Appliqué pieces can be created from the built-in patterns and patterns on embroidery cards. This is convenient for fabrics that cannot be embroidered or when you wish to attach an appliqué to a garment.

The following pattern will be used to create anappliqué piece.

1. Select the pattern to be used for the appliqué.


2. In the pattern editing screen, touch  .
    
3. Select the outline.
   If  is selected, an outline can be created around the pattern. 
   Use "-" or "+" to specify the distance between the pattern and the appliqué outline.
   
   • If a border pattern is selected for the outline, the border pattern can be enlarged, reduced or moved.
   • Touch  to select a different outline pattern.

    

4. Check the preview in the screen, and then touch  .

   At this time, the pattern and outline will be grouped.

    

5. After specifying the various settings, touch  .
    
6. Specify the embroidering settings, and then touch  to continue to the embroidering screen.
   • Three steps are added to the sewing order: appliqué cutting line, position of pattern placement on the garment, and appliqué stitching.

     (1) Cutting line for appliqué (2) Position of pattern placement on garment (3) Appliqué stitching

      

   • We recommend using thread for the cutting line “APPLIQUE MATERIAL” that is closest to the color of the fabric.

    

7. Fuse or stick a piece of stabilizer to the back of the felt or denim fabric to be used as the appliqué piece.


8. Hoop the appliqué fabric in the embroidery frame, attach the embroidery frame to the machine, and then start embroidering.


9. After the cutting line “APPLIQUE MATERIAL” is embroidered, stop the machine and remove the appliqué material from the embroidery frame.


10. Carefully cut along the stitching. After cutting, carefully remove all of the cutting line thread.

    (1) Cutting line for appliqué

    • Depending on the pattern density and fabric used, there may be shrinking of the pattern or the appliqué may be misaligned with the placement line. We recommend cutting slightly outside of the cutting line.
    • When using patterns that are vertically and horizontally symmetrical, use a chalk pencil to indicate the pattern orientation before cutting it out.
    • Carefully cut out the pattern on the outline you just sewed. Do not cut inside the cutting line, otherwise the appliqué fabric will not be caught by the appliqué stitch.

     

11. Use two layers of adhesive water-soluble stabilizer material with their sticky sides together, and then hoop them in the embroidery frame.
    
    
    • If water-soluble stabilizer is used, it is not necessary to remove the stabilizer material after sewing the appliqué outline. To reduce shrinkage of the pattern, we recommend using water-soluble stabilizer.
    • Put together two layers of water-soluble stabilizer, otherwise the stabilizer material may tear during embroidering.

     

12. Sew the placement line for the appliqué position “APPLIQUE POSITION”.

    (1) Pattern placement line

    
     
13. Lightly apply glue or spray adhesive, and paste the appliqué piece so that it aligns with the placement line.
    
    

    Before pasting the appliqué piece down, make sure the appliqué piece is positioned correctly within the placement line.

     

14. Sew the outline “APPLIQUE”.

    (1) Outline of appliqué piece

    
     
15. After embroidering is finished, remove the stabilizer material from the embroidery frame.


16. Use scissors to cut the excess water-soluble stabilizer from outside the appliqué outline.


17. Soak the appliqué piece in water to dissolve the water-soluble stabilizer.
    
    

18. Dry the appliqué piece, and then iron it if necessary.
    • Do not apply a strong force when ironing, otherwise the stitching may be damaged.
    • The outline is sewn using satin stitching.
    • Some glue may get onto the presser foot, needle, and needle plate at this time. Finish embroidering the appliqué pattern, and then clean off the glue.