Embellishments
Learn the terms for all types of beautiful embellishments found on prom dresses, wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses and other special occasions. Get tips and advice about how and when to use lace, beads, rhinestones and more.
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Beads
Description: Glass beads (or seed beads) that can be sewn onto fabric, hand sewn.
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Lace
Description: Lightweight open weave, open spaces created by patterns are integrated throughout the fabric.
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Sequins
Description: Small, shiny disk used to decorated clothing.
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Embroidery
Description: A decorated fabric with a treaded design.
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Rhinestones
Description: An artificial gem or diamond that is faceted and sparkles.
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Glitter
Description: Tiny pieces of decorative sparkle material (plastic, metallic finish).
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Appliqué
Description: Decorative needlework done on one piece of fabric that is then applied to another.
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Buttons
Description: Usually disked shaped knob used for fastening two parts of a garment together.
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Bow
Description: A knot shaped with two loops and two loose ends.
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Belt
Description: A strip or band that is flexible and worn around the waist or hips.
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Sash
Description: A ribbon or strip worn around the waist, hips, etc.
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Piping
Description: A thin cording covered in fabric.
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Crochet
Description: A hooked needle is used to make a series of loops into a patterned fabric out of yarn.
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Brooch
Description: A pin with a decorative metallic design, rhinestones, or jewels. A piece of jewelry.
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Jewels
Description: An artificial stone cut with facets with a flat back glued onto fabric or set in metal that is sewn onto fabric.
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Feathers
Description: An artificial or real bird feather, a rod fringed with many barbs.
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Banding
Description: A strip of fabric that varies in width.
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Flower/Rosette
Description: Fabric formed into the shape of a flower, used as embellishment.
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Fringe
Description: A trim that is made of hanging threads, beads or other embellishments.
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Paillettes
Description: Large sequins tacked at one point, hangs freely.
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Ribbon
Description: A strip of satin or grograin.
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