Embellishment

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