Appliqué Round Window ...
Transfer round window outline (Piece 33) to a lightweight piece of cardboard
(poster board works well) and cut out circle as accurately as possible.
(A flat "washer" the size of the window can also be used.)
Lay the template or washer on the wrong side of the fabric and draw
a line around it. Cut out fabric circle, adding seam allowance. Run
a basting stitch, by hand, along the outside edge of the fabric. Leave
long threads at the beginning and end of the seam (Diagram 1). Center
the template or washer in the center of the fabric circle and pull the
threads tight around it. This eases the fullness in evenly. Press seam
allowance, loosen threads and remove template. Pull basting threads
again and carefully tie them together, making sure the fabric lies flat.
Cut off excess basting thread. Set window aside until ready to appliqué
into place. (Tip: If appliquéing a round window is not preferred,
use a yellow button.)
Diagram 1
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