So I made the trim by cutting a 3"strip of the fabric and slowly stripping the yarns away from both sides until a pleasing width appeared, realising it was to be halved in lengthways to provide a double pile. Then sewed it wrong sides together with a long narrow zig-zag stitch:
Yes, it would have been easier and faster to overlock a strip and slap on a ribbon to hide the overlocking. However this method had 2 advantages: 1) Thicker fringing better disguised the button loops underneath, and 2) It gave a more luxurious look of abundance.
So, this is all there will be for the famous trim. It may not be exciting, but it somehow feels just perfect the way it is. My next attempt (starting about May 2012) one will have a 3-layer purchased trim that will really JUMP out to emphasise those classic Chanel lines.
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