Reverse Applique

This is another decorative technique but unlike applique you place the other fabric behind the first fabric and sew your desired shape and then using scissors cut away the top fabric.

Machine Settings:

Tension: 4
Stitch: Straight or Zig Zag
Length: 2 or depending on desired effect
Width: 2

Instructions

1. Use an  erasable fabric marker to draw the design on the fabric surface you want to place a reverse applique motif.  Place a contrasting fabric at the bottom of your design, secure both layers with pins.

2. Using a sewing machine using either straight line or zigzag stitch will be a good idea for reverse applique. Go around the markings of your design with the sewing machine.

3. After you have finished with the sewing, use a sharp point scissor to cut out ONLY the top fabric. You have to do this carefully and precisely, about 1mm-2mm from the edge of the stitching line.

4. This is how a reverse applique looks after removing the top fabric.