 Dear Netfah,I have a rather plain olive colored Euro sham and comforter that I want to revitalize and use in our guest room. I saw some really pretty cording trims and wanted to know if the ones with the lip are more appropriate for application around the seams on the bedding or the cording withOUT the lip?
- To Lip or Not To Lip Sante Fe, NM Dear To Lip or Not To Lip,
The great thing about trims is that with a little creativity and ingenuity, they can turn outdated and out of fashion furnishing, garments and accessories into modern works of art.
When working with cording, especially on a project like this one, the key is stitchwork. While many opt to use a cording with no lip and hand stitch it to pillows and smaller items, if the project is a little bigger, it can become a rather arduous and time consuming task. For your Euro sham and comforter, it is suggested that you use a cord with a lip. It will allow for easy machine stitching application, and create a beautiful new look to your plain bedding. An added bonus with lipped cording is that you can always remove the lip with a seam ripper if needed. Fabric glue can then be used to apply to the desired project. Available in sizes starting at 3/16" on up, decorative cording is an affordable alternative to revamping any interior decor or garment.
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 Dear Netfah,My grandmother passed away last year and left a wealth of fabrics and materials from her life as an interior designer and upholsterer for some of Hollywoods A-list celebs. My daughter is interested in following in her footsteps and is slowly but surely nurturing her design skills and upholstering hand. I found what I beleive to be vinyl welting among her containers of goods and wondered what it was used for. Any insight?signed,Grandmother's WeltingDear Grandmother's Welting, My regards to your grandmother's passing. I am sure your grandmother is missed in Hollywood and can only imagine the legacy she left behind. In reference to the vinyl welting you found in her list of burried treasures, it is an important notion for gerneal upholsterers for sure. Welting is sewn into the seams of seats or cushions to strengthen them and imporve their durability. It usually comes in various styles including Embossed, Premier Textured, and Regal. The colors and finishes of these vinyl upholstery welting products add character and strength to any sewn projects. Most are produced with slit flanges for easy tailoring and workability and come in widths usually ranging from 3/8" to 1/2" wide. For best results, vinyl welting should be stored in an area that is clean, cool and dry to avoid mildew and damage from the elements. To view J&O Fabrics' selection of vinyl welting click here!To view J&O Fabrics' selection of sewing scissors click here!To view J&O Fabrics' other great decorative trim click here!***Send in your Ask Netfah questions to info@jandofabrics.com. We'd love to hear from you! ***Posts by J&O Fabrics StoreLabels: ask-etfah, Cording, interior-esign, Tassels, trim, trimming ideas, upholstery, upholstery-trim, vinyl-welting
J & O Fabrics Trims by Definition J & O Fabrics wants your next project to be spectacular, whether it's redecorating your home or working on a craft project. In our attempts to help you we like to pass on as much information as we can to help make your decision easier. Trims can add so much more too any room’s décor and design and they are very versatile. What was traditionally applied to curtains, upholstery and other soft furnishings doesn’t necessarily apply to today’s rules. Now you can use trims to embellish craft projects, picture frames or even use on a wall. But what can be difficult is to know what each type of trim is. We hope the information supplied below offers some insight to that area. Brush Fringe: A brush fringe is a cut fringe that has a flat skirt made of thin yarns. The heading of a brush fringe can vary from plain to a most elaborate gimp. Bullion Fringe: A bullion fringe is a fringe made of plain or crepe cords rather than yarns. The heading can be plain or decorative. Bullion fringe is a heavy fringing traditionally used for sofa skirts, but the more delicate bullion fringes can be applied to curtains, throws and cushions and come in a wide variety of lengths. Cord: A cord is plied yarn that has been twisted together. It is often used as an edging on pelmets and leading edges of curtains. Cording can also be attached to swag tassels to embellish curtain treatments. Flanged Cord: Also known as lipped cording is plied yarn that has been twisted together with a tape (fabric edge) and is designed to be set into seams of sofa cushions and soft furnishings. Gimp or Gimp Braid: A gimp is a flat, narrow, woven textile made in many styles. One or both edges of a gimp can be plain or cut, or have scalloped loops. Traditionally used on upholstery usually antique or reproduction, but can also be used on soft furnishings or as a wall braid. They add interest to curtains and blinds when sewn onto the edges, hems and valances. Fringe or Tassel Fringe: Fridge is an edging with hanging tassels or threads used as decorations. A tassel trim is a plain or decorative gimp with attached tassels. They add finishing touches to curtains and throws and come in various lengths and widths of tassels. Tiebacks: Tiebacks are cords or tassels which hold back curtains for a finished look. There are various types to choose from such as single and double tiebacks along with tiebacks that are beaded. Key Tassels: are tassels that come individually and have a small loop at their top for attaching. They are often used in various ways on corners of cushions, valances, pelmets or to simply attach to a key on a door or piece of furniture. Chair Ties: A chair tie is a cord with a tassel attached to each end. Chair ties are designed to be attached to a chair to make a decorative statement. They can also be sewn to two corners of a chair pad and then attached to the chair’s back support. So check out all our Trims, Tassles and Cords at jofabrics.com. Posts by J&O Fabrics StoreLabels: accessories, braid, Cording, fringe, gimp, gimpbraid, tassel, tassles, Trims
Do you find yourself looking for something new and different to add to your home decor? You may be tempted to repaint, buy new furniture or reupholster the furniture you have. A less drastic but still impacting step would be to add trims to your decor. How can adding trim affect your home decor? First, trims add a distinctive stylistic element that captures the eye. Trims also add dimension and depth to rooms. Lastly, trims can bring out and highlight certain elements in in the furniture and fabric in a given room that you may not have noticed before. Thus, by incorporating trims you can renew and invigorate your decor without spending an exorbitant amount or making drastic changes. Among the trim varieties we carry are cord, gimp, tassels, tiebacks, rosettes and fringe. Following is a selection of some of these trims. To begin with, let's take a look at some of our cording, which come in both lipped and non-lipped varieties:  Imperial Lipped Decorative Cord: 4/16" - Burgundy Gold
 Baroque No Lip Cord: 7/16" - Cranberry Harvest
Next, here is a selection of some of our fringes:  Baroque Onion Fringe: 2" - Mocha Ice
 Bullion Fringe: 3" Light Rose
 Imperial Brush Fringe: 1 1/2" Midnight Meadow
 Imperial Tassel Fringe: 3" Navy Gold
Among our gimp selection you'll find:  Baroque Gimp Braid: 1 1/4" - Navy Taupe
 Imperial French Gimp Braid: 1 1/2" - Holiday Splendor
We also have tassels:
 Imperial Key Tassel: 5 1/2" - Periwinkle Gold  Baroque Key Tassel: 7" - Navy Taupe
Our tiebacks are also very beautiful:  Baroque Double Tieback: 10" - Autumn Leaves
 Imperial Netted Skirts Single Tieback: 11" Winter Sun
Our rosettes:  Imperial Rosette: 15/8" - Mountain Spring
 Baroque Rosette: 2 1/4" - Golden Chestnut
See for yourself the effect that our designer trims can have on your home decor. Any one of our cords, gimps, tassels, tiebacks, rosettes or fringes can become an essential part of your home decor and add a new dimension to your rooms. Our extensive selection encompasses more than 700 different trim items in over ten color ways apiece. With our trim fabrics, the decorative choices before will be greatly expanded, allowing you to achieve just the look you want. Turn to our online fabric store for the latest in beautiful designer trim fabrics and you'll experience that with J&O there are sew many possibilities... Posts by J&O Fabrics StoreLabels: Cording, Decorative, Designer fabric, tassel, Tassels, Trims
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