One challenge that I am always having with applique is dealing with "shadowing". This is when darker fabrics show through lighter ones and can happen when we use darker background fabrics. I really struggled with getting good pictures to illustrate this so hang in there with me.
Here I am using a white applique on a black background. You can see the black fabric creating what looks like a faint shadow in the middle. You can try to eliminate this by trimming the background fabric away after you're done stitching but to me this is TERRIFYING! I've also tried a variety of interfacings to no avail. So far, this is the best thing I've found.
Trace your applique shape onto bright white fabric. For ease here I am using a circle but it works for all shapes.
Cut the shape out just inside the lines like this.
Glue the cut piece of white fabric to the back of your applique.
And proceed as you usually would. Simple right? And cheap!
New block coming on Friday so STAY TUNED.
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