Applique
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Applique
Applique is a decorative technique in textile arts where pieces of fabric are sewn or adhered onto a larger piece to form patterns or designs. The term applique comes from the French word appliquer, meaning to apply. This method involves cutting out shapes or designs from one fabric and attaching them to a background fabric, creating a layered, textured effect. Applique can be done by hand or machine and is often used to add visual interest, contrast, or storytelling elements to quilts, garments, and home decor items. The technique has a long history, with early examples dating back to ancient Egypt and the Middle Ages. Applique gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in the United States, where it was used in folk art, such as the Baltimore Album quilts. In modern times, applique continues to be a beloved technique among quilters, fashion designers, and textile artists, who use it to create intricate, one-of-a-kind pieces that showcase their creativity and skill. Applique can be combined with other textile techniques, such as embroidery, beading, or painting, to create even more complex and expressive designs. The choice of fabrics, colors, and patterns used in applique allows for endless possibilities and personal expression, making it a versatile and enduring art form in the world of textiles.
textile art, decorative stitching, fabric embellishment, quilting technique
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Applique
Applique is a decorative technique in which fabric or other material is sewn or otherwise attached onto a garment or other textile item to create a design or to decorate the surface of the item. In some cases the applied material may be beads, sequins, crystals, rhinestones, metal studs or appliqués. It is a popular art form in many parts of the world and has been used in various forms since antiquity. Equivalent words of Applique in other languages include: Borte (German), Applikation (Swedish), Broderi (Danish), Bordado (Spanish), Ricamo (Italian), Plication (French), Aplicação (Portuguese), Bachlaufen (Austrian), Borduurwerk (Dutch), Aplike (Polish) and Applikací (Czech).
Borte, Applikation, Broderi, Bordado, Ricamo, Plication, Aplicação, Bachlaufen, Borduurwerk, Aplike, Applikací
Applique
The word Applique is a noun. It can be classified as the practice of decoratively stitching parts of fabric or other materials onto a larger piece to create a design. Some synonyms for this word include add-on, addition, adornment, and embellishment. An antonym for Applique is remove. Cognates for the word include its German equivalent, 'applizieren', and the French 'appliquer'. Variants of the word include appliqued, appliqué, and appliqueing.
Etymology morphology 'applique' origin meaning sew fabric decorative stitching parts design add-on addition adornment embellishment remove cognates German French variants appliqued appliqué appliqueing.
Applique
Applique, derived from the French appliquer meaning to apply or attach, is an ornamental needlework used for personalizing clothing and adorning other textile objects. The word is believed to have originated in the thirteenth century, with references to its technique of affixing pieces of fabric onto larger pieces of material. After its origin, the use of applique spread to many areas of the world, eventually gaining recognition as an art form in its own right. Today, applique is used as a textile embellishment to add both beauty and symbolism to many different materials, including clothing, wall décor, quilts, and accessories.
Etymology, Morphology, Embroidery, Stitching, Decorative, Textiles
Applique
Applique is a method of decorative needlework in which fabric shapes, such as flowers or leaves, are sewn onto a larger piece of fabric to create a pattern. This technique is used to embellish clothing, home decor items, and other craft projects. Applique is created by cutting the shape from one piece of fabric, then sewing it onto another piece of fabric using a running stitch, blanket stitch, or buttonhole stitch. The edges of the shapes may be finished with a zigzag stitch, bias binding, or other decorative trim.
Applique, fabric, craft, sewing, decorative, needlework, embellishment.
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