appliqués
Fabric cutouts attached
Appliqués are decorative pieces of fabric cut into shapes and sewn or attached onto a larger piece of material.
The technique creates layered designs on clothing, quilts, or other textiles: The quilt featured appliqués of birds and flowers.
As a verb, to appliqué is to attach such pieces: She appliquéd lace trim onto the bodice.
Recurring thematic elements
- patchesPieces sewn over holes
- embellishmentsDecorative extras added on
- ornamentsDecorative embellishments for display
- designsCreates or conceives layouts
trimmings · adornments · embroidery · monograms · borders · accents · inlays · cutouts
Woven or knit material
- feltCompressed fiber textile
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
- leatherTanned animal skin
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
beads · rhinestones · ribbon · velvet · satin · tulle · organza · denim
motifs
Recurring thematic elements
- patchesPieces sewn over holes
- embellishmentsDecorative extras added on
- ornamentsDecorative embellishments for display
designs · trimmings · adornments · embroidery · monograms · borders · accents · inlays · cutouts · shapes
fabric
Woven or knit material
sequins · beads · rhinestones · ribbon · velvet · satin · tulle · organza · denim · cotton
sewing
Craft with needle and thread
needlework · fabric · patchwork · quilting · layering · bonding · adhesive · cutwork · interfacing · basting
quilts
Padded fabric bedcovers
pillows · bags · jackets · jerseys · uniforms · flags · tablecloths · crafts · accessories · theatrical
appliquésembroidery
Decorative stitching on fabric
inlays · intarsia · jacquard · woven patterns · brocade
appliquéscutwork
Embroidery with removed sections
eyelet · openwork · excisions · perforations
appliquésembroidery
Decorative stitching on fabric
quilting · needlepoint · cross-stitch · crewelwork · smocking