12 All important Facts about Applique

1 Definition – According to dictionary.com the noun is ornamentation, as a cutout design, that is sewn on to or otherwise applied to a piece of material. But it also give the definition when it is a verb, which is to apply.

2. Origin – The word appliquer in French is to apply, the past participle ( appliqué) or the infinitive would be pronounced the same way with the e rhyming with way. I knew this from teaching French but you can verify at this site if you want!

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