Sewing trim ideas

Petersham, a couture mainstay, is a ribbon that has many sewing uses and one of them is as an embellishment. It would make a beautiful trim on an garment edge, such as a neckline. Watch this Threads Essential Techniques video to learn how to create this style of pleated trim.

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Learn how to create tiny round bias strips in this excerpt from "Embellishments: Fabric spirals adorn a belt," Threads #124, by Anna Mazur.

Learn how to sew an easy but beautiful manipulated-ribbon trim that can be used in a variety of applications!

A trim that is added along an already finished neckline is usually one that cannot be machine stitched. In this case, the decorative trim is attached by hand. If you take a closer look at the flower...

It is easy to sew piping for clothes and upholstery. Learn how to make custom piping in this post and DIY video

This week's tips on Tuesday is attaching a trim to a hem.

Super easy! I basically made this skirt, but super small to fit a one year old. 1. Sew the trim to the skirt, WRONG sides together. 2. Alternate view. 3. Fold it over once. 4. Fold it over once more so that you can create a quick flat fell seam. 5. Sew it down. 6.…

Tips and tricks to make it easy for you to learn how to sew pom pom trim or fringe. Like how to add pom pom fringe to a pillow

Two methods for finishing lace fabric hemlines. How to trim-finish a defined lace hem motif, and how to finish a lace hemline edge using decorative trim applique.