Hi Everyone! In Part 4 we wrap things up with a look at using trims to create 3D embellishments. This is a technique that mesmerizes me, I haven't done it that often and am still perfecting my skills in this area too! Melinda, the designer of the Melody Valerie Couture brand, provides us with a look at a technique called passementerie and I have selected a few other tutorial videos that show how to use silk ribbon to create accents like flowers! 

Watch the passementerie tutorial video below. I think this would be a great technique to use to add a graphic word as an embellishment to the front of a tee or hoodie. Something similar to this top I saw while shopping one day!

Week Four Task:

• Watch the videos and practice a few of the techniques demonstrated. I encourage you to go for it, try something new! Adding a simple flower or word to your garment can really change the overall look!
• Share with the group some examples of effective uses of trims on your garments. 
• Jump over the SWC Facebook Group for conversation and project sharing.

Tutorial Videos for silk ribbon embroidery are posted below. The 3rd one shows great techniques, but I apologize for all the ads, just click, skip add after the add starts to continue with the video.

Hi Everyone! In Part 3 we are going to take a look at sewing inserted trims to design interest to your pieces. Inserted trims can be sewn into seam lines, such as princess seams or between two cut pieces of fabric. Follow along with me as I demonstrate a few different ways to insert trims!

I'll be demonstrating these methods using several different Liberty Jane designs to help illustrate how the basic techniques and methods are used at a smaller scale. Follow along to understand my thought process, hopefully watching me in action will clarify any concerns or issues you may have with these types of techniques.

Watch the overview video for this months topic:

Patterns Used For this Topic:

• LJ Cosplay Day Dress (AG)
• LJ Hello Oscar (AG and Ellowyne)
• LJ Roebuck Bay Skirt (AG and WW)
• LJ Snow Club Jacket (AG)
• LJ Catalina Dress (AG and WW)
• LJ Steam Bib Top (AG, BFC Ink, and Ellowyne)

Week Three task:

• Watch the videos and practice a few of the techniques demonstrated.
• Share with the group some examples of effective uses of trims on your garments. 
• Jump over the SWC Facebook Group for conversation and project sharing.

Hi Everyone! In Part 2 we are going to take a look at sewing applied trims to add a decorative element to your garment. These can be used to cover seam lines or to simply add an interesting design element. Follow along with me as I demonstrate a few different ways to use trims!

I'll be demonstrating these methods using several different Liberty Jane designs to help illustrate how the basic techniques and methods are used at a smaller scale. Follow along to understand my thought process, hopefully watching me in action will clarify any concerns or issues you may have with these types of techniques.

Watch the overview video for this months topic:

Patterns Used For this Topic:

• LJ Cosplay Day Dress (AG)
• LJ Hello Oscar (AG and Ellowyne)
• LJ Roebuck Bay Skirt (AG and WW)
• LJ Snow Club Jacket (AG)
• LJ Catalina Dress (AG and WW)
• LJ Steam Bib Top (AG, BFC Ink, and Ellowyne)

Let's Take A Closer Look Sewing Applied Trims with an edgestitch foot. The technique demonstrated at the 4:25 timestamp, shows how to sew two rows of trim together on one smooth seam: 

Week One task:

• Watch the videos and practice a few of the techniques demonstrated.
• Shar with the group some examples of effective uses of trims on your garments. 
• Jump over the SWC Facebook Group for conversation and project sharing.

Hi Everyone! Let's talk about tiny trims! 

Throughout this 4 part topic, we will cover a variety of ways to use trims effectively in your design work!

• Part 1: Topic Overview & a Closer Look at Trims
• Part 2: Applied Trims
• Part 3: Inserted Trims
• Part 4: Trims as an embellishment or embroidered detail

I'll be demonstrating these methods using several different Liberty Jane designs to help illustrate how the basic techniques and methods are used at a smaller scale. Follow along to understand my thought process, hopefully watching me in action will clarify any concerns or issues you may have with these types of techniques.

It's going to be a fun course! Are you ready? Let's go...

Watch the overview video for this months topic:

Patterns Used For this Topic:

• LJ Cosplay Day Dress (AG)
• LJ Hello Oscar (AG and Ellowyne)
• LJ Roebuck Bay Skirt (AG and WW)
• LJ Snow Club Jacket (AG)
• LJ Catalina Dress (AG and WW)
• LJ Steam Bib Top (AG, BFC Ink, and Ellowyne)

Let's Take A Closer Look At Small Scale Trims: 

Week One task:

• Watch the Topic Overview and the Closer Look videos. Take some notes, get things prepped and organized.
• Check out the Ultimate Resource Guide for trim sources. (Find this in the SWC Bonuses section)
• Take some time to look at things you've made or just items you have. What is the scale and proportion of the trim to the overall garment? Do you notice when it works well compared to when it looks a bit off?
• Jump over the SWC Facebook Group for conversation and project sharing.