appliqué

Fabric cutout attached

Appliqué is a decorative technique where pieces of fabric are sewn or affixed onto a larger piece to form a pattern or design: The quilt featured appliqué flowers on each square.

The term comes from French for "applied." As a verb, to appliqué is to create such decoration: She appliquéd butterflies onto the baby blanket.

materials

fabric

Woven or knit material

feltCompressed fiber textile
threadFiber for stitching
interfacingConnecting between systems

stabilizer · batting · backing · muslin · cotton · silk · velvet · leather · lace · tulle

technique

patchwork

Fabric scraps sewn together

quiltingLayered fabric stitching
stitcheryOrnamental sewing craft
needleworkThread-based textile craft

embroidery · cutwork · fusible · iron-on · basting · layering · bonding · stitching · hand-sewn · reverse

embellishment

sequins

Small reflective fabric ornaments

beadsSmall pierced ornaments for stringing
rhinestonesImitation diamond crystals
studsStructural wall timbers

glitter · ribbon · trim · fringe · piping · tassel · rosette · charm · buttons · pearls

motifs

floral

Of or like blooms

leafPlant's photosynthetic organ
heartCirculatory system's pump
starLuminous astronomical object

animal · geometric · monogram · paisley · butterfly · bird · Celtic · Hawaiian · folk · abstract

fashion

couture

Custom high-fashion design

runwayPaved path for planes
designerOne who plans appearances
haute coutureCustom luxury dressmaking

gown · bodice · collar · cuff · hem · neckline · sleeve · jacket · skirt · evening wear

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