By Kristin
You can apply these items to wedding gowns, invitations, wedding cakes and even center pieces. It’s amazing how adding a little accessory can make a big difference.
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New Shopping Category
M&J Trimming is proud to announce that we now have three new categories, Sew-on, Sequins and More. Here at M&J Trimming we strive to make a memorable shopping experience for all customers. Therefore, we have created these new categories in order to make your search easier for when you’re in need for these specific garment embellishments.
Within the “Sew-on” category, you’ll notice that we have recently added new items. We have also separated the sew-on jewels into multiple subcategories. Whether you’re in need of glass sew-on or shell sew-on, you’ll be sure to easy find what you are searching for.
Our other category is “Sequins”. For years, sequins have been quite popular on various garments. However, its’ popularity and demands have grown tremendously within the past couple of years. For this reason, M&J Trimming had decided that sequins deserved its’ very own category. You’ll be able to find items such as basic sequin trims to loose sequins and sequin-decorated appliqués.
Last, but not least, we have the “More” category. The title of the category may seem a bit odd and the decision did not come easily. After months of deliberation, we decided that this category would have items such as flower pins, chains, boas and more. Within this category you’ll be able to find unique embellishments and accessories.
We hope that the new category will assist in making your search easier when you’re looking for these items. We’ll keep you updated with more changes coming soon.
A Gift For Mom (DIY Fabric Flower)
5By Dara
Mother’s Day: May 11th, 2008
With the end of April and the beginning of May, flowers seem to be blossoming beautifully this year. The beautiful flowers and the warm weather is definitely a reminder that Mother’s day is coming up soon. It’s one of the greatest days for us to show our appreciation. Did you know that Anna Jarvis created this special day in 1908? She was a homesick gal who moved to Philadelphia in 1864 from West Virginia and after her Mother passed away she wanted to honor her by honoring all Mothers.
If you have not yet decided on a gift, may I suggest the flower pin? Almost all women enjoy the sight of beautiful flowers. However, after a couple of days the flower seems to just die away. For that reason I’ve made my own DIY flower pin. This way, my Mother can keep it as a reminder that the love I have for her is as gentle and internal as the flower pin I’ve made her.
Not only can she use the pin on her garments or handbag, but she can use it on accessories as well. The one I’ve made here, I hooked the pin onto a chain and created this stylish necklace. I’ve also made other styles of flower pins so she can switch the flowers to match her garment. The pins are very easy to make. Just choose a couple of trims you like. Either grosgrain, silk, satin or any decorative styles of trim. You can also mix and match like I did.
If you decided to make a flower pin, please do share. We’d all love to see how it turned out or if you decided to make something else, I’m sure everyone would enjoy it as well. The more ideas the merrier.
Materials:
- ½ yard of any style or fabric trim you choose. (Recommend size 1 ½” or larger in width)
- ½ yard of another style of fabric trim you choose. (Smaller than the other trim you’ve chosen)
- Stitching needle
- Thread (Color should match with the fabric trim you’ve chosen)
- Any style shank-button you choose
- Pin-back
- Straight pin
Instructions:
- Lay the smaller trim on top of the larger trim. Make sure the smaller trim is aligned with the left side of the larger trim.
- Using straight pins, pin the trims in place.
- Using the matching thread begin hand-stitching the trim along the left side. Be sure to stay close to the edge and start from the backside of the larger trim.
- Space each stitch at least ½” apart.
- When you get to the end of the trim, remove the straight pins
- Then using your fingers, push the end of the trim back towards the beginning of the trim.
- Stitch the end in place.
- Turn the trim around so that the larger trim is facing you.
- Make sure the edges of both ends of the trim is facing you as well
- Stitch the edges together, allowing the trim to form a flower shape.
- Turn the trim around and add your button in the center.
- Stitch the button into the center.
- On the backside of the flower, now stitch the pin-back onto the center.
- Now your flower pin is ready to be wrapped in a pretty box for your Mother.
