applique involves applying fabric shapes to a base and stitching around the shapes. It's a great way of using small pieces of your favorite fabrics to embellish any fabric item. the simplest way to applique requires a product called bonding web, which is a thin web of dry glue with a paper backing. bonding wed allows you to create iron-on applique shapes very easily. if you are new to applique,keep the shapes simple at first before moving on to more complicated creations.