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23 Trims and braids

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Exploring the No Rules possibilities of making our own Trims and Braids, from passementerie inspiration to fancy yarns. We will delve into the No Rules archive and revisit making our own cordage, Tyvek braids and tufted edgings. This course is currently only available (and free) as part of the No Rules Textile Society.

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Contents

Introduction
Studio Trims Stash
Strips of Samples
Fancy yarn - inspiration and ideas
Vintage Scallops
Beads as trims, but not as you know it!
Crazy paving scrap ribbon

Fringes

Fringing on a wire frame with Claire Steele
Jen Johnson's tacking foot hack!
Needle felted fringe
Water soluble fringes

Inspiration from the No Rules Archive

Passementerie
Tyvek braids with Claire Steele and Cathy Gomm
Creating cordage with Megan Sharkey
Needle felted plaits
Tufted trims
Applique trims

Links and further inspiration

Braid Exhibition at The Japan House, London
Pinterest inspiration
Amazing online retailers of inspirational trims

Braids and Trims Zoom Calls

Zoom times and link
Saturday 8th April - new prompt call .mp4
13th april Trims and Braids.mp4
18th april Trims and Braids.mp4
24th april 2023 Trims and Braids.mp4
Trims and Braids and sculpture! 4 May 2023.mp4
9th May 2023.mp4