Now and again, we like to add brand new
fabric trim
styles to our stock here at Athena's Grove. We seek out styles from the whole world that we believe will help our fashionable clients grow
their business. Then, we offer them at the fairest prices almost anywhere on
the market. That's just part of our mission to beautify the world, one yard at a
time.
Many of you have asked us for more
black and gold fabric trims so here you go!
"Manuscript Fleur"
is a new addition to the fabulous embellishments
Athena's Grove proudly presents to fashion designers, interior
designers, theater and movie costumers, DIYers, crafters and home sewing
enthusiasts. Nothing is more fun for us than the delight on the face of
our clients when they see their finished projects with our trims on them.
How
many times have you been shopping for trim, either online or in
person, and you just can't tell if the fabric trim you're looking at is
going to match the fabric you've got at home? Never fear! We can send
you samples free of charge (up to 10). Just go to our contact page on the
store and let us know the styles and colors of fabric trims that you
would like. Include your address and we'll send them as soon as possible. PROBLEM SOLVED!
"Manuscript
Fleur" reminds us of the kinds of flower details you would see around
the edged of a medieval or renaissance illuminated manuscript. They are
so intricate and lovely, and this trim can add that same element of
elegance and whimsy to your projects.
At 1-5/16 inch
this style is great for borders around throw pillows, going around
necklines on historical fashions like T-tunics and bliauts, hems of
jeans or curtains or anything you want to dress up a bit. We find it
best to use a thread that matches the trim as closely as possible and
then zig zig stitch over the edge of the trim so it encloses and
encapsulates the edge of the trim, preventing it from curling or
crinkling if you choose to wash it (most of our fabric trims can be
laundered, but as with all textile products, we urge you to test a small
piece before you commit it to your final project!)
Another of our
favorite pieces of advice is to buy enough extra fabric and trimmings
to make matching accessories, like a pouch. You always need a place to
keep knick knacks while you're walking around without having to carry
them all in your hands or a bulky bag that may not go with your ensemble
(assuming it's clothing).
The famous fashion designer Coco Chanel said,
"You can be gorgeous at thirty, charming at forty, and irresistible for the rest of your life."
Words to live by, don't you think?
As
always, we love hearing from you, our fans and clients. Please send us
your comments and questions and pictures of your projects (please let us
know if you are ok with us sharing them in our gallery and our blog!)
Athena's Grove Fabric Trims
This fabric trim is called Coeur de Royaux (Heart of the Monarchy). It comes in 2 different widths and 4 different colors. This is the wider of the two options (one of the color combinations ONLY comes in wide).
