STAR SEQUIN trim
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STAR SEQUIN trim
LacariaRicami Star Sequin Trim – 7.5cm Decorative Border for Costumes and Tailoring
70% PET – 30% Polyester | 7.5cm width – 5cm decorated | Sold by the meter
📋 Main features
- Composition70% polyethylene terephthalate (PET) – 30% polyester
- Total widthapprox. 7.5 cm
- Decorated area5 cm with star-shaped sequins
- Sequin shape5-pointed star
- SaleBy the linear meter – continuous cut
- WashingHand wash delicate at 30°C
- Ideal forTheater, carnival, dance costumes, evening wear
- ApplicationHand-sewn or machine-sewn with a specific presser foot
🧵 The border
The Star Sequin Trim is a decorative border designed for those seeking a dramatic and luminous element to apply to costumes, evening gowns, and accessories. The star-shaped sequins catch the light, creating a brilliant and dynamic effect, perfect for enhancing tailoring finishes and creative projects that require high visibility and aesthetic impact.
With a total width of 7.5 cm and a decorated area of 5 cm, this trim offers a wide and highly visible surface, ideal for borders on carnival, theater, and dance costumes, as well as festive wear. It is sold by the linear meter: when ordering multiple quantities, you will receive a single continuous piece.
🧬 Technical composition: why it works
The base is made of 70% polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a synthetic fiber that is durable, lightweight, and stable over time. PET ensures the trim maintains its shape even after repeated applications and gentle washes, without deforming or losing the tension of the decoration. It is the ideal choice for supporting sequins without adding weight to the base fabric.
The remaining 30% polyester adds softness and facilitates ease of use: the border adapts better to the curves of garments, applies more smoothly, and does not create stiffness in the seams. This combination makes the trim suitable for both professional tailoring projects and creative hobbyist work.
📦 Format and dimensions of the trim
The total width is 7.5 cm, of which 5 cm are entirely decorated with star sequins. This means the brilliant area covers most of the visible surface, ensuring an immediate dramatic effect. The remaining 2.5 cm acts as the base margin, useful for application with invisible stitches or for securing the trim without covering the sequins.
Sold by the linear meter: if you order 3 meters, you will receive a continuous 3-meter cut. This is essential for projects requiring decorative continuity, such as borders on skirts, capes, costumes, or stage curtains. We recommend calculating the required yardage with a 10% margin for any adjustments during application.
🧶 Recommended application
You can apply the trim by hand with invisible stitches along the non-decorated margin, or by machine using a specific presser foot for trim. The presser foot allows for precise guidance of the trim, preventing the sequins from getting caught under the needle and becoming damaged. If sewing by hand, use a thread that matches the base and use small, even stitches for a professional result.
For projects involving elastic fabrics (such as dance costumes or bodysuits), we recommend securing the trim first with pins or temporary fabric glue to avoid shifting during sewing. If the garment is frequently washed, reinforce the ends with a zig-zag stitch to prevent the sequins from detaching.
✨ Why choose the Star Sequin Trim
Compared to trims with round or teardrop-shaped sequins, the star shape offers a more dynamic and theatrical effect: the points catch light from multiple angles, creating a play of reflections visible from a distance. This makes it particularly suitable for theater costumes, where visibility under spotlights is key, and for carnival or dance projects where movement amplifies the brilliant effect.
The generous width (7.5 cm total) allows you to create high-impact borders without needing to overlap multiple rows of trim. This simplifies the work, reduces application time, and ensures a uniform result. Furthermore, selling by the meter allows you to purchase exactly the amount you need, without waste.
🎨 What you can create
The Star Sequin Trim is perfect for decorative finishes on carnival, theater, and dance costumes where a dramatic effect is a priority. It is applied to the edges of skirts, capes, bodices, hats, and accessories. It is also ideal for personalizing evening dresses, bags, belts, and decorative cushions, or for creating scenery and event decorations.
👩🎨 Who is it for
This trim is suitable for both beginners and expert dressmakers. Application is simple if basic instructions are followed (using a specific presser foot or hand-sewing along the margin), but the final result is always professional and dramatic. It does not require advanced skills, only attention to placement and the choice of sewing stitch.
It is especially appreciated by those creating costumes for shows, carnival, or events, by creative hobbyists personalizing clothing and accessories, and by artisans looking for quality decorative materials for commissioned projects. Selling by the meter makes it accessible even for small test projects.
🧼 Maintenance and care
- WashingHand wash delicate at 30°C – avoid machine washing
- BleachingDo not bleach
- Spin cycleAvoid – squeeze gently
- DryingLay flat to dry, away from heat sources
- IroningDo not iron directly over the sequins
- StorageRoll without folding, store away from direct light
📌 Important note
The width of the trim may vary by ±2-3mm from the stated 7.5cm due to manufacturing tolerances. The sequins are applied by hand or machine and may show slight differences in density between batches. We recommend purchasing all the necessary yardage in a single order to ensure color and brilliance uniformity. The sequins are delicate: avoid aggressive washing and direct ironing to preserve their integrity.
📊 Technical data summary
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