Table of Contents
Introduction 2
1 Topstitching 6
Topstitching Basics 10
Decorative Topstitching 12
Whipstitching 13
2 Applied Trims 14
Types of Applied Trims 18
Braids and Ribbons 19
Squared Ribbon Trim 22
Decorative Ribbon 25
Prairie Points 30
Braids and Embroidery 33
Braids and Piping 35
Insertion Trims 37
3 Applied Bands 38
Straight Bands 42
Houndstooth Bands 45
Tucked Houndstooth Trim 46
Fabric Bands 48
4 Piping 52
Flat Piping 56
Selvage Piping 60
Corded Piping 61
Fringe Piping 63
Piping as a Cuff 66
5 Seamed Trims 70
Straight Insets 74
Decorative Insets 77
6 Lining and Facing Trims 82
Turn-Back Cuff 86
Lining as Trim 89
Extended Lining Trim 93
Appendices 96
What Makes Chanel's Cardigan Jacket Different? 98
Copies and Knockoffs 102
Chronology of Coco Chanel and the House of Chanel 105
Finishing Trim Ends for Applied Trims 107
Shaping Trim 114
Making Crocheted Trims 117
Making Cord-Filled Piping 118
Seams 121
Reverse Seams 124
Techniques for Buttons and Buttonholes 125
Garment Index 128
Metric Equivalency Chart 134
Bibliography 135
Resources 136
About the Author 136
Index 137