Other Narrow Fabric Trims

Front 1

a narrow folded strip of fabric included in a seam that often contrasts with the color of the garment
-difficult around sharp curves or corners

Back 1

piping

Front 2

cord inside, round stiffer edge
-should be flexible enought that it does not distort seam

Back 2

corded piping

Front 3

bias cut strips of fabric, which may be used as a decorative binding

Back 3

bias tape

Front 4

a- twill weave fabric used to trim casual garments, also reinforces and prevents stretch

Back 4

twill tape

Front 5

a smooth ribbon like fabric used to trim interior seam and hem edges, incredibly thin

Back 5

seam tape or hem tape

Front 6

trim with even dangling yarns

Back 6

fringe
1. shimmy - shiny fringe that moves when the wearer moves
2. brush - thick, even fringe that resembles a brush
3. tassel - groups of fringe tied together into tassels at intervals
4. ball - fringe with round balls hanging from the trim at intervals

Front 7

are decorative fabric patches applied to the garment, generally die cut from fusible backed fabric, ironed on, and then permanently attached with satin stitches - lacoste is machine embroid. applique

Back 7

appliques