Wave It! Patch Abilities Class

Want to learn to or get better at machine blanket stitch applique on your traditional sewing machine?

Let Patch Abilities creator Julie, be your fearless guide to learn the basics of machine blanket stitch applique. 
We’ll be making P52 Wave It! A classy patriotic themed wall hanging thats made up of simplified shapes with gentle curves that will help ease you into blanket stitching with confidence while learning your machine’s rhythm. No intricate applique shapes to sew around, just smooth easy-going shapes to stitch.

 Here’s what we’ll learn:

1. Tracing shapes & application. We show how to trace our patterns onto fusible backing.  We show how to use a light box and also how our thick, bold tracings can be done without any such aids.  We then apply the fusible to our fabric, cut out the pieces, and then bond them to the backing material.
2. Layering and stitching.  We add batting and the backing material, using a 505 temporary adhesive spray. Then we blanket stitch the entire pattern.  Julie will offer tips and tricks along the way, taking time to not only tell you what she's doing but why she's doing it.
3. Binding and hanging sleeve.  The final step in sewing is to add the binding and hanging sleeve.  Julie walks through this often-intimidating process by showing all of the steps to properly orient fabric, hold it, and stitch it into place.  If time allows, we’ll conclude with how to hand sew the binding to the back of the wall hanging to complete a professional looking binding.