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 To
turn a design into a patch or appliqué:
- Trace the outline
of the trimmed design on the back of the release sheet. *Remember
that you need to trace or draw the reverse of the image.
- Cut out the shape
along the outline.
- Using a medium temperature
iron, fuse the shiny side (not the release paper) to the backside
of the embroidery. The iron should not be set on steam, and
you will need to use between 3 and 6 seconds of dwell time for
a good bond.
- Once it has cooled,
peel the release paper from the back of the embroidery design
exposing the sticky side.
- Position the embroidery
on the garment and press into place. Using a press cloth to
protect your embroidery, press from the appliqué side
and underneath the fabric/garment for a secure bond. Finish
by stitching around the
embroidery with a satin or straight stitch.
How To Make Appliqué
Using Thermal Stick
- Trace the design
to be appliquéd onto the protective paper sheet of Thermal
Stick.
- Trim around the
image leaving at least ¼-inch border around the outside.
- Fuse Thermal Stick
to the wrong side of the decorative fabric using a medium to
high temperature setting on your
iron. Fuse for 3 to 6 seconds without using steam. The fusible
side of Thermal Stick is the soft, shiny side. Hold
the iron in place for at least 3 seconds and then flip the piece
over and press again on the fabric side.
- Once cooled, cut
out the appliqué design along your trace lines.
- Peel back the protective
sheet to expose the sticky surface. Let the appliqué
cool before removing the paper.
- Position the appliqué
piece on the garment and press into place. Press on the appliqué
side and the fabric side for
maximum bonding. Finish by stitching around the appliqué
with a satin or decorative stitch or any running stitch.
Tip: Pre-washing your
materials prior to using them for appliqué can allow for
a more secure bond.
Test all materials and procedures thoroughly before applying to
a finished garment.
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