7 Tips When Working With Decorative Trim

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Fringe is a decorative trim edging made of packed yarns that hang from a band (imagine the 1920’s flapper dresses)

Cord is a round, twisted strand of roped fibers with unique textures. It comes lipped and non-lipped.

Braid is a flat home decor trim with two finished edges and a braided design throughout.

Each offers its own special touch to not only windows and home furnishings, but to just about anything it touches

J&O Fabrics … 10 Types of Decorative Fringe Trim

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Fringe Trim is an ornamental border of threads left loose or formed into tassels or twists. It’s used to edge home accent pieces, window dressings, garments and accessories. It’s an excellent way to add movement to any garment and funk up an otherwise basic hem.  Originally created to prevent a piece of fabric from unraveling, fringe trim was used in place of hemming and  is typically made separately, then sewn onto the garment or piece of home decor.