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Patchwork style Applique fonts instructions

Patchwork Style Appliqué Letters Tutorial

A collection of colorful patchwork style appliqué letters.

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How They Are Designed

First, the machine will sew quick running stitch outlines for all the pieces of the letter. Then, each piece will be stitched again with the same color to create the appliqué placement seam. Before this step, you will need to lay a scrap of fabric inside the shape. Below, you will find detailed instructions for how I stitched the letter "H."

The embroidery design file for a patchwork appliqué letter.

Usage

The idea was to create a fast and easy way to make words for clothing, monogramming, and other patchwork projects. This font is good for most types of fabrics. Of course, it is always great to run a test stitch of any letter from the alphabet to make sure everything will work perfectly. This is a great way to use up scraps from your previous projects.

A finished patchwork appliqué letter 'H' on a garment.

Stitching Instructions

First, sew the outlines for all the letter pieces.

Placement outlines for the patchwork letter stitched onto fabric in a hoop.

Your machine will then show which step it is going to sew next.

A machine screen showing the next piece of the appliqué to be stitched.

Stop the machine, but do not unhoop your project. Lay a piece of fabric right inside the indicated shape.

A scrap of fabric placed over one of the placement outlines.

Stitch the appliqué fabric tack-down seam.

The tack-down stitch sewn over the first fabric piece.

Trim the excess fabric and repeat the steps for the next piece.

Trimming the excess fabric from the first appliqué piece.

Repeat for the next piece.

The second piece of appliqué fabric placed and tacked down.

And repeat for the final piece.

The completed patchwork appliqué letter 'H' with all fabric pieces stitched.

Please feel free to ask any questions. Thank you!

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Example of another patchwork embroidery font style.

Example of another patchwork embroidery font style.

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Example of another patchwork embroidery font style.

Example of another patchwork embroidery font style.

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