Ribbon trim

Kenneth D. King demonstrates how to make this creative embellishment.

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

Making decorative trim is like frosting on a cake! A delight for the eyes, frilly, and fun, ribbon trimming can be the perfect finishing touch for any special project - and it only takes a few, simple and quick stitches to whip up a length. In today's blog post, I'll be sharing one of my favorite techniques for ruched, "purled," or "shell" trimming. Ruching is another term for "gathering," and in this application, large running stitches across the length of a ribbon create a distinct and…

I'm hoping Susie W. is reading this post because this is one of the folded ribbons she did when I was visiting in January and I just love it... It is actually two ribbons folded together at the same time to get the two-color effect.One ribbon is some of the seam binding we dyed pink. Once I applied it to a seam and embellished it, it is even more spectacular... Last week I received another batch of folded ribbons from her... Aren't I lucky that she likes doing these when she is settled in…

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About this item Package & Size--You will receive 10.94 yards/10m leaf pattern jacquard ribbon trim, about 2.36"/60mm wide. The leghth is enough to meet your sewing crafts making needs. High Quality --Made of high quality polyester, the jacquard ribbon are of good strength, tightly be woven, wear and fade resistant, easy washing and quick drying. Leaf Pattern--Embroidery polyester ribbons are designed with green and white leaves pattern, retro ethnic style, which makes your sewing crafts…

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I love to read your comments, and will always try to help if someone asks a question. So when a reader got in touch to ask about the hexagonal ribbon cockade which appeared in this post, I dug out some ribbon and tried to remember how it was done. I must admit, this took a while as it's well over three years since I last made one of these! It's actually very simple to do, but with the right ribbon can look very effective. You will need a ribbon which is the same on both sides. First, fold…

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