noun
- a decorative design made by cutting pieces of one material and sewing or fixing them onto another
verb
- to decorate with applique; to sew or attach pieces of fabric onto a larger piece
Examples
- The quilt featured beautiful floral appliques around the border.
- She spent hours creating an applique of a butterfly for her daughter’s dress.
- The designer will applique lace flowers onto the wedding gown.
- Traditional folk costumes often include colorful applique work.
- The craft store sells kits to help beginners learn to applique.
- Her grandmother taught her to applique by hand using tiny stitches.