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Video: How to Make Pleated Trim from Petersham

Threads #184, April/May 2016

Evamarie Gomez and Stephani Miller; Videographers: Gary Junken and Jeff Roos

Petersham, a couture mainstay, is a ribbon that has many sewing uses and one of them is as an embellishment. It would make a beautiful trim on an garment edge, such as a neckline. Watch this Threads Essential Techniques video to learn how to create this style of pleated trim. Be sure to read Threads #184 (April/May 2016), for couture expert and contributing editor Susan Khalje’s article “Multipurpose Petersham,” in which she details 18 creative uses for petersham.

make pleated petersham

Also, don’t miss our video tutorial on how to shape petersham to a curve.

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  1. HollyJo | | #1

    Wow... gorgeous detail. Looks like a lot of work, though.

  2. doreet | | #2

    YES, I have needs to trim a old dark brown fuzzy coat,i wear all winter,to brighten it with some kind of trim.--gold braid,color,not sure how to do it.Got advice on "how to brighten up that dark brown winter coat ."?its just that basic polyester-fabric, maybe recycled from plastic bags..its very warm,but BORING-DULL-DARK--BEAR-LIKE. any thoughts? thanks!!

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