How to use applique embroidery designs

Do you want to learn about applique embroidery? Would you like to get some inspiration for your next applique project? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, this post is for you!

Keep reading to learn more about this fantastic decorative discipline. We have also curated a list of 10 premium designs that you can use in your applique projects. Let’s get inspired!

 

What is applique embroidery?

 

Applique is a decorative technique that you can apply to textile crafts. This type of embroidery consists of sewing small pieces of cloth to longer garments. It’s a trendy decorative resource among needlework fans.

 

 

What is the difference between embroidery and applique?

 

Embroidery consists of sewing with colorful threads to decorate clothes with shapes and illustrations.

Applique consists of sewing small pieces of cloths to more significant garments to modify their appearance.

 

 

Can you create an applique with an embroidery machine?

 

You can create applique embroidery both by hand or with your embroidery machine. If you want to use your embroidery machine, you will need to have digitized designs.

To use third-party embroidery designs, you must make sure to have a license. Check our growing embroidery library to find + 4000 designs with a lifelong consent for personal and commercial use.

 

 

Inspiration for applique embroidery projects

 

Apple split applique embroidery design

 

 

Designed by Geeks digitized this embroidery design by hand. You can download this applique embroidery design here.

 

Yum! Applique embroidery design

 

 

Designed by Geeks digitized this embroidery design by hand. You can download this applique embroidery design here.

 

 

“T is for Teeball” applique embroidery design

 

 

Designed by Geeks digitized this embroidery design by hand. You can download this applique embroidery design here.

 

Cute tooth applique embroidery design

 

 

Karen50 digitized this design by hand. You can download this applique embroidery design here.

 

Smarty pants applique embroidery design

 

 

Karen50 digitized this design by hand. You can download this applique embroidery design here.

 

Owl with pencil applique embroidery design

 

 

Karen50 digitized this design by hand. You can download this applique embroidery design here.

 

C is for Cheer applique embroidery design

 

 

Designed by Geeks digitized this embroidery design by hand. You can download this applique embroidery design here.

 

Sea Turtle applique embroidery design

 

 

Designed by Geeks digitized this embroidery design by hand. You can download this applique embroidery design here.

 

“S is for Softball” applique embroidery design

 

 

Designed by Geeks digitized this embroidery design by hand. You can download this applique embroidery design here.

 

Halloween cauldron applique embroidery design

 

 

Karen50 digitized this design by hand. You can download this applique embroidery design here.

 

We hope you’ve found this post inspiring. Good luck with creating fantastic applique crafts!