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Accessories & Trims

Trims

Trims are decorative textile bands which are an easy way to smarten up a simple curtain or drapery. They range from tassels to cords, lace, velvet and ribbons.

The most important thing to remember is to keep the scale, weight and proportion in keeping with the dimensions of the curtain.

To follow are a few types that are available, most come in natural and synthetic fibres, the luxury end of trims are often made from silk or linen. Often rayon or viscose is added to cotton or wool to provide sheen to them.

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Piping

Is a product that can be stitched into the seam of a curtain as is a fabric covered cord in a pipe like fold over cord with a narrow flange.

Piping on a sofa and cushion in matching upholstery fabric.

Gimp

This has looped or scalloped edges and is a narrow type of braid. It is often used to cover over upholstery tacks on chairs.

Galloon

Straight or shaped edges of flat patterned braid.

Frog

Loops of silk covered wire or wrapped cords of oriental decent.

Ribbon

A narrow band of fine ornamental material used for decoration.

Picot Braid

This is a bobble edging, fixed to a woven cotton braid and is available in varying widths.

Cord

This comes in almost any fibre imaginable and multiple colours, is usually thick and twisted rope, generally used as a tieback.

Jacquard Border

A flat braid which has been woven on a jacquard loom.

Cord, used here as a tie back.

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