Applique
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Santa’s Wardrobe Garland Sewing Project
Santa’s Wardrobe Garland Santa’s getting ready for his big night , and what better way to celebrate the season than by stitching up his iconic wardrobe as a whimsical garland for your mantel? Using Sulky Felty, Sulky Perfect Appliqué Fusible Web, and Sulky 30 wt. Cotton Thread, you can create adorable, paper doll–style pieces of Santa’s wardrobe: coat, pants, socks, hat, and more. This project is quick, kid-friendly, and the perfect craft to pull out during winter break. Grab the FREE printable templates to create Santa’s wardrobe! SANTA’S WARDROBE SUPPLIES Sulky Felty in red, white & green (The Felty Holiday Assortment is perfect for this project!) Sulky Perfect Appliqué Fusible…
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Warm and Toasty Appliqué Mug Rug Pattern
Warm and Toasty Appliqué Mug Rug – FREE Pattern The Warm and Toasty Appliqué Mug Rug Pattern is a quick, charming project that’s perfect for the cooler months, when you’re drinking hot beverages by a roaring fire. The mug rug protects surfaces from hot drinks and also looks cut displayed on your coffee table or sideboard. Grab the free pattern and create one (or several to give as gifts) today! This pattern first appeared with our Warm & Toasty Mystery Box in 2024. If you purchased a box, you already have this pattern! If not, now’s your chance to see the items that were included in that box and discover…
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Aviator Nation Knockoff Sweatshirt to Sew
Aviator Nation Knockoff Appliqué a Sweatshirt & Create a Designer Look for Le$$! An Aviator Nation Knockoff Sweatshirt will be the hit gift under the Christmas tree this year for any tween, teen, or young adult. Aviator Nation is a popular brand known for its retro-inspired sweatshirts and sweatpants that capture a laid-back California beach vibe. The company uses premium materials and manufactures its products in the USA—qualities that come with a luxury price tag. When my daughters added Aviator Nation sweatshirts to their holiday wish lists, I knew I couldn’t (and wouldn’t) pay $189 or more for each one. So, I put on my “sewing thinking cap” and created…
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Cookie Cutter Felt Ornaments
Cookie Cutter Felt Ornaments Stitch up handmade cookie cutter ornaments with no baking required! Use cookie cutters as appliqué templates to create the “frosting,” and hand embroider French knot “sprinkles” for a sweet addition to your Christmas tree or holiday bunting. Read on for the how-tos! Note: Interested in the Holiday Rope Tray featured under the ornaments in the image above? Check out our limited edition Holiday Rope Tray Kit and make one for yourself using our Creative Rope Basket Tutorial! COOKIE CUTTER ORNAMENT SUPPLIES Sulky Felty (White & Brown) Perfect Appliqué Fusible Web Organ size 100/16 Universal Needle Sulky 12 wt. Cotton Petites Thread (Soft White, Saddle Brown &…
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Back to School Tees for Tots
Back to School Tees for Tots, Teachers & More! Whether you’re celebrating a little one’s future graduation year, making a sweet gift for a teacher, or creating a meaningful shirt for a graduate, this appliquéd and hand-embroidered t-shirt project is a fun way to personalize apparel. Using Sulky Perfect Appliqué Fusible Web and Sulky Stick ‘n Stitch Printable Transfer Sheets, you can easily combine crisp appliqué with beautiful hand embroidery. Supplies You’ll Need A blank T-shirt (or onesie) Fabric scraps for appliqué Sulky Perfect Appliqué Fusible Web Sulky Stick ‘n Stitch Printable Transfer Sheets Sulky Cotton Petites Thread (hand embroidery) Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread (appliqué) Hand embroidery needle Organ®…
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EPP Appliqué Tote Bag Blank
EPP Appliqué Tote Add personality to a plain tote bag blank with an EPP Appliqué. EPP (English paper piecing) is a fun, and portable!, way to add a bit of vintage whimsy to quilty projects, but also works great as an appliqué element, too! EPP Basics For the basics on EPP (English Paper Piecing), check out this post. It also contains information for how to assemble an EPP Travel Kit so you can take your sewing on the go. EPP Arrangement For this design, hexagon papers are used for the EPP process. Hexagons are very traditional but also easy for beginners to tackle with ease. The paper used for EPP…
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Lemonade Stand Bunting to Sew
🍋 How to Sew a Lemonade Stand Bunting Stitch a cute bunting sign for your lemonade stand and attract all the buyers! Nothing says “summer fun” quite like a classic lemonade stand—and what better way to draw in thirsty customers than with a handmade lemonade stand bunting sign? With just a few sewing supplies and a splash of creativity, you can create a festive banner that turns heads and boosts sales. Let’s get stitching! 🧵 Supplies You’ll Need: 1/2 yard of quilting cotton fabric (bunting flags) 1/4 yard of coordinating or contrasting quilting cotton fabric (appliqué letters) pre-made or self-made double-fold bias binding Sulky Perfect Appliqué™ Fusible Web Sulky 50…
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Thanks a Lot Appliqué T-shirt
“Thanks A Lot” Appliqué T-Shirt DIY Designer Dupe You may have seen that playful “Thanks A Lot” T-shirt gracing high-end racks (we’re looking at you, Neiman Marcus) with a hefty $135 price tag. It’s cute. It’s cheeky. But let’s be honest—it’s also just a basic tee with appliqué letters. Using your sewing talents, you can recreate this look for under $15. Here’s how to do it. ✂️ Supplies for Thanks a Lot T-Shirt Basic knit T-shirt (cotton or cotton blend works best) Red knit fabric (1/4 yard is more than enough) Sulky Perfect Appliqué Fusible Web Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread in red (or a color that pops against your…
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Muffin Appliqué Placemat
MUFFIN APPLIQUÉ PLACEMAT Designed by Renate Bieber Create a pieced muffin appliqué placemat with or without a cherry on top. This placemat makes a great addition to a Mother’s Day brunch, birthday soiree and more! Finished size: 11 ½” x 16 ½” MUFFIN PLACEMAT SUPPLIES Muffin Appliqué Templates Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread (appliqué & construction) Sulky 30 wt. Cotton Thread (quilting) Sulky Perfect Appliqué™ Fusible Web Organ® size 80/12 & 90/14 Universal Needles Sulky KK2000™ Temporary Spray Adhesive Low-loft batting Fabrics 1/3 yard each of three coordinating fabrics (fabric 1, 2 & 3) (2) coordinating fabric remnants (muffin appliqué) CUTTING & PREP Fabric 1 (white): cut one 4 ¾”…
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Rainbow Appliqué Drawstring Bag
Rainbow Appliqué Drawstring Bag Designed by Christa Rolf; modified Create a simple drawstring bag embellished with a rainbow appliqué to tote shoes, summer essentials, sports gear and more. Made of canvas, this drawstring tote is durable and fully washable! Drawstring Bag Finished Size: Approximately 12½” W x 15¾” H RAINBOW DRAWSTRING BAG SUPPLIES Rainbow Appliqué Template Sulky Thread Rayon or Poly Deco (appliqué stitching) 30 wt. Cotton (construction) Sulky Perfect Appliqué Fusible Web Sulky Totally Stable Stabilizer (optional; if using lightweight exterior fabric) Scrap of matching Sulky Felty (heart appliqué; color of choice) Organ® size 90/14 Universal Needle ½ yard of exterior fabric (canvas or mediumweight cotton; beige) 5 different…
