EMBELLISH - 2 reference results
See also Ornament (music).
In sewing and crafts an embellishment is anything that adds design interest to the piece.
Common examples of embellishment in sewing and crafts
- appliqué
- embroidery, done either by machine or by hand
- piping made from either self-fabric, contrast fabric, or a simply a cord.
- trim (sewing)
- lace, either pre-made or home-made
- Fringe (trim)
- beads
- batique
Items that normally serve a function may also be used as embellishment. For example
- buttons can be placed anywhere on the piece
- zippers can be unzipped and be used as piping, or simply stiched on
- buckles can be placed anywhere on the piece
- grommets can be placed anywhere even when there is no cord is looped through them
- sequins can be placed anywhere
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