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Fusible Appliqué

An appliqué method using iron-on adhesive web to bond fabric shapes to a background.

Fusible appliqué uses paper-backed fusible web (such as Wonder Under or Heat'n Bond) to adhere fabric shapes to a background with an iron. The design is traced onto the paper side of the fusible web, cut out, fused to the wrong side of the appliqué fabric, then cut out again on the traced line. The paper backing is removed and the shape is ironed to the background. Edges are typically finished with a machine blanket stitch, zigzag, or satin stitch to prevent fraying. This method is fast and popular for quilts that will be heavily laundered.

Related Terms

AppliquéA technique where fabric shapes are applied on top of a background fabric.Needle-Turn AppliquéA hand appliqué method where the seam allowance is turned under using the tip of the needle as the shape is sewn.Raw-Edge AppliquéAppliqué where fabric edges are intentionally left unfinished, fraying slightly with washing for a soft look.

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