Applique

Applique embroidery alphabets

Applique letters are big, bold and quick to stitch, because most of the letter is fabric rather than thread. They are ideal for names on quilts, bunting, cushions and kids' bedroom decor.

Choose fabrics to match a room or an outfit and every name you stitch will be one of a kind.

What you'll find here

• Aplique 1 alphabet
• Aplique Font

How machine applique works

• The machine stitches a placement line to show where your fabric goes
• Lay your fabric over it and the machine stitches a tackdown line
• Trim the excess fabric close to the stitching, leaving the fabric in the hoop
• The machine finishes with a satin or decorative edge

Tips for stitching alphabet letters

• Line up your letters in your machine software or with a printed template before you hoop
• Stitch a test letter on scrap fabric with the same stabiliser first
• On towels and textured fabrics, add a water soluble topper so the stitches sit on top

Project ideas

• Kids' t-shirts, hoodies and jeans
• School bags, library bags and pencil cases
• Bedroom cushions, quilts and wall hangings
• Birthday and party gifts
• Bibs, towels and bath sets

See the full Alphabets collection.

Formats and downloading

Every design comes in the main home embroidery machine formats, including PES, JEF, DST, HUS, VP3, EXP and more. After checkout the files are ready straight away in your account, so you can be stitching within minutes. Not sure which format your machine uses? Check your machine manual or contact us and we will point you in the right direction.

Want to try before you buy? Browse the free machine embroidery designs page, or pick up the daily free design on the Specials page.