My Top 3 Tips for Flat, Pucker-Free Machine Embroidery Appliqué 🧵

Puckers? Been there. 🙋♀️
Appliqué puckering almost always comes down to three things: the wrong stabilizer, fabric that isn’t hooped tight, or applique fabric not prepped correctly. The good news is that all three are easy to fix.
I’ve spent 13+ years digitizing appliqué designs that stitch out flat and smooth, and I share what I’ve learned 🧵
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Ready to try a design that’s tested to stitch out flat?
Happy stitching! 💛
— Dawn, Creative Appliques






