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Make and Sew Applique Patches

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Cut Out your Stencil

Make and Sew Applique Patches

Draw and cut your design on paper.

Trace a shape onto a piece of paper and cut it out. You can freehand your shapes, or visit our library of applique stencils. I've done all the drawing for you.

Try some of these free and easy applique patches:

Draw your own design or print out one of the above stencils. It is a good idea to make a stencil because you can use it over and over again for different projects.

Next, cut out your patch.

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