trimmings & notions
some sequins to a scarf, ribbon to a bridal gown or favourite dress, buttons to gloves, beads to a cardigan, studs to shoes, lace to a shirt - with a little imagination you can transform your clothes and accessories with an array of different trimmings...
fashion, bridal and period trimmings:
beads - sequins - diamante - jewels - studs
patches - motifs - badges
buckles - buttons - toggles - clasps - frogs
flowers - rosebuds,
feathers, marabou trimming, feather boas, ostrich plumes,loose feathers
ribbons, satin, voile, velvet, millinery, tartan, striped
lace
bag handles - decorative chain
cotton drills - velvet - felt - silks – poly silks – muslin
linings.
Whatever you can't find at trusty John Lewis you'll find here for certain!
for fine trimmings for a very special occasion
Lancaster & Cornish lifestyle wedding trims and accessories with their contemporary edge and a strong ethical background. are inspired by the flora and fauna of the Cornish coastline and have organic certification where possible, from fabrics to trims to the inks used to print their designs. You simply have to take a moment to look at the natural-dyed bamboo silk ribbons, Habotai silks and the ribbon streaming bundles with such lovely names as 'English Rose' ... and if it's lace trims you're wanting, there is the 'Bohemia' lace wedding pack - all so lovely.
with fashion and frippery in mind to make your project that little bit more exciting have a look at gorgeous Ray Stitch for ribbons (we love the ribbon bundles), buttons (sweet striped buttons are our fav, as well as the clever self-cover buttons), lace, knitting and sewing accessories. House of Tartan sell ribbons in every tartan
and finally for very special vintage ribbons - Sheila Cook Textiles has a vast collection of ribbons from early nineteenth century to the 1950s - certainly worth checking out.
when it comes to beads - have a look Beads Unlimited , where you will find all sorts of beads - glass beads, wool beads, horn beads, metal beads, charms, bells pendants, and all the essential little bits to make it all work!
and finally, notions...
at Merchant and Mills, Carolyn Denham is really determined to make it easy for us to sew and get a sewing box together - her website shop includes beautifully packaged notions such as assorted fine sewing needles, dressmaking pins, tailor's chalk and pure beeswax in a lidded pot - ideal for needle threading and reinforcing buttonhole thread and high quality sewing tools - the website really is like visiting an old fashioned drapery store which is almost impossible to find these days!