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Trim or trimming in fashion clothing is a form of applied ornament, such as ribbon, ruffles, belts or narrow bands and linings. Such trims once were a characteristic of mid-Victorian fashion. Historically, all trim were made and applied by hand, which made heavily trimmed furnishings and garments expensive and high-rank as shown in figure 1.Continue reading “Ancient, Japanese, weaving & braiding techniques and making of fashion trims.”