applique

Fabric decoration technique

Appliqué is a decorative technique where pieces of fabric are sewn or attached onto a larger background fabric to create patterns or pictures: The quilt featured appliqué flowers on each square.

The term covers both the technique and the decorative pieces themselves.

Common in quilting, clothing embellishment, and textile arts.

technique

cutout

Shape removed from material

layeringForming successive strata
fusingJoining by melting
ironingSmoothing cloth with heat

bonding · stitching · attaching · securing · positioning · reverse · shadow · dimensional · machine · hand-sewn

textile

felt

Compressed fiber textile

cottonPlant fiber for textiles
satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
velvetThick-pile textile

organza · tulle · lace · denim · flannel · fleece · silk · linen · broadcloth · batik

embellishment

sequin

Decorative clothing disc

beadPierced ornament for threading
ribbonSlender ornamental strip
rickrackFlat woven zigzag trimming

trim · button · pearl · rhinestone · embroidery · cord · fringe · tassel · piping · lace

craft

quilting

Layered fabric stitching

scrapbookingCreating decorated keepsake albums
garmentArticle of clothing
costumeClothing for portrayal

banner · pillow · wallhanging · tote · apron · bib · onesie · patch · badge · logo

motif

flower

Plant's reproductive organ

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

bird · butterfly · animal · letter · monogram · medallion · paisley · scroll · vine · geometric

applique

cutout

felt

sequin

quilting

flower

applique

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