Dakota Collectibles strongly recommends using a heat applied fusible adhesive.

1. Hoop the fabric with a stabilizer.
2. Embroider the design until it completes the outline stitches. Figure 1
3. Cut the applique fabric larger then the applique outline.
4. Heat apply fusible adhesive to back of applique fabric.
5. Lightly spray the back of the applique fabric with a temporary spray adhesive. This will help position the applique fabric over the applique outline.
6. Place the applique fabric, adhesive side down, over the applique outline stitches
7. Sew the tackdown stitches.
8. Trim the fabric close to the outside of the tackdown stitches. The applique fabric should be on the inside of the outline stitches. Figure 2
9. Apply heat to the applique fabric (or apply heat to the back of the embroidered area after the design has finished stitching). Figure 3
10. Continue sewing the design. Figure 4

Designs may have multiple appliques. Repeat steps 2-9.

Outline - A running line that defines the applique’s shape.

Tackdown - A running line that will stitch inside the outline to tack down the fabric.