Applique Part 3 - Machine Applique Stitches - The Crafty Quilter-This is the third part in a series of machine applique tutorials and today we will be focusing on the various stitches used on our sewing machines to stitch applique in place. This might get lengthy, so grab a cup of tea! The most common stitches used with fusible applique are the zig zag stitch (satin or narrow), the blanket stitch and a straight stitch.