Machine Embroidered Applique: Recipes for Success with Alicia Welcher

Easier! Faster! Better! And more fun!

There’s a very good reason machine embroidered applique is such a favorite with embroiderers. In fact, there are many reasons, including the ability to work creatively with not only thread, but with fabric, too, as you create your design. With limitless options, it’s also one of the most versatile and fun ways to use your embroidery machine.

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Throughout this course you’ll explore ingredients for success: the techniques, designs, threads, fabrics, stabilizers and even a notion or two. Following Alicia’s cues, you’ll bring them all together for the perfect finished results … and you’ll have developed your own recipes for success.

Alicia’s progression, as she explores everything from the very simplest and most traditional methods to more sophisticated techniques and forms, is focused on how to create more interesting appliques in your machine’s embroidery hoop easily and quickly. Her time-tested examples will help you smooth out and fine tune your applique process. Plus, you’ll get a chance to explore special effects, and see the impact simple changes – like using a different fabric – can make in your finished project. Learn to add depth to your embroideries with texture, execute beautiful shadow work and develop the 3D effect of applied applique as you pick up dozens of helpful tips and techniques you’ll use over and over again in your embroidery projects. Find out just where electronic cutters fit into the fun, too.

This is the perfect course to start your machine embroidered applique experiences on the right foot. It’s also the perfect course to finesse your current process and expand your creativity if you’ve been embroidering for a while. The possibilities are limitless! You’ll begin making more confident decisions about your applique choices right away, and use your embroidery machine’s talents alongside your own to create beautiful projects.

Included with the course are the embroidery designs used during the course ($30 value)!

All Start Anytime courses, are self-paced, and you can begin the moment you register, viewing the course anytime that is convenient for you. Many students watch it through one time first, and then go back to work alongside the instructor with their own project activities.

Save with bundles! This course is also available as part of the Machine Embroidery: A Three Part Series bundle.

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In-depth how-to videos, interactive assignments and social interaction designed for a proven learning experience.

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1. What will you learn?

Regardless of whether you’re just beginning or are already comfortable with machine embroidered applique, you’ll enjoy exploring this popular and versatile type of machine embroidery with Alicia. You’ll see not only exactly what she does, but learn why she does it – so your own confidence and creativity can flourish. You’re sure to discover the answers to questions you’ve had, and pick up tips for successful, easy and fun projects along the way. You’ll learn to save time when trying new fabrics, techniques or effects, too. Practice each type of machine embroidered applique with the designs she’s using – they are all yours when you take this course.

You can count on learning:

The best tried and true methods for traditional machine embroidered applique;

How to evaluate and choose appropriate designs for your applique projects;

How to test your ideas and build a library of applique options;

How to work with a range of fabrics, from fluffy to sheer and everything in between;

To evaluate and choose the correct stabilizers for your projects;
How to add texture to make your applique projects more interesting;
To execute perfect shadow work applique in the hoop;
When you might want to use an electronic cutter and why;
How to create a 3D applied applique (and apply it);
To experiment with different fabrics and bring your design to life;
Why the stitch order chart is so important;
Dozens of time-tested tips and shortcuts to embroidery success;
And so much more!

2. Who should attend?

Beginners who have not yet tried machine embroidered applique;

Experienced machine embroiderers seeking better finished results;

Machine embroiderers who want to create more interesting applique projects;

Those who want to save time when testing a new applique design;

Everyone who likes to improve their own process with machine embroidered applique;

Anyone looking for new ideas and tips for immediate success;

Embroiderers who appreciate understanding the ‘why’ and not just the ‘how’;

Those curious about when and why a digital cutter eases the process and adds to the fun;

Everyone who enjoys making personalized items with thread and fabric!

Alicia Welcher

Alicia Welcher is a designer, author, and sewing instructor who specializes in heirloom and serger sewing. She has earned a following of devoted sewists through her clear and concise teaching methods. She is an assistant editor of Classic Sewing magazine and is on the faculty of the Martha Pullen Teacher Licensing program, Classic Sewing Events and Original Sewing & Quilt Expos. Join Alicia in her online classes found under the education tab at thesewingcollection.com, on Facebook at Alicia Kountz Welcher and on her website at www.aliciawelcher.com.

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