applique a 1920's Dresden plate

Received over 30 Dresden plate for a wedding gift in 1961. It was pieced in the 1920's. After all these years I have decided to attempt to applique onto squares and piece a quilt. I need help. First of all, I appreciate that this was made with such perfection way back when. I do not want to compromise it in any way. But, I am not a hand needle person. Do everything on the Brother 7500 and the Baby Lock serger.
I do have the blanket stitch on the machine but am stymied by how to turn under the raw edges without taking the rest of my life to do it.
I know all of the long, hard ways but am looking for a miracle. Hoping someone here has come upon a shortcut. Not really thinking there could be short cut to do it right, but one can always dream.

I do know how to cut the blocks, sashing and all that. It is turning under the curved edges that is bothering me.