Scrap fabric applique

I actually really LOVE the art of appliqué! Even though I don't use it that much (practically never) but I do love seeing others' works on the Internet and appreciate the artistry so much :) My October project that I've mentioned earlier in this post is also appliqué-friendly and, personally, I'm going to experiment a little in this field! So I thought if anyone wants to try the same I should tell a bit more about the methods of applique in advance. Method 1 So, the first thing you should…

Use up your fabric scraps with an embroidery tutorial on French linen. How to fuse and embroider a pretty tiled-fabric background ready for embellishment.

A round up of free applique patterns, to be used for hand and machine applique, for boys and girls.

Today's roundup is of raw edge applique techniques. This is probably my "go to" way to create applique projects. I love how fast you can create this way!

This charming tulip scrap fabric wreath is an easy no sew craft project, perfect for cottage style Spring decorating. Make it with recycled thrifted clothes or leftover fabrics. Simple & easy.

Find out how I used the tiniest fabric scraps to make a Japanese Boro Patchwork style projects, with tips for how to make a coaster with perfect corners! A fun, quick make, ideal for gifting and swapping or trying new techniques.

How to make a no-sew scrap fabric découpage collage. It's an easy and fast method and the results are beautiful! All you need are a few supplies.

Learn how to make your own applique out of scrap fabric and how to attach it to a t-shirt! So many possibilities for upcycling your old clothes! Embellishing with applique is easier than you think and I've included a FREE lightening bolt template too! This is a sewing maching raw edge applique tutorial but you can easily adapt it to sew by hand too! #applique #freetemplate #tshirtapplique

If you are a bit of a fabric hoarder like Claudia and myself then the chances are you have a whole lot of colour coded baggies of scraps of fabric just desperate to be used. This tutorial by Creat…

JOANN has closed down, but your crafting journey doesn't end here. Discover fabric, yarn, sewing supplies & more at Michaels, your new creative home.

Traditionally, applique was a hand sewing technique. This was delicate work in which the applique was most valued when you could not see the tiny edge stitches that held the design to the backgrou…

A few photos of student work from 3 workshops I taught at @mainequilts this past weekend. They did great

How To Make A DIY Spring Pillow using scrap fabrics. Creative craft project is perfect Mother's Day Gifts, Bridal Gifts and more.

Hello! It’s Stephanie from Sissy Belle Sews back to share this fun butterfly wall-hanging project with you! Fabric Butterfly Applique Wall Hanging I recently painted and re-decorated my sewing space, and I’ve been busy making new pretty things to hang on my light-pink walls. I don’t know if it’s because I’m so excited it’s no […] Read more...