Original text by Svetlana Yakunina

Double-sided applique technique allows you to make a napkin without sewing and decorate it in such a way that not only the right side but also the wrong side will look neat. In this master-class by Svetlana Yakunina, you will find tips and the step-by-step making of double-sided applique.

Materials:

Water-soluble stabilizer

Fabric (the one that suits your taste)

Temporary spray adhesive

Machine embroidery design (download from our shop)

1. Hoop the water-soluble stabilizer, which will allow you to add beautiful edges to the napkin.

2. Insert the hoop into the machine embroider the outline without the fabric — all of the machines are created in such a way that they could make a stop for placing the fabric and trimming the extra pieces.

3. Cut out a fabric the size of the napkin and spray it with temporary spray adhesive. Only a small amount of adhesive should be used, otherwise, it will stick to the needle and make it unsuitable for embroidery. Sprinkle it over the fabric, directing the squirt so that it is distributed equally.

4. Then leave it for a minute or so for better fastening.

5. Put the fabric on top of the stabilizer, smooth it down by hand and start the embroidery. Again, after having embroidered the outline, the machine will make a stop.

6. Now I should trim the extra fabric along the outline, pulling it out a bit and cutting close to the stitching.

7. After completing the embroidery, the machine will stop once more, and I take the hoop off and turn the embroidery the wrong side up. I spray it, too, and stick to the hoop on the wrong side.

8. After having embroidered the outline, take the hoop off and trim the extra fabric along the outline on the wrong side. Finish the embroidery, remove the stabilizer and tear it away along the edges. Remove the stabilizer leftovers from the edges with the help of the wet brush (it will solve).