Terrific Tip Tuesday: Sewing to the Edge

It's time for another Terrific Tip Tuesday! I love Dresden plates!! Here's a tip to get a clean edge. I like to machine piece the wedges and then hand appliqué the Dresden plate down. Start by cutting the wedges.Sew a 1/4" seam across the top with right sides together. Turn the tip inside out. Voila!Put right sides together.Using your 1/4" foot, start sewing about 1/2" from the edge using back stitch.When you get to the edge, begin stitching forward to the bottom of the wedge.Your thread tails will be 1/2" from the edge.And you'll have a clean edge for appliqué!This is a great technique any time you don't want your thread tails peeking out. I do the same thing when I'm leaving an opening in the lining of a bag.Happy Tuesday Sewing!!xo LC