SINGER 319K - Manual (Page 100)

APPLIQUE
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Fig. 196
Applique is eifective on many types of apparel
and fabric furnishings. Fabrics of like textures,
as well as fabrics of different textures and
weaves, are often used in appliqueing. For
example, in lingerie, lustrous satin is appliqued
to dull crepe to create beauty and interest by
contrast in texture. Print fabrics are some­
times applied to plain fabrics in dresses,
children’s clothes, play clothes or linens, for
accent. In draperies, motif and border prints
may be applied to plain fabric of similar tex­
ture. When large motif designs are used in
applique, the lines or sections of the design
are frequently accented by continuing the
stitching around these sections to bring out
the design. In fabric furnishings such design
sections are frequently padded to further
accent the design and to give it a dimensional
quality. Shadow applique on sheer fabrics is an
important variation of plain applique and is
described on page 76.
After stitching, portions of the design are cut
away giving shadow contrast between portions
of the design having double and single
thickness.
Bold monograms of contrasting fabrics may be
applied to bedspreads, blanket covers or other
furnishings for the home.