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Apple Core Templates from Patchwork Posse

September 27, 2014 by AllFreeSewing 26 Comments

congratulationsCongrats to yesterday’s winner, Susie Furgason, on winning Day 26’s daily giveaway! We will be in contact so that you can claim your prize.

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Today’s National Sewing Month post is brought to you by Becky from Patchwork Posse!

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Hello everyone! I’m Becky from Patchwork Posse. I’m here to share a project to use your small bits of ribbon and fabric on. I blog about a lot of easy sewing projects, and I’m the home of the Yearly Round Robin Quilt Along.

Sewing with templates can sometimes be not so fun. You have to have special supplies or templates before you can even begin. The Apple Core is one of those that is a bit challenging to sew, but so wonderful when it’s all done!

Today I will show you how you can make your template….and it’s totally customize-able. You can go mega-large or small enough to pack around and hand stitch if you’d like.

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Materials Needed:

  • scissors
  • pencil
  • paper- can be any color or white. Heavier cardstock works great for making templates with. Check out another post here for materials you can use for template making.
  • something round- I used a plate which measured 5 1/2″ circle (if you’d like to go mega large, find and use a platter. Smaller– how about a tea cup plate.

How to make an apple core template tutorial:

1) Lay your plate on top of your paper and trace with a pencil. Repeat with second paper.

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2) Cut out the circles with scissors

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3) Fold the circle in half and crease well

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4) Fold the circle in half again and crease well. Repeat these steps with the second circle.

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5) Lay one circle on top of the other —matching up the creases on the sides like this:

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6) Draw a line following the top circle with your pencil.

7) Cut out along lines you have drawn –revealing the apple core shape.

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This final shape will be larger than your finished apple core.

If you cut your fabric the same size as this, remember that the seams will take away 1/4″ on all sides.

Take this into consideration when using a plate or other object for your circle.

If you find that the shape isn’t large enough when it’s sewn together to other apple cores….. tape this template to a new piece of paper and measure 1/4″ around the shape to enlarge it. Cut the larger template out and use that instead.

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Comments

  1. Chris says

    September 27, 2014 at 6:25 am

    I like Spring or Summer because I don’t need so many clothes to be warm. I am a cold person.

    Reply
  2. lisat says

    September 27, 2014 at 7:22 am

    I like fall because it’s just sweater weather.

    Reply
  3. Lisa Marie says

    September 27, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    Fall is my favorite, when it’s cool and less humid. I like the layered look for fall clothes.

    Reply
  4. Patrice says

    September 27, 2014 at 12:50 pm

    Spring is my season. Airy dresses and flip flops. Just love it!

    Reply
  5. Elizabeth says

    September 27, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    Fall, the weather is cooler and the colors of fall are great.

    Reply
  6. Jody Zinno says

    September 27, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    Spring because its refreshing and clothes are colorful and pretty!

    Reply
  7. Kerry Howell says

    September 27, 2014 at 1:26 pm

    Fall, when we can still wear capris, flip flops and go swimming in South Mississippi!

    Reply
  8. Susan says

    September 27, 2014 at 2:20 pm

    I like Autumn clothes because they are longer and I prefer the darker colours.

    Reply
  9. Tori Ehlers says

    September 27, 2014 at 2:45 pm

    I like spring because of the bright colors you can wear.

    Reply
  10. KittenWithAWhiplash says

    September 27, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    Our SF winters are like fall for much of the country, so that I when I can wear the sweater’s I’ve knit.

    Reply
  11. CHERI says

    September 28, 2014 at 12:29 am

    Fall I like the warm colors and the crispness of the season. Mixture of textiles and layering.

    Reply
  12. Shirley hoffnagle says

    September 28, 2014 at 12:33 am

    Christmas because I like the decorative appliques and bling that can added to clothing or projects.

    Reply
  13. Sarah J says

    September 28, 2014 at 1:10 am

    I love fall- warm, cozy layers! I also love the traditional “fall” colors. Thanks for the chance

    Reply
  14. Sue Marie says

    September 28, 2014 at 2:29 am

    Spring and Fall are equal for me fashion wise because I wear the same clothes. Weather wise fall is my favorite season because spring is too muddy. So I guess if I had to pick one fashion wise it would be Fall. Although I enjoy summer when I can wear skirts and sandals.

    Reply
  15. rachelle pare says

    November 11, 2014 at 5:52 pm

    my favorite season for clothes would be fall (Autumn) as i like the in between were you can were light clothes either shorts, capri’s or pants depending on the day and a sweater or not

    Reply
  16. patricia says

    December 13, 2014 at 3:50 am

    it has to be fall time for me. luv the cooler weather, the colors, the kids are back in school. but especially it is my birthday month..

    Reply
  17. Gail Walters says

    December 16, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    I like all the seasons, all the beiutiful colour’s you can mix and match, by adding your own combination it becomes your own personal touch,

    Reply
  18. Mary Green says

    January 1, 2015 at 7:21 pm

    Just wanted to say this was a great tutorial. Thanks for the information. I plan to use it…one of these days!

    Reply
    • Mary D. Kittle says

      January 11, 2017 at 2:27 am

      Thank you for the apple core pattern. I have been wanting one.. My favorite season is fall, the tree are so beautiful and it is time for yummy casseroles and spiced cider.

      Reply
  19. LAURA WEST says

    January 6, 2015 at 2:20 am

    I LIKE SPRING AND SUMMER FOR THERE ARE CUTE CLOTHES TO BE MADE AND I LOVE SEWING SO I WILL BE SEWING FOR THE CAUSE FOR THE CHILDREN

    SINCERELY

    LAURA WEST

    Reply
  20. Linda Clark says

    March 13, 2015 at 6:48 pm

    Do you have instructions for the Apple core that starts with squares sewn together and then the core is sewn on over the 4 square intersection ? The background Sq makes the alt core color. Thank you for this template idea. Now I can easily change sizes.

    Reply
  21. Margaret Reid says

    September 15, 2015 at 2:15 pm

    MAN ! what a tough time I had making an apple core template. And I wasted SO much template material. I wish I had seen this MONTHS AGO when making my son’s quilt. The way it turned out was well worth the hassle of trying to come up with a suitable shape and size. (I finally bought one). My favourite season when I was a working woman, was Fall. So many beautiful colours to wear and textures. Now that I no longer work; I have to say it’s summer.( Less to put on) a sloppy t-shirt and a pair of shorts. great! PS Love your quilt.

    Reply
  22. Shirley E. says

    March 11, 2016 at 12:10 am

    I love sewing for spring. Lighter clothes, prettier colors available. more cheerful.
    The apple core shape can be made with a circle more easily. Mark at the edge in quarters (as in folding) then fold or mark a line between quarter-marks. The curve is where you cut 2 opposite sides, the other 2 curves are already there. Isn’t that called a tessellation? Has anyone tried very tiny versions? I haven’t had the gumption to.

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  23. Fonda Hatfield says

    June 23, 2016 at 11:33 pm

    I love summer because you can wear more and take off as the day gets warm.

    Reply
  24. C. Coco says

    July 20, 2017 at 11:31 pm

    I love Summer here in Houston, TX. The weather is bright and sunny and makes you feel good! We stay indoors during the hottest part of the day but that’s when you can stay in and do all that Quilting.

    Reply
  25. L KRAMER says

    November 13, 2019 at 2:35 pm

    Fall warm enough for no jacket or cool enough for a sweater love fall

    Reply

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