Applique

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An “Applique” is a sewing technique in which fabric patches are layered on a foundation

fabric, then stitched with the raw edges turned under or covered with decorative

stitching. From the French appliquer, “to put on,”

This function, has three parts:

1. Cut Line or Placement Line.

This is a tracing with the use of a running stitch to guide the

embroidery on where to lay down the material. A“Color Change”

or “Stop command” is automatically added at the end of step

one. The cut line is 50% from the edge of the cover stitch.

2. Tack Down Stitch.

This stitch is a running stitch that holds down the material

added after step one, (keeping it from shifting and moving

around). The tack down stitch will automatically be moved in

from the cut line approximately 50% between the edge of the

cut line and cover stitch.

3. Cover Stitch.

The cover stitch will edge the fabric patches to the

foundation fabric. Note: The width of the cover stitch will be

centered over the cut line; 50% on the fabric patch and 50% on

the foundation fabric.

There are 3 types of Cover Stitches to choose from:

2. E-Stitch (Blanket stitch)

3. Motif

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