In sewing and crafts, an embellishment is anything that adds design interest to the piece. Examples in sewing and craft appliqué can be made by sewing machine of decorative techniques and or embroidery, done either by machine or by hand piping made from either self-fabric, contrast fabric, or a simply a cord. trim (sewing) lace, either pre-made or home-made Fringe (trim) beads batik Items that normally serve a function may also be used as embellishment. For example: buttons can be placed anywhere on the piece zippers can be unzipped and be used as piping, or simply stitched 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 References Handicrafts Fashion design Sewing