Press-Over Mylar Appliqué Method

Step 1.

• Trace appliqué shapes onto Mylar.
• Mark overlapping areas with dashed lines. Add approximately 1/8” seam allowance onto dashed lines only.
• Mark number or letter and “top” to indicate the right side.
• Cut out Mylar shape on traced line.

Step 2.

• Place Mylar Template right side up onto the right side of fabric.
• With a chalk pencil, draw around Mylar template adding 3/16” press-over allowance.
• Cut out fabric shape on the drawn line.

Step 3.

• Place fabric shapes wrong side up onto a paper towel.
• Spray with starch until completely soaked.
• Blot excess moisture with another paper towel.

Step 4.

• Place the Mylar templates, wrong side up, onto the wrong side of fabric shapes.

Step 5.

• Use the point of the iron to start folding and pressing the seam allowance over the Mylar.
• Always push the iron toward the fold-over allowance.