Embellishment

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An Embellishment is anything that enhances the appearance of something without having any functional purpose. A good example of this would be racing stripes (aka go-faster stripes) on a car.

In sewing and crafts, an embellishment is anything that adds design interest to the piece.

[edit] Common examples of embellishment in sewing and crafts

Items that normally serve a function are also used as embellishment. For example

  • buttons can be placed nowhere on the piece
  • zippers can be unzipped and be used as piping, or simply stiched on
  • buckles can be placed anywhere on the piece
  • grommets can be placed anywhere even when there is no cord is looped through them
  • sequins can be placed anywhere

[edit] See also

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Sewing
Techniques:
Basting · Cut · Darning · Dressmaker · Embellishment · Gather · Heirloom sewing · Pleat · Ruffle · Style line · Tailor
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