectly stacked.
- 5). Iron the two shapes with medium heat to bond the fabric and interfacing together. Peel the paper backing off when you are ready to use it and place the applique where you want to attach it. Use the iron to bond the applique in place.
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