What Is an Appliqué?

Lace Appliqués are decorative motifs which are normally sewn onto an existing fabric such as tulle or netting.

The appliqués are often sewn in with a matching lace or lace trim.

Key Points

Appliqué is ornamental needlework in which pieces or patches of fabric are sewn or stuck together onto a larger piece to form a picture or a pattern.
This technique is accomplished by using either hand stitching or machine stitching.
An appliqué is a beautiful decorative addition to a wedding dress and is made up of one type of fabric on top of the wedding dress fabric.
Some can include fabric flowers, lace, sequins, and many other types of sparkles. It can also consist of more intricate pieces such as die-cut appliqués.