1. Always test on scrap fabrics first!
2. Watch your machine carefully as it stitches.
3. Trim jump stitches as you go for a nicer final result. If you leave these stitches til the end, you may find your needle getting caught in the jump stitches.
4. Place a layer of fusible web UNDER your fabric BEFORE your tack down stitch. Trim as you trim your fabric. You can iron over your applique upon completion of the stitching and the fusible will bond the applique to the article.
5. Use cut-away stabilizer when using knit fabrics with a water-soluable stablizer on top of the design. This will ensure the stitches will look nice and even and stitches will sink in the knit fabric.
6. Iron a piece of interfacing to the BACK of the design. This makes the design more comfortable to wear and ensures the integrity of the design -- just in case it should get snagged.
Happy stitching!
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