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STAHLS’ Rip-Away Appliqué™ Process

What is it?

STAHLS’ Rip-Away Appliqué is a simple process that uses embroidery equipment, a heat press, and Stahls’ heat transfer materials to create the look of appliqué without cutting.

Start with an appliqué sew file and your favorite color of heat transfer material. Sew out your designs with a satin stitch and "rip away" the excess heat transfer material. It's that easy. Watch this video tutorial on the process.

Watch Video Tutorial
Rip-Away Instructions
Sample Sew Files

What you need:

Embroidery Machine
Heat Press
Appliqué Sew File with Satin Stitch
Non-Stick Embroidery Machine Needle
Heat Transfer Material

Tip: Save scraps of heat transfer vinyl from other jobs to use with the Rip-Away Appliqué™ process.

Tested and approved Stahls’ materials:

CAD-CUT® Materials

CAD-COLOR® Materials

Heat Seal Materials

Step 1

Position the material panel over the placement stitch. Ensure that all areas of the stitch are covered. Sew a satin stitch around the heat transfer material panel. Use a machine speed between 500-700.