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Trim is an easy way to make a plain [[tunic]] look fancy. Trims are used on everything from [[Shifts]] to [[Shoes]]. Trimings also include beading and [[applique]], all things used to decorate.  
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Trim refers to the edging and adornment on garb. It can be made of anything, usually [[fabric]], [[beading]], and [[thread]]. Trim can be added to anything from [[tunics]] to [[pants]] to [[shoes]], and be both simple and elaborate in design.
===Types===
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[[File:Claw Tunic.jpg|thumb|right|[[Rift]] wearing a [[Claw]] tunic with [[Applique]] trim around the hem and sleeves]]
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===Types of Trims===
 
*[[Tablet Weaving]]  
 
*[[Tablet Weaving]]  
 
*[[Inkle Weaving]]  
 
*[[Inkle Weaving]]  
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*[[Decorative Ribbon]]  
 
*[[Decorative Ribbon]]  
 
*[[Bobbin Lace]]  
 
*[[Bobbin Lace]]  
*Machine Lace
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*[[Machine Lace]]
 
*[[Fringe]]
 
*[[Fringe]]
 
*[[Applique]]  
 
*[[Applique]]  
 
*[[Embroidery]]  
 
*[[Embroidery]]  
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===Links===
 
===Links===
*[http://www.cheeptrims.com/ is a online store] that has some really nice stuff for pretty cheap.  They have minumum length for some trim orders.
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*[http://www.cheeptrims.com/ Cheep Trims]
*[http://www.calontirtrim.com/ another online store]. Gorgeous trims geared towards SCA and Renn Faries.
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*[http://www.calontirtrim.com/ Calontir Trims]
 
*[http://www.wymarc.com/asoot/asoot.php?show=germanPatterns Tablet weaving patterns]  
 
*[http://www.wymarc.com/asoot/asoot.php?show=germanPatterns Tablet weaving patterns]  
 
*[http://www.wymarc.com/artifacts/classes/Tama%20handout.pdf How to make Tama]  
 
*[http://www.wymarc.com/artifacts/classes/Tama%20handout.pdf How to make Tama]  
 
*[http://www.wymarc.com/artifacts/classes/Whipcord%20bobbin%20handout.pdf “Viking” Whip-cord Braiding bobbins]   
 
*[http://www.wymarc.com/artifacts/classes/Whipcord%20bobbin%20handout.pdf “Viking” Whip-cord Braiding bobbins]   
 
*[http://www.mjtrim.com/ Trimmings]  
 
*[http://www.mjtrim.com/ Trimmings]  
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*[http://szarka.typepad.com/files/coptic-embellishment-a-simple-method-for-picky-and-patient-re-enactors2.pdf Coptic style embroidery]
 
[[Category:Amtgard Resources]]
 
[[Category:Amtgard Resources]]
[[Category:Arts and Sciences]] [[Category:Amtgard Things]] [[Category:Garb]]
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[[Category:Arts and Sciences]] [[Category:Garb]]
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Latest revision as of 18:01, 30 March 2016

Trim refers to the edging and adornment on garb. It can be made of anything, usually fabric, beading, and thread. Trim can be added to anything from tunics to pants to shoes, and be both simple and elaborate in design.

Rift wearing a Claw tunic with Applique trim around the hem and sleeves

Types of Trims

Links