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Types of Trims and Embellishments
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Fringe
An ornamental border of threads left loose or formed into tassels or twists, used to edge clothing or material.
Rickrack
A flat, narrow, zigzag ribbon used as a trim for clothing or curtains.
Smocking
An embroidery technique used to gather fabric so that it can stretch and is often seen in cuffs, bodices, and necklines.
Crochet Lace
Lacework made with a crochet hook, using techniques that involve loops and chains of thread to create patterns.
Eyelet
Fabric that has holes cut out of it, which are then stitched with thread to create patterns, often used in embroidery.
Gimp
A narrow ornamental trim used in sewing or embroidery, often made of silk, cotton, or wool, and typically braided or twisted.
Soutache
A narrow, decorative braid used in the trimming of drapery or clothing, typically made from metallic gold or silver thread, silk, or rayon.
Ruffles
A strip of fabric, lace or ribbon tightly gathered or pleated on one edge and applied to a garment or other textile as a form of trimming.
Embroidery
The art of decorating fabric or other materials using a needle to apply thread or yarn, may also incorporate other materials such as pearls, beads, quills, and sequins.
Brocade
A class of richly decorative shuttle-woven fabrics, often made in colored silks and with or without gold and silver threads.
Chenille
A type of yarn or fabric that is tufted and has a velvety texture, named from the French word for caterpillar, which it resembles.
Appliqué
A decorative design made of one material sewn over another, used as a technique in sewing to decorate the surface of fabric or clothing.
Braid
A complex structure or pattern formed by intertwining three or more strands of flexible material such as textile fibers, wire, or hair.
Mirror Work
A type of embroidery which attaches small pieces of mirrors or reflective metal to fabric, commonly found in Indian subcontinent textiles.
Tassels
Ornamental tufts of threads or cords bound at one end and hanging free at the other, typically attached to home textiles and clothing for decoration.
Lace
A delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern, used especially for trimming garments.
Feather Trim
Trim made of feathers that are attached to a strip or band, used to adorn clothing, hats, or accessories.
Sequins
Disk-shaped beads used for decorative purposes. They are available in a wide variety of colors and geometrical shapes.
Grosgrain
A ribbed type of fabric ribbon known for its sturdy and textured quality, commonly used as a trim.
Pleats
Double or multiple folds in a garment or piece of fabric, especially one of several parallel folds made by doubling back the fabric upon itself and then pressing or stitching it into place.
Quilting
The process of sewing two or more layers of fabric together to make a thicker padded material, usually to create a quilt or quilted garment.
Piping
A type of trim consisting of a cord wrapped in fabric, which is used to define the edges of apparel and home decor items such as pillows.
Beads
Small, decorative objects that are formed in a variety of shapes and sizes of a material such as glass, plastic, or wood, and that are pierced for threading or stringing.
Velvet Ribbon
A type of trim featuring a short, dense pile on one side and often used to create borders or decorative accents due to its plush texture.
Pom-pom
A small woolen ball attached to clothing, especially hats, for decoration.
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