Intro to Applique by Machine*

Skill Builder: Machine Applique
Experience Needed: Know Your Machine is recommended
Format: 1 part face-to-face
Lecture/Demo/Skills lab

This class is an intro to applique by machine. The methods that we will explore are: Applique using fusible web and a blanket stitch and applique using a satin stitch. 

We will look at the new features on some sewing machines that makes applique by machine even easier!
     - Why would you want more than one blanket stitch?
     - Why is it advantageous to have a machine stitch over the same stitch numerous times? 
     - What is mirror imaging used for?
     - Can you position your blanket stitch in numerous places in your stitch window? 
     - How can the speed control on your machine make stitching easier?
     - Let's not forget to talk about the auto presser foot option available on some machines.

We will focus on the best products to use, how to use fusibles, the set up of your machine and sew much more!

Tools Needed: 
     Sewing machine
     Scissors
     Thread
*   We will provide a practice piece to applique

Skill Builders Recommended:
     - Know your machine 

Masks may be required.