| When it comes to having stylish, one of-a-kind | | | | same way as children use construction paper, by |
| toddler clothes, it might seem that the only way | | | | cutting various shapes of colored paper and |
| to get these is by spending large amounts of | | | | layering these to create different images. |
| money on designer items. However, by using | | | | However in appliqué these colored papers are |
| techniques such as embellishment and appliqué, | | | | replaced by various pieces of printed fabrics. Cut |
| parents can create elaborate and unique toddler | | | | the fabric into any shape you like and stitch it into |
| clothing which will rival any boutique clothing you | | | | place with colorful thread to create an individual |
| can find. | | | | and unique piece of clothing. You can also sew on |
| The business of children products is one of the | | | | large buttons or any other decorations that you |
| largest industries in the world, with thousands of | | | | feel work. Just make sure they are attached |
| companies providing various toys, clothing, | | | | securely and cannot be easily pulled off. |
| bedding, educational products, etc for children. | | | | If you want to take designing your own creations |
| Often, manufacturing companies will draw from | | | | a little further some ideas for appliqué for |
| generic designers, and utilize large production runs | | | | special occasions include your child's name or the |
| of items. This is not all bad however as it tends | | | | name of their mother or father. Birthday party |
| to keep prices lower - a good thing in fact I hear | | | | celebrations can be incorporated into a uniquely |
| you say! But it does result in many identical | | | | crafted clothing design using your child's age. You |
| versions of toddler clothes being released to | | | | can even go as far as to create a layered design |
| consumers. This limits choice somewhat and | | | | of your baby's favorite cartoon character or |
| means that to get individuality you may have to | | | | animal. Your toddler will have clothing which is truly |
| pay higher prices. But by using appliqué to | | | | unique and special. |
| embellish your baby clothing, not only will your | | | | Another great use for appliqué is to recycle! As |
| child have unique clothes which cannot be found in | | | | we all know, toddler clothes are susceptible to |
| retail stores, you can also have the privilege of | | | | becoming dirty, worn and damaged. Embellishment |
| personalizing these items to suit your child's taste | | | | and appliqué is also a great way of covering |
| and personality. | | | | stains or worn patches and bringing that old |
| Appliqué is a simple way to create fabulous | | | | favorite back to life and at the same time giving |
| layered bold patterns and designs on your | | | | your toddler something truly unique and special to |
| toddler's clothes at a fraction of the cost of | | | | wear. |
| designer items. The process works much in the | | | | |