Inspiration Gallery: Reverse Applique
Thursday, June 9th, 2011By Twistie
I love reverse applique.
Whether it’s an elaborate South American mola like the one pictured above, or a simpler piece,
like this clever set of instructions from Craftzine on how to use the technique to repair a ripped or stained shirt, the principle is the same. You take layers of cloth, and cut down to the layer you want for each individual part of the design. Once you’ve got your motifs cut, you bind the raw edges.
