The patterns are reversed so they'll end up correctly when fused. Trace the appliqué patterns onto the paper side of the fusible web and cut out roughly 1/2" outside each traced piece. Following the manufacturer's instructions, fuse the web pieces to the wrong side of the corresponding fabric for each appliqué.
Cut out each appliqué on the traced line and remove the paper backing. Fuse the appliqués in place on the garment fabric, overlapping pieces where indicated by dotted lines on the pattern.
Use an air- or water-soluble marker or fine chalk marker and refer to the patterns to draw detail lines (such as the cat's whiskers, eyes, etc.) onto each appliqué as a guide for stitching.
Position stabilizer on the garment wrong side under the fused appliqués. To create more dimension in the appliqué, first stitch around the sections of the design that appear to be in the background. Appliqué the sections that are on top or in the foreground last.
Use high-quality, all-purpose, 100% polyester or cotton-wrapped polyester thread. Match the upper thread color with the bobbin thread to help disguise stitch inconsistencies.
Satin stitch over the appliqué edges using a 0.5 mm stitch length. Follow the specific appliqué design instructions for the stitch width. A presser foot with an open toe and a wide groove on the bottom allows the foot to glide over the satin stitches. Look for an appliqué, open-toe or satin-stitch foot.
After the appliqués have been stitched, trim the thread ends and tear away the stabilizer.
