Stained Glass Applique

 

Part 1 

  So, I thought I'd make my first blog post a step by step of my current project.  I have been asked to make a cushion as a Christening present for a little girl, so the first task is to select some fabrics for my friend to choose. She has asked for butterflies to be included in the design so I have got my thinking hat on!

this is the template I decided to use

Number the pieces, matching both sides

Trace onto double sided vylene (Bondaweb or similar) and number to match the template

Take a piece of stitch and tear - non adhesive vylene will do the same job - and lay on top of the template, and secure at the top (I've used masking tape)

 So now the prep is done, I will share the next stage soon!


Part 2 

Cut out matching pairs from the bondaweb and iron onto the wrong side of 
your fabric choices

And then cut out, remove the backing paper and iron onto the stitch and tear, using the template underneath as a positioning guide

Next you need to secure the pieces to the stitch and tear with satin stitch. TOP TIP If you stitch from the centres out to the edges and do the final wing outlines last, you will secure all the ends of your sewing in place, so no need for reverse stitch which could spoil the appearance.

and then pull the back away from the butterfly.

I ironed the whole butterfly onto a piece of bondaweb, peeled off the backing and then appliqued it onto a cushion front on which I embroidered the name and other details my friend had asked for

 

Let me know if you have a go, and either visit me at Ryland Crafts on Facebook, or email me on linda@rylandcrafts.co.uk if you  have any questions x