Pfaff expression 2044 Owner's Manual - Page 111

I I I- • I --ii m- a m I I ,iJJGtLiV VVII Iy/JJei.lctlLy 1tl II llU Quilt Appliques Appliques add that special touch for your quilt. There are many different ways of applying appliques to a quilt. One way is to add the applique to the block before the quilt is put together. Set your Quilt Expression with stitch 3, stitch length 0.5, stitch width 4-6 mm, presser foot 2. Adhere the applique piece to the block. Place stabilizer behind the block and applique. Sew around the applique with the satin stitch. Make sure the stitch is 80% on the applique - just covering up the applique's raw edge. Another way to add an applique to a quilt is to finish the edge of the applique and sew it on with the hand applique stitch (15). First prepare the applique. Cut the applique form out of fabric and a piece of light weight iron on interfacing. Place the right side of the fabric and the rough (iron-on) side of the interfacing together. Use a straight stitch (1), stitch length 2.0, center needle position and sew the fabric and interfacing together using a 14" seam. Trim around the applique leaving 1/8' seam allowance and clip into curves. Slash the interfacing so that the applique can be turned right side out. Finger press the applique. Place the applique on the quilt. When you are satisfied with the position, iron it down. Follow around the edge of the applique with the straight part of the hand applique stitch. Let the horizontal part of the stitch just catch into the applique. This is the part that will keep the applique in place. Tip: Press the needle raised/lowered function to position the needle in the fabric when you stop sewing. This makes turning easy with your Expression. 107