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'''Trim''' is a form of embelishment commonly found in [[SCA]] [[garb]].  It is a ribbon of fabric that is decorated, usually with a pattern.  While trim is [[period]] in certain times and places, it is often used in the SCA in lieu of [[embroidery]] or other historic decoration.


Types of trim seen in the SCA:

* ''Store bought trim'' - this trim can be bought by the yard, and comes in many [[medievaloid]] patterns popular in the SCA.  Larger and more period patterns can be found, but they can be expensive.  There are SCA [[merchants]] that specialize in period and custom-made trims.
* ''Ribbon'' - A ribbon that does not look too synthetic can be store bought cheaper than trim, and makes a handsome addition to garb.
* ''Cording'' - Similiar to ribbon and trim, it is bought by the yard, and usually costs less than trim.  It can be used to immitate [[embroidery]].
* ''[[Tablet weaving]]'' - This is a form of period trim that was very popular in the [[Viking]] age.  It can be hand-made or bought from SCA merchants.
* ''Fabric'' - Trim on the cheap.  An industrious [[SCAdian]] can use fabric scraps cut and finished in strips to decorate [[garb]].