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How to Reverse Applique a Tote Bag
comments (31) November 1st, 2013
Reverse applique involves layering several fabrics together, and then cutting pieces away to reveal what's underneath. This tutorial shows you how.
What you'll need:
Woven cotton fabric in three colors
Fabric pencil or marker
Sharp scissors
Small, thin sewing needle
Thread to coordinate with all three fabrics
First, choose your favorite tote pattern. Lazy Girl Designs and Hip To Piece Squares both have great patterns online.
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Stack three pieces of fabric together, right sides facing up. |
Then, when you cut fabric for the front panel of your tote, cut this same piece in three different fabrics. These three fabrics will make up the colors of your reverse-applique design. Stack these pieces on top of each other, with the right side of each one facing up.
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Pin the three layers together. |
Pin all three fabrics together, and make note of which order they're in - you'll need this information in a minute!
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Baste around all edges of the fabric stack with a large hand stitch. |
After you make this project, show off your work to other members!
Post your project in the gallery
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Comments (31)
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beauty bag, and I thank for the course bag ,
hugz-Wanda
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This is the simplest and best explanation of reverse applique I have ever seen. Thank you. Finally, the mud has cleared away.
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If you try this way, I hope you'll post a picture to the Gallery so we can all see!
Posted: 3:22 pm on August 19th
has any one use this method on childrens clothes or patchwork
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I have never seen the reverse applique process, and this tutorial really makes it seem possible for me to make that really pretty tote bag. I like the reverse applique look! Thanks, Diane.
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Posted: 6:41 pm on June 3rd
And this design is beautiful! Thanks, Diane! :)
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