Welcome to my blog on sewing machine stitchery. I have produced 3 tutorials that show you some simple but fun ways to use your sewing machine.


Crazy Patches is a variation on the crazy patchwork theme that has been handed down through the generations.

Mosaic is a modern version of crazy patchwork, using tiny pieces of fabric.

Reverse Applique is a variation on the theme of Reverse Appliqué. You may be familiar with the colourful reverse appliqués worked by Cuna Indian women.


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Tuesday, October 11, 2011

MULTI-STRIPED FISH

The multi–striped fish features the reverse appliqué technique. This is detailed in the Reverse Appliqué Tutorial. I have used strips of various coloured fabrics for the fish. The crystal organza fabric was placed on top. All the layers of fabrics were then stitched together by couching lengths of knitting yarn using a zig-zag stitch. The top layer, which is the crystal organza, was then carefully cut away between the couched rows to reveal the coloured fabric beneath. Choose where to cut according to your interest.