General Directions for Machine Embroidery Applique`
Applique` is quick and fun and adds dimension to your embroidery project. If your project will be washed then you need to wash all fabric before stitching to avoid different fabric shrinkage pulling the applique` away from material. Iron and starch all fabric before using.
All applique` designs have three steps:
1. The first stitching is the outline of the applique`. This shows you the size of the material to cut and where to place it. I like to do steps 1 and 2 stitching in the same color of the final outline so it won't show thru the final stitching.
2. The second stitching is to adhere the applique` to the fabric.
3. The third step is to stitch out the rest of the design.

STEP 1
Hoop your backing and fabric together. Stitch out first color which will show placement and size of
applique`.

I have placed my applique` material over the
previous stitching. You can use spray adhesive on the corners of your applique` fabric to help hold it in place. If you have spray starched and ironed your fabric it will lay down nice and flat onto the material.

STEP 2
Stitch down the applique` fabric onto your material.