More Trims---Re-creating the pleated edging

Here is another great tutorial from Threads.  The pleated edge was found on an old pillow cover.

Click the dress picture to see a period example of similar trim at the bottom of the skirt.

 

From the article:

I recently found this embroidered cushion cover at a flea market. I bought it because I liked the edge trim around the outside of the piece, and wanted to figure out how to reproduce it.

Follow along for the results!

http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/29754/re-create-pleated-edging/page/all

 

Check out these articles for more information on trims.

 

Trims, Trims, and More Trims 

 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/24206/trims-trims-and-more-trims/page/all

 

How to make Soutache Loops

 http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/10558/how-to-make-loops-in-soutache-braid