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    Beginner's Guide to APPLIQUÉ CLAMSHELLS

    Nov 24, 2021 5 minutes

    HOW TO APPLIQUÉ CLAMSHELLS

    In this tutorial Kate shows you in detail how to appliqué clamshells with ease. Her handy technique uses clamshell templates, a clever ironing method to shape the clamshells, and a quick appliqué finish to quilt all of your clamshell pieces in place

    PREPARING THE CLAMSHELLS

    1 Kate has used the template provided on p82 to make her clamshells. The outer dotted line is used to cut the fabric pieces, including the seam allowance. The inner solid line is used to make a template for pressing. You can use any size of template, and there are many commercially available. You can also use an EPP paper template if you have one, making sure to add a seam allowance to any fabrics you cut.

    2 Cut several pieces of fabric to the clamshell shape, as

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