Sewing EPP Dresdens
This is my method of sewing English paper pieced Dresdens, you can also sew them in a circle if you wish.
Papers: 2 inch pointed Dresdens by Sue Daley Designs
This Dresden has 12 blades.
For each blade, you will need a 3 inch x 1.75 inch rectangle.
Lay the paper down in the center and use a ruler or cut by sight 1/4 inch from the shape
Once you have the fabric trimmed, glue just inside the edge of the paper and fold all the sides over. You do not have do fold the very bottom.
Lay the blades in a circle.
Start sewing.
Divide the circle into 4 groups of 3 blades.
Starting with 1 group, sew with the arrows as a guide.
Start at the top and sew to almost the bottom. bring your needle and thread across the bottom of the middle blade ready to sew the next blade on.
This is what it looks like from the front.
Add the next blade.
Place on top of the center blade and sew from the bottom to the top.
You will now have 1 set of 3 sewn. Repeat for the other sets.
Time to sew the circle together.
Start with the blue like and sew together the two top pieces
Next sew on the bottom right.
Sew the last section in place
Finished Sewing!
Remove papers carefully, I like to use a knitting needle.
Press with the iron.
Prepare the center circle.
Cut fabric making sure to leave 1/4 inch all the way around.
Glue and fold the edges over.
Press well with an iron and remove the paper.
Press with the iron again.
Place the Dresden on where you wish to applique it.
You can pin it or use some water soluble glue to keep it in place.
Hand stitch in place or use a stitch on your sewing machine.
Last place the circle in the center to cover up the messy center and sew in place.
Voila!!!
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