Traditional Appliqué
Intermediate | 32 min 48 sec
Introduction
00:34
Stenciling
02:48
05:09
05:26
03:14
Applique
01:06
04:22
07:41
02:28
Appliqué is a beautiful way to add texture, pattern and color to a project. Natalie uses appliqué to stunning effect in her Alabama Chanin collection, and in this workshop, she'll share with you her basic technique. She’ll also show examples of how using different stitches and thread result in dramatically different finished looks.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Materials:
  • 100% organic cotton jersey fabric
  • button craft thread or embroidery floss
  • garment scissors
  • embroidery scissors
  • needles and pins
  • stencil design printed on paper
  • pennant felt or other material for stencil
  • cutting mat
  • craft knife
  • fabric
  • paint
  • airbrush
  • stencils or spray bottles
Downloads:
Learn how to:
  • Create and cut a pattern stencil
  • Apply a stencil to fabric
  • Create surface pattern using paint
  • Work with fabric paint
  • Cut applique pieces
  • Hand stitching
  • Use appliqué whip stitch
  • Decide appliqué design choices

What you’ll get:
  • An easy-to-follow lesson on traditional applique
  • 8 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Itemized supply list
  • Step-by-step instruction by artist Natalie Chanin
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
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Class Reviews
486 users recommended this class to a friend
Christina Makie
This dress is beautiful, the technique is simple yet elegant, I will be making this dress for a wedding I'm attending in 2024!
4 days ago
ShirleyA. Tomany
Very nice explanation of an intriguing process. Ms. Chanin knows her craft and it is a pleasure to view and hear her methods of achieving great results!
January 23, 2023
Kimberly Wells
Absolutely LOVE learning this applique' process and all the different stitches and threads!
More than 3 months ago