Millinery material: ribbons (Petersham and Grosgrain)

Ribbons used to line head fittings are known as petersham ribbon or grosgrain ribbon.
Grosgrain are  traditionally stitched into skirts at the waistband. It has a straight woven edge.

Petersham is used in ladies’ hats & is easily recognised by its scalloped edges.
Petersham has been around since 1848!!
Petersham is also used in mens’ hats & has a straight edge & therefore comes as grosgrain.
Do not use polyester petershams - they have no stretch & melt under an iron.
Best quality petersham available on the market at present is ’Panda Petersham’.

Modern petersham / grosgrain:

Vintage petersham / grosgrain: