Instruction for Reverse Applique

Material list:

Step 1: Trace pattern (coloring books, applique patterns, etc) onto tissue paper with a soft lead pencil
or fine point felt pen.
Pin pattern to foundation block (muslin, etc).


Step 2: Turn foundation block over and pin first fabric (background - i.e. sky)
wrong side to right side of foundation.

Hold to light to make sure that the area to be stitched is totally covered.

Step 3: With tissue side up, place under sewing machine and straight stitch along the line that
separates sky from ground.


Step 4: Remove from machine and turn over. With sharp scissors, trim excess close to stitching line.


Step 5: Place next fabric piece (i.e.: ground) on block and pin wrong side to right side of foundation.


Step 6: Repeat above steps with all details on block, until every piece is straight stitched onto the foundation.


Step 7: Matching thread color to individual piece color, set a fine, close zig-zag stitch
and top stitch around each piece.


Step 8: Continue changing thread color and top stitching until all pieces have been stitched.


Step 9: Finish any detail work (i.e.: eyes, flower stems, etc.) by hand or machine, trim all threads
and remove tissue paper from back.


Repeat all steps for each block.