An applique is a small ornament or device applied to another surface. For example, with ceramics, an applique is a separate piece of clay that is added to the primary work, usually for decoration. In the context of sewing, it refers to needlework technique where pieces of fabric or embroidery are sewn into another piece of fabric to create designs, patterns, or pictures.
There are a few different types of applique that you can apply when it comes to sewing. There is the straight stitch, which is usually just 2-3mm from the edge. The satin stitch overlaps the edge. It's a patch that can be glued or straight stitched on first to ensure positional stability and a neat edge. There is also the reverse applique where several layers of material are stitched together, parts of the upper layers are cut away, and the edges are stitched down. The largest cuts are made in the top layer.
Now that you have a good idea of what exactly appliques are and how to use them, I'm going to give you a short list of some websites you can check out to find some appliques or places that you can go that will apply them for you.
- http://embroidery-boutique.com/
- http://www.freeapplique.com/
- http://apexembdesigns.com/applique-fonts/feed
- http://www.allaboutapplique.net/category/designers/
- http://weefolkart.com/?q=node/250
- http://www.simplyapplique.com/
- http://www.swakembroidery.com/
- http://www.etsy.com/shop/BigDreamsEmbroidery
- http://www.bunnycup.com/viewset.aspx?designset=111
- http://www.planetapplique.com/free-designs/cat_40.html
Check out some of those websites for a few good ideas about what you can do with appliques. Then you can be creative and make all sorts of different things for anybody you want.
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