Aplique work

 Appliqué is ornamental needlework in which pieces or patches of fabric in different shapes and patterns are sewn or stuck onto a larger piece to form a picture or pattern. It is commonly used as decoration, especially on garments. The technique is accomplished either by hand stitching or machine. 



I took appliqué embroidery to make a laptop bag out of waste material. I used muslin and left overs of fabrics and stitched it together on a hand made muslin bag. Here’s how it ended;




Thank you ! 

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