First cq always use a foundation piece to lay the fabric on...then we do all the emblishing from stitches to beads, buttons, etc. Batting is rarely used at all, depends on the project. Once the item is done, it is backed with usually a solid piece of fabric which then hides all the backside stitches. When I make Christmas stockings, I will use batting to give them a puffy look, then I will add the lining afterwards to hide the backside.
Does this make sense?