appliques
Fabric decorations attached
Appliqués are decorative pieces of fabric sewn or attached onto a larger piece to form a design or pattern: The quilt featured floral appliqués.
The technique itself is also called appliqué.
As a verb, to appliqué is to attach such decorations: She appliquéd butterflies onto the child's dress.
Adhered by heat
- fusibleAble to be melted
- adhesiveMaterial that bonds objects
- backingAid or sponsorship
- templatePreset pattern for reproduction
pattern · cutout · fabric · felt · scissors · glue · stitching · bonding
Small reflective fabric ornaments
- beadsSmall pierced ornaments for stringing
- rhinestonesImitation diamond crystals
- motifRecurring thematic element
- trimmingCutting away excess
lace · gems · glitter · feathers · fringe · tassels · brooches · charms
Woven or knit material
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- feltCompressed fiber textile
- leatherTanned animal skin
denim · velvet · satin · organza · mesh · lace · chenille · wool
Custom high-fashion design
- runwayPaved path for planes
- gownLong formal garment
- bodiceFitted upper garment
- necklineGarment's upper opening
sleeve · hemline · tulle · lace · brocade · velvet · organza · embellished
Fiber for stitching
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
- blanket-stitchLooped edge-finishing technique
- hoopRigid circular frame
floss · needlework · crewel · hand-sewn · outline · couching · attachment · finishing
Material covering damage
- mendingRestoring damaged items
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
- coveringLayer that shields or hides
- holeAbsence in matter
tear · bonding · restoration · alteration · seamstress
iron-on
Adhered by heat
template · pattern · cutout · fabric · felt · scissors · glue · stitching · bonding · placement
sequins
Small reflective fabric ornaments
- beadsSmall pierced ornaments for stringing
- rhinestonesImitation diamond crystals
- motifRecurring thematic element
trimming · lace · gems · glitter · feathers · fringe · tassels · brooches · charms · ribbons
fabric
Woven or knit material
leather · denim · velvet · satin · organza · mesh · lace · chenille · wool · suede
couture
Custom high-fashion design
neckline · sleeve · hemline · tulle · lace · brocade · velvet · organza · embellished · beaded
thread
Fiber for stitching
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
- blanket-stitchLooped edge-finishing technique
hoop · floss · needlework · crewel · hand-sewn · outline · couching · attachment · finishing · securing
patch
Material covering damage
- mendingRestoring damaged items
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
- coveringLayer that shields or hides
hole · tear · bonding · restoration · alteration · seamstress
- ornamentationornaments, ornament, ornamentation, ornamental, embellishment
- sewing suppliesneedle, needles, thread, pins, scissors
- shoe decorationsbuckles, laces, bows, tassels, studs
- millworkcrown molding, baseboards, wainscoting, chair rail, molding
- notionsbuttons, zippers, snaps, hooks, eyes
- trimmingsfringe, braid, ruffle, piping, tassel
appliquescutwork
Embroidery with removed sections
woven patterns · jacquard · embroidery · embroidery stitches · brocade
appliquescutouts
Removed sections, often decorative
cutwork · eyelet · openwork · perforations