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I love to add decorative tapes and pretty buttons to embellish my hand-stitched projects. There is a lovely variety available, and I recommend you keep a good collection to inspire you. Ric-rac is a great favourite of mine – it can be sewn on by machine or by hand using backstitch or a stitch similar to herringbone. However, there are a few pitfalls, so do follow the instructions for working with ric-rac braid in the Techniques section. To attach other decorative braids, sew down each side of the tape in a thread that matches the main fabric colour. As for buttons, you will be spoilt for choice. I love to use buttons from my vintage collection, or unusual ones that I have found on my fabric shopping trips like the super little heart-shaped buttons used for the holly berries on the Christmas Tree Decorations. And there is always the option to make your own embroidered buttons (see Techniques).

I store my ribbons and tapes in a wooden box. You can wind them around a decorative form to keep them neat; alternatively, wrap around your fingers and tie or pin to prevent them from unravelling.