TACKLE TWILL:

Tackle twill is a form of applique.

Whereas applique is made of designs or shapes, tackle twill is a combination of letters, numbers or designs cut from a piece of

fabric that are sewn onto a garment with a zigzag, satin or double running stitch.

This method of apparel decoration is most commonly seen on sports team uniforms, consisting of the team logo, player’s name, and number.

APPLIQUE:

Applique is a shape cut from a piece of fabric and stitched to

another, to create, add dimension and texture to a design.

In the decorated apparel industry, instead of

embroidering a large area, using applique can lessen embroidery stitch count. Applique usually has a solid column border stitching, unlike tackle twill, which has a zigzag, satin or double running stitch.

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