How To Make an Applique

Do you have a piece of clothing that fits you perfectly, but is just so boring? There are a few solutions to your problem, but in this episode of Threadbanger, Rob and Corinne are talking about Appliques. Its an awesome way to fire up your wardrobe and give your clothes your own creative edge! Also, subscribe to threadbanger on itunes!!

1. First you must decide which garment in your closet needs some sprucing.

2. Decide on an image you want to use to give this garment some extra flare. Draw it out on a thick piece of paper, and cut it out. We used the tree motif, but if you don't have a lot of time on your hands, and you don't want to go completely crazy, chose a more simple shape.

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3. Take out some fuseable web and trace out your image on the smooth side.

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4. Get a piece of fabric, large enough to hold your image. This is the fabric that you will actually use to put on your garment, so chose something you like.

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4. Place the fabric right-side-down, and the fuseable web paper on top of that, smooth side up.

5. Using the silk setting on your iron, iron the pieces together about 5 seconds on each spot. Make sure you check the fuseable web package before you begin to get specific instructions. And, DON'T USE STEAM! It will ruin your image.

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