Applique

Applique

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Applique: to sew fabric on fabric for a 3D, patterned effect. Learn applique basics to add to any of your sewing projects. Next, find ideas for adding applique to home decor, accessories or any garment.

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Spring upcycle: How to make an applique jean jacket

In this post, I’m going to show you how to create an applique jean jacket. Denim jackets are a classic wardrobe piece, but they can be kind of plain. I’m all about making a jean jacket from scratch, but sometimes you want a quicker project. Here you’ll learn how to take a plain thrifted jean…

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All about reverse applique {sewing tutorial}

It’s reverse applique day! Reverse applique is one of those high reward sewing techniques. It can add a lot of texture to a plain sewing project. You can use it to create a focal point on a top or a skirt. The one thing about reverse applique is that it can be time consuming.I personally…

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Vintage Vera Applique Trench Coat

Vote here for my trench coat! When the trench coat challenge this week for the a couple of things ran through my mind.  First, I thought about how much I love making jackets, then about how much work a jacket is, but mostly that I wasn’t expecting to make another trench coat so soon after…

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Bird Tessalation Dress

Have you completed a sewing dare?  How has it gone?  Did you learn anything new? My sewing dare is done!  Gillian dared me to take on incorporating reverse applique into one of my garments. I present to you my: Bird Tessalation Dress I knew right away that I wanted to do something with Tilly and…

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