In this first tutorial, let’s make a full-wedge pointed plate.
Materials:
You will need:
*Color 1: (1) fat eight (9in x 21in fabric piece)
*Color 2: (1) fat eight (9in x 21in fabric piece)
If you’re cutting scrap fabric pieces, you’ll need:
*(12) 6 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ rectangles, (6) of color 1 and (6) of color 2
*the LARGE Dresden wedge template
*optionally, the circle template is in the same PDF file above.
To cut the templates, first, you need to cut (1) 6 1/2″ x WOF strip of each color 1 and color 2 fabrics. Press the part of the fabric you’ll be using.
Position the template with the short base up and trim the side as in the picture above.
Cut the first wedge and flip the template to nest the edge right next to it.
Cut (6) wedges, repeat this process for the next set of wedges of color 2.
Using 1/4in the seam allowance, sew all wedges bases (top and bottom – if you’re NOT using the center circle; if you ARE using the center circle, sew ONLY the bottom – wider base). Lower the stitch length to secure the seams.
OPTIONALLY cut the tips on the diagonal before turning the point right side out.
Turn the points right side out using the tip of snipping scissors (be careful with the stitches), or a “that purple thang”, or any turning tool you have.
Press each one aligning the seams to the center of the wedge.
Sew (6) pairs of color 1 + color 2 wedges on the long side. (1/4in seam allowance)
Press seams open, and sew (3) pairs of the units sewn before. Press open, and sew the rest of the units together to complete the plate.
This method of chain piecing makes the process quicker.
Give a good press on the plate when finished and applique on the t-shirt using straight stitch or blanket stitch.
Sew along the bigger outer shape and smaller inner shape to complete the applique, if not using a center circle. If using a center circle, sew the outer edge first, and then the circle to finish the applique.
