While these sheets may have served their primary purpose in the laundry room, they’re far from being destined for the trash bin. Instead, they offer a unique opportunity to breathe new life into your sewing projects through this machine appliqué technique from Shelly Sutton Quilts on YouTube.
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In this guide, Shelly Sutton Quilts will demonstrate the art of machine appliqué using used dryer sheets as a sustainable and budget-friendly alternative to traditional appliqué materials. It’s pretty easy, and you’ll be able to pull this off even if you’re a beginner. So dust off those used dryer sheets, thread your sewing machine, and make a gorgeous quilt with this tutorial! Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or a beginner, you’ll surely love this technique.
What are you waiting for? Transform discarded dryer sheets into stunning works of textile art by watching the step by step instructions in the video tutorial below. Thanks to Shelly Sutton Quilts for this amazing and sustainable applique quilt technique.
Materials:
- used/leftover dryer sheets
- desired fabric shape
- background square fabric
- sewing machine
- scissors
- iron, for pressing
Directions:
Step 1
Place the shape on top of the dryer sheet, then sew a scant, eight of an inch around, then trim the excess dryer sheet. After this, trim both the pointed corners, then slit the back and turn it inside out. Press it afterward. Once done, place the shape, dryer sheet down, onto the background square fabric and pin to secure.
Step 2
After this, do a blanket stitch to sew the shape down (make sure to stitch very close to the edge.) Remove the pin after sewing and your block is complete and ready to go into your quilt.
Machine Appliqué with Used Dryer Sheets
