Tutorial - How to Reverse Applique

Yule Tide Tree Skirt Sew A-Long

For all those that have joined us on the #YULETIDESAL it has been lovely to see all of your progress with your own Tree Skirts.  There are lots of lovely pics to date from creators all over the world.  You can check out the #yuletidesal hash tag over on Instagram.

This week we are working on the Reverse Appliqué for the Stars and this can be a little tricky so below I am demonstrating the how to with some photos along with instructions to help you out.

Step 1 - Trace out the stars pattern from the templates onto your Vliesofix (Heat n Bond).  Iron (according to the manufacturers instructions) onto the back side of your tree skirt above the trees or houses.

Step 2 - Carefully cut out the Stars through both layers of Vliesofix and fabric.

Step 3 - Peel back the Vliesofix and place your matching fabric cut out with the right side of the fabric showing through to the front of your Tree skirt.  Press in place.  Make sure your fabric covers the Vliesofix completely or you will have a big mess on your iron.

Step 4 - Sew around the outside of your stars with your chosen method of stitching.  I chose to simply sew around the stars with straight stitch on my machine using a cream Gutermann Sulky Thread.

Hope that helps show just how easy Reverse Appliqué is to do.  It is effective and gives your project just something a little extra special.

The Yule Tide Tree Skirt Pattern is available for PDF download here at my Store or Wholesale through Creative Abundance if you are a store looking to carry this pattern.

Happy sewing

Jemima x

Yule Tide Tree Skirt Sew Along

YULE TIDE TREE SKIRT SEW ALONG

As the Christmas and festive season soon will be upon us, getting a head start on some of your Christmas crafting and sewing is a great way to get in the mood.

Hosted by @ohhowsweetco and together with @claireturpindesigns and myself - @tiedwitharibbon we are working on a Sew Along to make this beautiful Tree Skirt.  This will keep you on track with your sewing and make sure that you have time for all the other things too.

The #YuleTideSAL will start on October 5th with a 6 week duration.  It is not to say that it is such a big project that it needs 6 weeks, the idea is that it gives you time to work around everything else happening at such a busy time   in an  enjoyable and fuss free manner.

The Pattern is available here - Yule Tide Tree Skirt at by using the code: YULETIDE at the checkout you will get 15% discount not only off that pattern but everything else in my Etsy store.  

The Pattern is also available wholesale at Creative Abundance if you are a store interested in carrying this design.

Stockists for the Yule Tide Tree Skirt are below

Fabric Patch

Braidwood Heritage Crafts 

Patch n Quilt

Sew Piecefully Patchwork

The Patchwork Angel

Care2Create

Sew Armadillo

Busy Thimbles

Quilted Hearts 

Under the Mulberry Tree

All the requirements are listed on the pattern and this is a great pattern to co-ordinate to your favourite Christmas colours or to use up even your scraps from your basket.  We have used a linen for the Background of the Tree Skirt.  This gave a neutral base to add lots of colour and cheer to the skirt.  

We have used a mix of 1930's prints and Liberty Fabrics for a fairly modern look.  You can certainly keep it as traditional or modern as you like.  This pattern lets you create a very personalised Tree Skirt to suit your family.

There will be lots of fun along the way for this Sew Along and some prizes planned.  So we can see every ones progress we are using the Hash tag - yuletidesal (#yuletidesal) over on Instagram.

We look forward to you joining us.

Jemima x