US Patent 4,788,922, granted to H. William Clarius and assigned to Lion Brothers Co., describes a heat-sealable Schiffli embroidery appliqué. The design is stitched in mirror image on a heat-degradable cellulosic backing, with bobbin yarn forming the top surface. The needle yarn combines a fusible thermoplastic monofilament with a non-fusible one, so the design bonds to a garment under heat and pressure and keeps its structure while the backing is brushed away. The document includes background on prior art, a description of the Schiffli loom setup, three drawing sheets and 20 claims.