Corded Lace Trims
Lace trims with a raised cord stitched around each motif, so the pattern stands out and holds its shape. From a narrow 3 cm edging for veils to 30 and 36 cm double-edged trims, in shades of ivory.
- 4 colours
- From $8.80 per metre
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Guide
Corded Lace Trim: Uses and How to Sew It
What corded lace trim is, how single and double-edged trims are used, and tips for sewing them on at home.
What is corded lace trim?
- A raised cord. A fine cord is stitched around each motif, so the pattern stands out and the trim has a little more body.
- Holds its shape. The cord gives a crisp, defined edge that keeps its scallops.
- Matches our corded lace. Use it with our corded lace fabrics for a finished look.
Our corded lace trims
| Corded Scalloped (1391T) | 3 cm, light ivory, with tiny floral motifs and scalloped edges. Great for: veil edges, piping and fine edging. |
| Abloom Corded (1268T) | 30 cm, light ivory, with an arched corded scallop. Great for: hems and sleeve ends. |
| Fine Corded (1671T) | 30 cm, mid ivory, double edged. Great for: bands, belts and bodices. |
| Efflorescent Corded (1524T) | 36 cm, ivory, double edged, with floral and swirling paisley motifs. Great for: deep borders and bodice panels. |
Single or double edged?
- Single edged trims, like the 1268T, have one shaped edge: sew the plain side on and let the scallop be your hem or sleeve edge.
- Double edged trims, like the 1671T and 1524T, are finished on both sides, so they can be used as a band: down a centre front, as a waistband, or over the shoulders.
Buying corded lace trim
Our corded lace trims are made in panels: the 1391T about 2.85 metres long, the 1671T 2.7 metres and the 1268T and 1524T 3 metres, so if you order more than one panel's length, it may come in more than one piece.
What to make with it
- Veil edges (1391T)
- Scalloped hems and sleeve ends
- Waistbands, belts and straps
- Bodice panels and yokes
Cutting
- Cut the trim flat as a single layer, between the motifs.
- To cut a single motif for appliqué, cut just outside the cord, so the cord stays whole.
Sewing
- Use a fresh, fine needle (size 70) and a fine mercerised cotton thread in a matching colour. Silk thread is lovely for tacking and hand sewing.
- Sew it on by hand just inside the cord, so the stitches hide beside it, or with a narrow zigzag over the cord on the machine.
- For invisible joins, overlap two lengths so the motifs line up, stitch along the cord of a motif, then trim away the extra lace.
Ivory and matching
We call many shades "ivory", and they can be quite different from one trim or fabric to the next, so we always recommend ordering samples of the trim and the fabric it's going on, and comparing them side by side.
Pressing
Press face down on a thick, clean towel, on a low setting, through a pressing cloth, so the motifs sink in rather than flatten. Test on a scrap first.
Questions
What is corded lace trim?
A lace trim with a raised cord stitched around each motif, so the pattern stands out and holds its shape.
Which corded trim is best for a veil?
The 3 cm Corded Scalloped Lace Trim (1391T), which is narrow and delicate.
What does double edged mean?
Both long edges are finished, so the trim can be used as a band, like a waistband or strap.
How is it sold?
In panels about 2.7 to 3 metres long, so longer orders may come in more than one piece.
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