Abstract A method of making a three-dimensional foam-filled applique and an apparatus for carrying out the method. A layer of synthetic plastic foam material havin an exposed surface of predetermined appearance is placed onto a support. A layer of sheet material portions of which may be light-transmissive, is superimposed upon the exposed surface of the foam material. At least one of the materials is latently adhesive. At least the layers are severed inwardly of the edges along the contour line of the desired applique. Simultaneously the layer of sheet material is pressed against the support at least along a narrow zone inwardly of the contour line and the latently adhesive material is activated to thereby adhere the sheet material in the narrow zone to the support across the layer of foam material.