
Applique
Sewing or Sticking
Applique refers to both sewing on and sticking fabric shapes onto an item.
The jacket had colorful geometrical shapes appliqued onto the back.
Decorative Purpose
Applique is used for decoration, often to make an item unique or to cover a defect.
The hole in her jeans was covered with a star-shaped applique.
Cultural Significance
Traditionally, applique can have cultural significance in certain clothes or crafts.
The traditional quilt featured applique patterns passed down in their family.
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EmbellishEmbroideryNeedleworkOrnamentationPatchworkQuiltSewingStitch
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