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End-uses for appliqué
Traditional uses for appliqué include: crusaders’ banners and cloaks decorated with appliquéd motifs, decorated umbrellas, saris, household linen, lamp shades, bags, wall hangings, bedcovers, pillow covers, table cloths.
Modern uses for appliqué extend throughout the home furnishings range, e.g. cushion covers, bedspreads and doona covers, tablecloths, also applique is used in apparel ranges including formal and day wear ranges for both males and females, e.g. reverse appliqué T-shirts and jean patches.
T-Shirt with appliquéd patch on front 
Activity
- Outline the principle of appliqué as a method of fabric decoration.
- In your own words describe the steps involved in the traditional technique of appliqué.
- Identify and justify a suitable appliqué method as a decorative technique for the following end uses:
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