Applique Embroidery Design

The use of applique embroidery as a method of decorating fabrics began as early as 980 BC in Egypt with the making of a leather canopy. Applique is a popular embroidery technique in which pieces of different fabrics are sewn onto a base fabric either by inlaying or outlaying to form beautiful embroidery patterns and designs. It is a creative method of decorating fabric by using beads, sequins and other materials to create eye catching patterns and designs.

 

Embroidery applique is famous for adding appeal to any fabric. This technique involves embroidering different pieces of a fabric above a fabric that is used as base,to from exquisite designs and patterns. Quills, pearls, metal strips, beads or sequins are used to create attractive embroidery designs. There are essentially two kinds of applique embroidery:

 

Doing applique embroidery is fun and absolutely trouble free. It is a process involves beginning with outline stitch, then it is important to tack the fabric so hemming is done as the next step and finally when fabric is in order, you can sew the final stitches. Satin stitch and zigzag stitch are used in doing machine embroidery applique. Applique embroidery designs are perfect for creating an exclusive embroidery that can make any fabric look fabulous.

 

Application of Applique