Design Embroidery Software

1. Appliqué can also be programmed in the embroidery software. There is an appliqué letter font in the program that provides all the steps--already digitized. Or you can manually digitize an appliqué from a font of your choice.

2. In print options, print out an appliqué template as a guide to cut the fabric.

3. Hoop the background fabric for the appliqué.

5. Cut the appliqué fabric into a desired letter shape (figure O).

6. Spray temporary spray adhesive (Sulky KK 2000 or 505) on the back of the fabric letter to be appliquéd and place it within the outline that has been stitched. The machine tacks the appliqué down with a zigzag stitch (figure P).

7. The last step is to finish the edges with a satin-stitch (figure Q). Tip: Selecting a blanket-stitch as a finish eliminates the tacking step.