{"id":32065,"date":"2023-02-24T16:09:03","date_gmt":"2023-02-24T21:09:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=32065"},"modified":"2023-02-25T14:09:10","modified_gmt":"2023-02-25T19:09:10","slug":"adding-piping-to-a-flap-or-collar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/adding-piping-to-a-flap-or-collar\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Sew Piping To A Flap Or Collar"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Adding-Piping-to-a-Flap-or-Collar.png\" alt=\"How To Sew Piping\" class=\"wp-image-32146 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Adding-Piping-to-a-Flap-or-Collar.png 940w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Adding-Piping-to-a-Flap-or-Collar-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Adding-Piping-to-a-Flap-or-Collar-500x419.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Adding-Piping-to-a-Flap-or-Collar-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Adding-Piping-to-a-Flap-or-Collar-150x126.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 940px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 940\/788;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Adding-Piping-to-a-Flap-or-Collar.png\" alt=\"How To Sew Piping\" class=\"wp-image-32146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Adding-Piping-to-a-Flap-or-Collar.png 940w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Adding-Piping-to-a-Flap-or-Collar-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Adding-Piping-to-a-Flap-or-Collar-500x419.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Adding-Piping-to-a-Flap-or-Collar-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Adding-Piping-to-a-Flap-or-Collar-150x126.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is the easiest way I know of how to sew piping\u00a0to a flap or a collar. \u00a0You can use this technique to make an iconic Chanel-inspired jacket, a sophisticated set of silk pajamas, or even cushions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I was in design school, the thought of adding piping to a collar or to a pocket filled me with horror and I would often result in many sleepless nights trying to finish a garment. \u00a0That was until I found this\u00a0much better\u00a0way to do it and this is what I am going to share with you here today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I've created a little practice tutorial below if you want to get comfortable with the technique. \u00a0Of course, if you're going to use the technique on a sewing project, you will need the corresponding materials. \u00a0The shortlist below is only if you want to try out the method and practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>1 yard of satin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/4 yard of quilting cotton or calico<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a rectangle of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/fusible_interfacing\" title=\"Fusible Interfacing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">fusible interfacing<\/a> the size of the flaps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>thread<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2h7b249\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">satin bias tape piping<\/a> 3\/8&#8243; or 1\/2&#8243;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2h780wL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">piping foot<\/a> or zipper foot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making the flap and adding piping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut two&nbsp;sides for your flap. &nbsp;Fuse the interfacing to one of the flap sides. &nbsp;These particular&nbsp;measurements&nbsp;apply for bias tape piping at 3\/8&#8243; or 1\/2&#8243;. &nbsp;If you are making your own piping, to make your life easier, just draft the pattern for the flap with the&nbsp;seam allowance the same size as your piping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because we are adding piping, there is no need to make one side smaller than the other. \u00a0However, if your fabric has a pattern, large print, or stripes, match the stripes to the center of the pocket. \u00a0That is where the eye is drawn to. \u00a0It is important to strengthen the pocket so the lines, corners, or curves retain a crisp and smooth look. \u00a0This can be attained by using fusible or non-<a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/fusible_interfacing\" title=\"Fusible Interfacing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">fusible interfacing<\/a>. \u00a0If you are using a thin fabric like silk charmeuse, satin silk or similar, <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/fusible_interfacing\" title=\"Fusible Interfacing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">fusible interfacing<\/a> is not advisable because it could change the appearance of the fabric. \u00a0Use an interfacing lighter that you normally would use for lapels and collars.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Add-interfacing-500x375.png\" alt=\"adding piping\" class=\"wp-image-32124 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Add-interfacing-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Add-interfacing-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Add-interfacing-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Add-interfacing.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Add-interfacing-500x375.png\" alt=\"adding piping\" class=\"wp-image-32124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Add-interfacing-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Add-interfacing-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Add-interfacing-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Add-interfacing.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-93-500x375.png\" alt=\"adding piping\" class=\"wp-image-32126 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-93-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-93-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-93-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-93.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-93-500x375.png\" alt=\"adding piping\" class=\"wp-image-32126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-93-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-93-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-93-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-93.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-94-500x375.png\" alt=\"How To Sew Piping\" class=\"wp-image-32128 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-94-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-94-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-94-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-94.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-94-500x375.png\" alt=\"How To Sew Piping\" class=\"wp-image-32128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-94-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-94-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-94-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-94.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Trace a 5\/8&#8243; seam allowance to guide you to where you need to place the piping. \u00a0Pin the piping to the right side of the flap and the cord side towards the center and the raw edge of the piping to the seam allowance. Attach the piping foot to the sewing machine. \u00a0Slide the piping under the smaller groove which is the one on the right and sew the piping. \u00a0With this foot, there is very little margin for error so\u00a0make sure the tape does not move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don't have a&nbsp;piping foot, you can use the zipper foot. &nbsp;Just make sure the edge of the foot touches the piping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the flap out and lay the other side of the flap right side down on top of the flap. &nbsp;You have a sandwich now, with the piping in the middle of the flat and the fabric right sides are facing each other.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-3-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"adding piping\" class=\"wp-image-32143 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-3-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-3-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-3.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-3-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"adding piping\" class=\"wp-image-32143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-3-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-3-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-3.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pin the flap all around and sew again. &nbsp;This time follow the stitching line you have created.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-4-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"adding piping\" class=\"wp-image-32144 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-4-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-4-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-4.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-4-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"adding piping\" class=\"wp-image-32144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-4-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-4-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Untitled-design-4.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Trim the seam allowance to the edge of the bias tape piping. &nbsp;If you are using a stiff fabric you might have to notch around the curve every 3\/8 to 1\/2&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6636-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"How To Sew Piping\" class=\"wp-image-32135 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6636-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6636-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6636-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6636-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6636-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6636-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6636-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"How To Sew Piping\" class=\"wp-image-32135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6636-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6636-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6636-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6636-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6636-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6636-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Turn the flap inside out and iron it. You should have flawless piping around your flap. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adding Piping to Lapels<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6643-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"adding piping\" class=\"wp-image-32137 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6643-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6643-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6643-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6643-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6643-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6643-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6643-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"adding piping\" class=\"wp-image-32137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6643-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6643-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6643-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6643-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6643-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6643-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Use the same method to add piping around the collar and lapels. &nbsp;Here are some samples on where to use this technique.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6645-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"adding piping\" class=\"wp-image-32138 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6645-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6645-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6645-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6645-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6645-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6645-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6645-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"adding piping\" class=\"wp-image-32138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6645-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6645-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6645-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6645-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6645-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_6645-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>So there you have it. \u00a0This technique allowed me to get some sleep when I was in design school and it also helped me make some darn nice-looking garments. \u00a0I hope you're able to use this method of adding piping to your projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It would be great if you could share some of your experiences below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode370Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is the easiest way I know of how to sew piping\u00a0to a flap or a collar. \u00a0You can use this technique to make an iconic Chanel-inspired jacket, a sophisticated set of silk pajamas, or even cushions. 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