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jennylafleur) wrote2006-10-29 10:50 pm
jennylafleur) wrote2006-10-29 10:50 pm
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Polignac trim
Here are some step by step pics of my trim making for your viewing pleasure.
First the supplies. The sequins are small flat ones taken from a trim I found at Hancocks. I couldn’t find them loose so I picked a trim that had a lot of them and tore it apart. If you pull the threads the right way most trims will just come part you know. :> The gold trim is 1/8” trim I found by-the-spool at Jo Anns, very simple stuff but cheap. The thread is Coats and Clark, also from my local Jo Anns. The fabric strips are made by tearing the fabric along the grain and allowing it to fray a bit on each side.
I attach the gold trim by hand, using the little holes as my guide. I just eyeball how far I want it from the edge; it doesn’t have to be exact. As you can see from the underside I’m basically basting the trim on. Once the gold trim is attached I use the basting threads to gather the trim up.
I then pin the trim on in whatever arrangement I want and use the loose sequins to secure the trim to the gown (you can see the sequin stitching on the underside of the bodice). I placed the sequins alternating about a ½” or so apart, depending on how tight the corners were and how much sparkle I wanted. :>
It’s a bit of a cheat - if I ever take the trim off I will have to re-apply the sequins but it does save time in the short term. Ta da! Trim on a budget – what is not to love?!
First the supplies. The sequins are small flat ones taken from a trim I found at Hancocks. I couldn’t find them loose so I picked a trim that had a lot of them and tore it apart. If you pull the threads the right way most trims will just come part you know. :> The gold trim is 1/8” trim I found by-the-spool at Jo Anns, very simple stuff but cheap. The thread is Coats and Clark, also from my local Jo Anns. The fabric strips are made by tearing the fabric along the grain and allowing it to fray a bit on each side.
I attach the gold trim by hand, using the little holes as my guide. I just eyeball how far I want it from the edge; it doesn’t have to be exact. As you can see from the underside I’m basically basting the trim on. Once the gold trim is attached I use the basting threads to gather the trim up.
I then pin the trim on in whatever arrangement I want and use the loose sequins to secure the trim to the gown (you can see the sequin stitching on the underside of the bodice). I placed the sequins alternating about a ½” or so apart, depending on how tight the corners were and how much sparkle I wanted. :>
It’s a bit of a cheat - if I ever take the trim off I will have to re-apply the sequins but it does save time in the short term. Ta da! Trim on a budget – what is not to love?!
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And you do make a you're right, your look is perfect for Polignac!
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