How to Attach a Thin Stretch Sequin Trim to a Pillow Edge

Attach sequin trims to decorative pillows.

The edges of throw pillows can be dressed up with the addition of thin sequin trim. You can select a matching or complementary color of trim to be added to a pillow. Any style or fabric the pillow is made from can be used.

Things You'll Need

• Sequin trim
• Hand sewing needle
• Scissors
• Tape
• Thread
• Straight pins

Instructions

1. Measure all sides of your pillow and add 3 inches to the total. This is the amount of trim you will need for your project.

2. 

   Sequin trims are available in different widths.

   Use a small piece of tape to wrap around each of the ends of the sequin trim to keep the sequins from falling off the edges. Sequin trim can be purchased in different widths.

3. Begin on the bottom side of your pillow and pin the trim to the edge of your pillow. Make sure you do not stretch the elastic — otherwise, your pillow will pucker when you sew it down.

4. When you get to the corner, make a small fold in the trim and pin. This will keep your corners square.

5. Overlap the sequin ends when you get to the bottom where you started. Fold the top end under the trim to hide the edge.

6. 

   Use the hole in the sequin to attach to your pillow.

   Hand-sew the trim to the pillow with a running stitch. You can either go across the top of the sequin trim and sew to the pillow fabric on either side, or come up through the pillow and the hole in the sequin and back down through another sequin.

Tips & Warnings

• When working with the corners and edges, make sure to use narrow stitches. Use a smaller needle so you can sew through the hole of some of the sequins. It is not necessary to sew every sequin.

• Do not use wide stitches or your trim will sag.