This Reverse Applique Tutorial is by Linda Rayburn

This tutorial teaches you how to create reverse applique designs using your Hatch Embroidery Software.

Hatch Tutorial Reverse Applique Design

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This tutorial will how you have to create a reverse applique design using a design from our ESA Quilter’s Collection 3 pack.

Be sure to download the EMB file first.

Hatch Reverse Applique Step1-2

Step 1: Bring in the EMB  quilting file. Center it on your screen by placing a 0 in the X and Y positions.

  •   Note if you have Hatch 3, select the design and click on the “New Center Design Tool”.

Step 2: Duplicate the object.

Hatch Reverse Applique Step 3-4

Step 3: Select the bottom object > Right Click and > Hide

Step 4: Select the top object > Edit Objects > Break Apart. Now delete all the outside objects and only leave the remaining middle section.

Hatch Reverse Applique Step 5-6

Step 5: Select the Inner Objects > Create Layouts > Create a 2mm Offset

Step 6: Delete the Inner Offset.

Hatch Reverse Applique Step 7-8

Step 7: The Offset will now be on top of the Sequence Docker. Change to a Fill.

  •  Change the Tatami Settings to 8mm > Travel On Edge > Stitch Length 4.0mm
  • Remove All Underlay > Change Stitch Angle to 45.

Step 8: Duplicate this fill. Change the Stitch Angle to 145.

Hatch Reverse Applique Step 9

Step 9:  Unhide the bottom object.  Save your design and now you are ready to stitch.

Supplies:

  • No-show mesh cut-away stabilizer
  • Batting
  • 2 pieces of fabric in different colors
  • Thread to match

Stitch Reverse Applique:

Hatch Reverse Applique Trim
  • Hoop the stabilizer, batting, and the fabric you want to be revealed.
  • Stitch the center cross hatch design. Stop your machine.
  • Lay the top fabric over and secure.
    • Note: you can add a basting line to your design if you’d like.
  •   Stitch the full pattern on top.
  • Use a seam ripper or sharp pair of scissors to carefully cut a hole in the TOP fabric.
  • Carefully trim away the top fabric very close to the stitching line revealing the contrast fabric underneath.

Now stitch out your own reverse applique quilting design! These look great on pillows, bags, and any other decor. 

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