Types of Finishes

The knife-edge cushion is the simplest and most popular of all the cushions. It has just two pieces of fabric and four side seams that taper into sharp corners.

A decorative band of fabric that extends beyond the dimensions of a duvet or sham, typically added along three sides of a duvet cover and on all four sides of a pillow sham. This creates an elegant stitched trim, that is anywhere from ¼” up to 4” in width.

A 2 tiered decorative band of fabric that extends beyond the dimensions of a duvet or sham, typically added along three sides of a duvet cover and on all four sides of a pillow sham. This creates an elegant stitched trim, that is anywhere from ½” up to 1 ½” in width.

A feminine decorative band of fabric drawn up at one edge in gathers or plaits, which extends beyond the dimensions of a duvet or sham, typically added along three sides of a duvet cover and on all four sides of a pillow sham. This creates an elegant stitched trim, that is anywhere from ½” up to 3” in width.

A type of trim, consisting of a strip of folded fabric inserted into a seam to define the edges of a duvet cover or sham. Usually the fabric strip is cut on the bias. In contrast piping the fabric strip is cut from a different fabric than the body of the duvet cover or sham, usually in a complimentary colour. Often, cording is inserted into the piped fabric to add structure to the edges of the duvet or pillow. This creates a modern, clean edge, available in ¼” or ⅛”.

A type of trim, consisting of a strip of folded fabric inserted into a seam to define the edges of a duvet cover or sham. Usually the fabric strip is cut on the bias. In self-piping the fabric strip is cut from the same fabric as the body of the duvet cover or sham. Often, cording is inserted into the piped fabric to add structure to the edges of the duvet or pillow. This creates a modern, clean edge, available in ¼” or ⅛”.

In sewing, a pleat is a fold or tuck in fabric that is sewn in place. Small tucks, especially multiple parallel tucks, may be used to decorate household linens. These tucks are usually folded in the same direction, but our proprietary Regency pleat is designed with 2 parallel tucks with folds facing inward, or opposite each other.

A single folded edge of fabric that is stitched in place as a trim or embellishment, often used on flat sheets and pillowcase cuffs.

A decoration that is an applied ornament, such as a braid, cord, ribbon or other kinds of edgings.

A fine open fabric, typically one of cotton or silk, that is produced by looping, twisting, or knitting thread into patterns. Often used as an edge embellishment on household linens.