Patent ID: 6718895
Filing Date: 2004-04-13
Classification: D05B,D05C

Abstract:
A method of forming and securing a shaped appliquÃ© to a substrate, comprising:digitally formatting an ornamental pattern for a desired appliquÃ©; utilizing the digitalized format to control a computer-directed embroidery machine to sew an outline stitch which follows the outside perimeter of an appliquÃ© having certain outer dimensions; digitally transmitting the digitized format to a cut file, whereby a computer directed cutting machine can digitally cut pieces; cutting the desired appliquÃ© using the cut file to form an appliquÃ© with both front and back sides; applying an adhesive to the back side of the appliquÃ© to form a tacky surface; adhering the tacky backside of the appliquÃ© to a pre-shaped appliquÃ© raising and padding material having a thickness of from about 0.5 mm to about 10 mm, said pre-shaped appliquÃ© raising and padding material being of a length and width which approximates the outer dimensions of the cut appliquÃ© itself, thereby forming a three dimensionally raised padded appliquÃ© in the desired shape; holding the padded appliquÃ© in place on the substrate with a tack down stitch, awaiting further stitching; and satin stitching around the outer dimension of the padded appliquÃ©, whereby the desired design is sculpted out, giving the appliquÃ© a raised look.