HOW TO APPLY SPLANGLED PATCHES ON THE FABRIC?

Sequins are available in a range of forms, shapes, colors, and patterns. They may drastically alter the appearance of clothing, costumes, headgear, and bags. Make your homemade fabric appliques more interesting by adding sequins. Fashion moves quickly, and trends come and go. By adding a few sequined appliques to existing apparel, you may transform it into something unique. Whether you want to revamp your favorite jacket or that old purse in the closet, you can add immediate shine to any cloth in a matter of minutes. The trickiest aspect is picking which appliques to use because they come in a broad range of shapes, patterns, and colors.

Sequins can be sewn flat to the fabric, so they don’t move and are less prone to come off, or they can be attached at only one location, allowing them to dangle and move freely and catch more light. Some sequins have numerous facets to maximize their reflecting power, while others have lobes that resemble flower petals.

THINGS YOU WILL BE NEEDING FOR THE PROCESS:

You will need the following items to put sequined appliques on fibers:

• Permanent fabric adhesive
• Appliques
• Needle for sewing
• Thread that is transparent
• Stick pins for fabric
• Scissors

STEP 01:

Select your appliqué. Make an effort to match your appliqué to your cloth. Maintain the same tones and hues. The majority of beaded and sequined appliques are made on a mesh backdrop that matches the color of the appliqué. By matching the mesh to the cloth, it will blend in and fade from view.

STEP 02:

Smooth away any creases in your cloth creation. If feasible, use an iron to ensure the surface is level. Place your appliques on the cloth and reposition them until you are satisfied with the pattern arrangement. Use little stick pins to mark the area.

STEP 03:

Apply fabric glue to the applique’s back. A modest quantity of glue used in solid portions of the appliqué and around the borders can help adhere the applique to the fabric and keep it safe while washing. Turn the appliqué over and place it on the cloth in the design you created. Allow setting after gently pressing down.

Take your time, push your sequins down as you go, and move the cloth around rather than the sequins to avoid getting tangled or losing your sequin thread alignment. Continue until you have your desired form, and don’t worry if the glue has gotten a bit, well, everywhere. Once dried, it may be removed with no one knowing.

STEP 04:

Thread the transparent thread through the sewing needle. Tie a knot at the thread’s end. Bring the needle and thread up from the fabric’s underside at the applique’s edge. Anchor stitches every 1/2 inch across the applique’s perimeter. If the appliqué is large, apply more anchor threads in strategic locations throughout the applique. The translucent thread allows you to set the anchor threads without revealing them.