What is Applique fabric?
- This word is taken from the french word ‘appliquer’ meaning ‘to put on’.
- A patch technique in which many designs can be crafted.
- There are three types of applique: Hand, machine, and fused.
- Patch is first crafted on another fabric and then, later on, pasted on the base fabric.
- It can be done on cotton, silk, linen, wool, or any desired fabric.
- Applique print fabric or handwork is available in suits, kurtas, embroidery, and many more.
- It is highly used for quilting.
History
- It all started near the 4th century in Siberia and Mongolia.
- It was used to strengthen the torn areas of the fabric by attaching patches to it.
- Earlier they were seen on carpets, wall hangings, bags, and many other items.
What makes it stand out?
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Appearance |
Varied textures with 3d effects. Moreover, a large area can be covered with only a few stitches. |
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Designs |
Depending on the imagination, these uplifted complex beautiful designs can vary to any extent. |
Application & Usage
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Home decor |
Banners, paintings, wall hangings, pillow covers, etc. |
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Accessories |
Handbags, quilts, clothing, and more. |
Care Instruction
- It can be easily washed in the machine.
- Washing it from both sides, won’t harm the fabric.
- Wash with cold water, with a little gentle dry.
- Don’t dry it under direct sunlight.
- Never leave this fabric soak in water.
- Don’t iron it often, or if you do never do steam ironing.
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