Handy Guide to Applique and Decorative Finishes

If you’ve ever finished a project and felt it still didn’t look quite professional, the answer is usually in the finishing.
Handy Guide No.8 is a clear, practical sewing reference designed to sit beside your machine — helping you choose the right appliqué method and finishing stitch without second-guessing or overwhelm.

This isn't a lesson book, it's the sewing companion you reach for every time you want a project to look finished properly.

Appliqué is one of the simplest ways to add personality and charm to your sewing. A stitched flower can soften a quilt block, a motif can elevate a bag, and a well-placed patch can repair and enhance in equal measure. It is decoration, restoration and creativity combined.

This 8-page Handy Guide is designed as a clear, accessible reference booklet, an aide memoire to keep beside your sewing machine.

Rather than an in-depth course, it provides concise reminders of key hand and machine appliqué approaches, including traditional needle-turn, raw-edge, and satin stitch methods. It also outlines decorative finishing ideas that can lift your work from purely practical to beautifully considered.

Think of it as the sort of guide you reach for mid-project when you need reassurance on stitch choice, edge finish, or technique options, not pages of theory, but structured clarity.

With straightforward explanations and practical notes, this booklet supports makers of all levels who want a reliable reference without overwhelm.

Ideal for:

Memory bear and keepsake makers

Quilters adding detail and motifs

Bag makers and home décor sewists

Anyone building a cohesive Handy Guide reference folder

Available as:
as an instant PDF download - see PDF section in shop
Professionally printed A4 booklet

Part of the Family Comforts Handy Guide series, dependable, practical companions for everyday making.