Applique is a traditional sewing technique that adds decorative designs with layered fabrics.
We've found some fantastic free applique tutorials and projects, from those with a strong tradional feel to others that apply a contemporary twist.
Just about anything you can think of that is made of fabric can have applique applied to it and, among others, here you'll find clothes, bags and pillows/cushions that hve been taken to a new level.
Here's a fun and easy way to add a personal touch to t-shirts, onesies and other items, using reverse applique. This clearly explained tutorial with photos…
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Added 6 June, 2013
As half the world seem to be Irish once a year, here's a quick little applique sewing project to help celebrate St Patrick's Day. The whole making process…
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Added 12 March, 2013
This is a fun reverse applique sewing project that uses a bold sunburst design. This tutorial includes photos showing the various steps and for some points…
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Added 18 February, 2013
This pumpkin applique is ideal for Halloween and Thanksgiving. In this tutorial the pumpkin is added to a baby onesie - how cute!
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Added 15 October, 2012
This is a great idea for making your own custom applique patterns. In this tutorial a coloring page is adapted to make a pretty cat applique pattern to…
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Added 15 October, 2012
Here's a pretty cupcake applique pattern. This pattern is in an easy-to-print pdf format. The cupcake applique pattern is used to make a baby bib in this…
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Added 15 October, 2012
This tutorial shows how you can sew your own reverse applique, a technique where you sew on to layers of fabric then cut the top layer away to reveal…
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Added 3 October, 2012
This tutorial will help beginners get underway with their first applique project and it includes a very cute little chicks pattern that would be perfect…
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Added 16 September, 2012
A lovely applique wall hanging DIY inspired by a fabric motif and using an embroidery hoop as a frame
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Added 18 July, 2012
A comfy cushion for your knees and a pocket for tot’s toiletries - folds up when not in use and suction cups keep it place
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Added 7 July, 2012