ribbon trim

Fabric strip embellishment

Ribbon trim is decorative ribbon used to embellish clothing, curtains, pillows, or other fabric items.

The ribbon is sewn or glued along edges, seams, or surfaces to add visual interest: She added ribbon trim to the hem of the dress.

In sewing and craft contexts, ribbon trim encompasses various widths, textures, and materials—satin, grosgrain, velvet—chosen to complement the base fabric.

Related
  • satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
  • laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
  • bindingLegally or morally required
  • edgingDecorative border material
  • braidInterwoven strand pattern

bias tape · velvet · bow · hair bow · sewing · sewing notions · craft supplies · embellishment · grosgrain · ruffle · decorative · silky · border · fabric · delicate · festive · gift · gift wrap

Opposites
decorative vs. functional sewing elements

ribbon trimseam allowance

Fabric between edge and stitches

interfacing · boning · hemming · darts · buttonholes

applied decoration vs. unadorned surface

ribbon trimraw edge

Unsealed fabric boundary

unembellished · clean lines · untrimmed

delicate/feminine ornamentation vs. utilitarian/industrial fastening

ribbon trimhardware

Metal goods and fittings

grommets · rivets

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G