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Appliqued and /or embroidered on-the-go makeup bags are perfect electronics holder, a memorable gift for a girlfriend and a ton of uses. Top zipper  pull across the top for easy access. Can be used as a clutch, make up bag or an all over use carry all.

Clutches are not only the perfect companion at night. There are plenty of reasons to choose a  clutch bag at daytime too. An oversized clutch bag provides enough space to carry all your essentials and still allows you to find them as quickly as you need them and also keep you from carrying too many things you will not need. 

History of Appliqué

 The world of fiber art is expansive. While many might choose to focus on a single facet of it in their creative practice, there is a lot of cross-pollination when it comes to popular techniques. Embroidery, for instance, refers to sewing into a piece of cloth (or other material) using any number of stitches, and it perfectly pairs with the textile art approach called appliqué.

 While it features elements of embroidery, this craft combines smaller pieces of fabric that are then sewn or glued onto a larger piece of fabric. Together, they form a pattern or picture. In this way, it’s similar to collage; you are mixing patterns and fusing shapes to create compositions. Appliqué can be completed on a sewing machine or by hand. Common embroidery stitches are used to adhere the multiple materials together, and they can add even more decorative accents to the work.

The term appliqué is derived from French and Latin words appliquer and applicare, respectively, which both mean to join or attach. Like embroidery, it has a humble beginning. The technique was used as a way to strengthen worn areas of items or to patch holes that had formed. As time went on, it became a creative outlet for cultures around the world.

Appliqué dates as far back as the ancient Egyptians and is seen on their clothing as well as household items. In this way, it fulfills the original intention of the practice. The Middle Ages, however, demonstrate how the approach shifts. It was seen on banners for churches as well as ceremonial costumes. This decorative use continues into the 18th and 19th centuries on the likes of clothing and quilting.

Appliqué is responsible for iconic garments. The poodle skirt, popularized in the mid-1950s, featured the breed stitched on the top of a felt circle skirt, while the 1960s had flower children affixing florals onto their bell bottoms. If you look on your clothing today, you're sure to find some aspect of appliqué, from labels to decorative designs.

The fundamental premise of appliqué is to affix pieces of one fabric onto a larger fabric base. You can do this by simply stitching or gluing them together without concealing the raw edges. Keeping these kinds of edges will give the piece a rustic aesthetic, and many artists prefer to show the fraying fabric! 

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