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1 JINGLE BELLS
Be there with bells on -
literally! Thread these onto
a length of thread to attach
them like sequins, or stitch on
individually. As a bonus, they
make that oh-so-familiar
sound, mercifully softly.
Trimits jingle bells,
£1 for six, email groves@
stockistenquiries.co.uk
2 SEQUIN TRIM
Glam up knitwear by
spelling a festive message or
adorning cuffs and hems. A
few hand stitches at regular
intervals will quickly secure
it without affecting the
elasticity. Trimits stretch
sequin trim, £3.40 per
metre, email groves@
stockistenquiries.co.uk
3 MINI DECS
Swap in festive buttons
for a subtle look - just
ensure they fit the existing
buttonholes. These ones are
available in a wide variety of
shapes, sizes, materials and
designs, too. Groves Trim
Collection carded buttons,
email groves@stockist
enquiries.co.uk
5 REINDEER
If you prefer natural tones
to glitz and glam, this ribbon
of Santa’s sleigh team would
look chic stitched along the
collar of a simple blouse,
but would also work as
the finishing touch to an
appliqué sleigh. Prancing
reindeer trim, £1.63 per
metre, plushaddict.co.uk
4 POMPOMS
The traditional Crimbo
colour combo is made
cuter still with a fluffy
trim. This one’s on flexible
wire, so it will work well
on more structured items
too – festive headpiece,
anyone? Pompom trim,
£1.35 per metre,
plushaddict.co.uk
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DIY Christmas jumper
Create your own upcycled festive
attire by arranging trims in a motif
like we have done here, then stitch
or glue them onto a plain garment.
If you want your jumper to shine
brighter, why not add a string of LED
lights and stitch a hidden pocket on
the inside to house the battery pack?