{"id":10880,"date":"2020-08-21T11:45:43","date_gmt":"2020-08-21T15:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=10880"},"modified":"2020-08-21T11:42:01","modified_gmt":"2020-08-21T15:42:01","slug":"make-use-piping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/make-use-piping\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make and Use Piping"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10894 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/how-to-make-and-use-piping.jpg\" alt=\"how to make and use piping\" width=\"500\" height=\"674\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/how-to-make-and-use-piping.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/how-to-make-and-use-piping-223x300.jpg 223w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/how-to-make-and-use-piping-482x650.jpg 482w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/how-to-make-and-use-piping-111x150.jpg 111w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/674;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10894 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/how-to-make-and-use-piping.jpg\" alt=\"how to make and use piping\" width=\"500\" height=\"674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/how-to-make-and-use-piping.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/how-to-make-and-use-piping-223x300.jpg 223w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/how-to-make-and-use-piping-482x650.jpg 482w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/how-to-make-and-use-piping-111x150.jpg 111w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>When I sewed my <a title=\"Woven fabric pillow cover for my sewing chair\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/woven-fabric-pillow-cover\/\">Woven Fabric Pillow<\/a>, I wanted to make a nice edge to the woven front panel, where it joined to the plain back. \u00a0Adding in some piping also helped to give the cover a nice shape and definition. \u00a0But the focus of my project was really the woven fabric strips and I rushed the piping, not making a perfect job. \u00a0Well, I'm working on another cover this week and want to make some perfect piping. \u00a0Let's see how I get on.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"atOvHfnTQf\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/woven-fabric-pillow-cover\/\">Woven fabric pillow cover for my sewing chair<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Woven fabric pillow cover for my sewing chair&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/woven-fabric-pillow-cover\/embed\/#?secret=atOvHfnTQf\" data-secret=\"atOvHfnTQf\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Making basic piping<\/h2>\n<p><strong>How to make and use piping. \u00a0<\/strong>Piping can be made ahead of time and stored, just the same way you make bias tape from fabric left-overs and save it for the perfect project. \u00a0In fact, piping needs to be made with bias tape, because it needs the fabric to be cut on the bias to that it will move, give and stretch around curves and corners.<\/p>\n<p>So we start with that first. \u00a0If you need a reminder on bias tape, here are links to some previous tutorials you might find useful.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Making continuous bias binding tape\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/making-continuous-bias-binding-tape\/\">How to make continuous bias tape<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Continuous Bias Binding Calculator\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/continuous-bias-binding-calculator\/\">Continuous bias tape calculator<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Turning corners with bias binding\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/turning-corners-with-bias-binding\/\">Sewing binding corners<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Use bias tape for a neckline or arm hole facing\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/use-bias-tape-neckline\/\">Bias tape neck and armhole finishing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Measure around your pillow, or whatever you are making, to determine how much piping you need. \u00a0Use the bias tape calculator to cut just the right size, always remembering to add on a little extra for overlap. You'll need to cut your strip of fabric wide enough to wrap all the way around your cord and leave a seam allowance. \u00a0Better too wide than too narrow, I cut my strips 1.5 inches wide.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10883 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-007b.jpg\" alt=\"how to make and use piping\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-007b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-007b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-007b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-007b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10883 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-007b.jpg\" alt=\"how to make and use piping\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-007b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-007b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-007b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-007b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Now you'll need to have an insert for the piping. \u00a0You can buy posh and expensive piping cord at your local sewing shop, and if you are making an extra special project or need an unusual width, this might be the way to go. \u00a0But for me, I had some washing line left over and it was the perfect width for my cushion piping. \u00a0It looks a bit bumpy but was just fine once I straightened it out.<\/p>\n<h2>Sewing the piping &#8211; the first step<\/h2>\n<p>We are going to sew over the piping 3 times, each time getting closer to the cord, pulling the fabric in tighter. \u00a0Our first step is just to make the basic piping. \u00a0Cut yourself a piece of cord just a few inches longer than the tape. \u00a0Place the cord in the center of the fabric, fold the raw edges together, and add a couple of pins.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10884 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-008b.jpg\" alt=\"how to make and use piping\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-008b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-008b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-008b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-008b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10884 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-008b.jpg\" alt=\"how to make and use piping\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-008b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-008b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-008b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-008b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>I add one pin right through the cord to make sure it doesn't pull out while I'm sewing, and then start off with just a few pins keeping the edges of the fabric together. \u00a0I don't pin all the way, it's easy to sew as you go.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10885 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-010b.jpg\" alt=\"how to make and use piping\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-010b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-010b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-010b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-010b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10885 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-010b.jpg\" alt=\"how to make and use piping\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-010b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-010b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-010b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-010b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Using a zipper foot, sew the first line of stitching through just close enough to keep the fabric closed and flat, and keep the cord in place. \u00a0That's all there is to it. \u00a0Basic piping now made and ready to use.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10886 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-012b.jpg\" alt=\"How to make your own basic piping and attach it to a pillow or cushion cover\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-012b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-012b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-012b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-012b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10886\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-012b.jpg\" alt=\"How to make your own basic piping and attach it to a pillow or cushion cover\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-012b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-012b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-012b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-012b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10887 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-015b.jpg\" alt=\"How to make your own basic piping and attach it to a pillow or cushion cover\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-015b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-015b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-015b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-015b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10887\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-015b.jpg\" alt=\"How to make your own basic piping and attach it to a pillow or cushion cover\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-015b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-015b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-015b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-015b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Sewing the piping &#8211; basting in place<\/h2>\n<p>Now time to sew our second line of stitching, used for basting the piping in place. \u00a0I'm working on a cushion cover, but the technique is the same for any project. \u00a0You need to determine where your stitching line needs to be, and apply your piping so that when sewn up close to the cord, the stitches will hit your intended stitching line, so creating the correct seam allowance.<\/p>\n<p>Starting the piping is pretty easy. \u00a0We will start with it just off the edge, and bring it onto the project in a nice gentle curve. \u00a0I'm starting from the bottom center of the cushion and I baste the piping in place by sewing a little closer to the cord than the original line of stitching. \u00a0Again, I only pin a little at the start because it seems to grow a little as you sew.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10888 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Piping-1.jpg\" alt=\"How to make your own basic piping and attach it to a pillow or cushion cover\" width=\"650\" height=\"247\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Piping-1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Piping-1-300x114.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Piping-1-500x190.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Piping-1-150x57.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/247;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10888\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Piping-1.jpg\" alt=\"How to make your own basic piping and attach it to a pillow or cushion cover\" width=\"650\" height=\"247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Piping-1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Piping-1-300x114.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Piping-1-500x190.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Piping-1-150x57.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>I keep mine smooth and even by lining up the edge of the piping fabric with the raw edge underneath. \u00a0Eventually, you'll get to a curve or corner. \u00a0In this case of the cushion cover, it's quite a sharp corner so you'll need to clip the fabric of the piping to allow it to curve. \u00a0Don't worry that the piping looks a bit puckered &#8211; that's just because it's pushed to the inside of the curve. \u00a0When turned back out to the outside of the curve, it will be quite smooth. \u00a0Pinning around the corners will help.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10889 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/piping-2.jpg\" alt=\"How to make your own basic piping and attach it to a pillow or cushion cover\" width=\"650\" height=\"252\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/piping-2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/piping-2-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/piping-2-500x194.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/piping-2-150x58.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/252;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10889\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/piping-2.jpg\" alt=\"How to make your own basic piping and attach it to a pillow or cushion cover\" width=\"650\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/piping-2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/piping-2-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/piping-2-500x194.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/piping-2-150x58.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>When you get back to the start, do the same as you did when starting the piping. \u00a0Simply run it off the edge in a smooth curve, overlapping with the curve at the start to make a little V shape. Trim off the edges.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10890 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-020b.jpg\" alt=\"How to make your own basic piping and attach it to a pillow or cushion cover\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-020b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-020b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-020b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-020b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10890\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-020b.jpg\" alt=\"How to make your own basic piping and attach it to a pillow or cushion cover\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-020b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-020b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-020b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-020b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Sewing the piping &#8211; getting up close and personal<\/h2>\n<p>Now we are ready to sew our final line of stitching and sew our piping in place between our layers of fabric. \u00a0I pinned the cushion cover backing in place around the seam allowance and stitched with my zipper foot.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10892 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-025b.jpg\" alt=\"Sewing the piping - basting in place\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-025b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-025b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-025b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-025b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10892\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-025b.jpg\" alt=\"Sewing the piping - basting in place\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-025b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-025b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-025b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Sewing-various-025b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>If you have an adjustable zipper foot or can adjust the position of your needle, you'll be able to get really up close to that cord and make sure all the other lines of stitching are hidden, by just moving the needle slightly to the left so your stitches are really close to the cord. \u00a0Use your finger to press the fabric in place and press the cord over to the side as you sew for a close finish. See how my needle is falling just to the left of the foot.<\/p>\n<p>When you get to where the cord is overlapping, take it easy and sew slowly through the layers in a straight line, right across where it overlaps.<\/p>\n<p>Turn and press and admire your beautiful piping.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10896 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/piping-6.jpg\" alt=\"How to make your own basic piping and attach it to a pillow or cushion cover\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/piping-6.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/piping-6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/piping-6-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/piping-6-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; 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