Check out the method that I use for utilizing fusible interfacing to make and attach piping to a bag. It makes the process quick and easy, and your piping will look crisp and professional! Enjoy this free video!
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Yes, I have added piping to a “slip cover” I made for my wing back chair”.
I have always wanted to do that!
I just love this technique, makes so much sense, never would have thought of it. I don’t know anyone that sews, so you are my mentor and teacher
Aww! You are so sweet Cheryl!
Yes, I’ve attached piping to pillow covers and a toaster cover. Thank you for this tutorial, I have never enclosed the piping completely before sewing into the project before, and I like this method! Thanks! Also, prefer streaming …
Thank you Rose, so happy it was helpful!
Yes…I’m a Bag Lady.
Have you ever attached piping To the base and not create piping I have seen this method in slipcovers
I actually have yet to upholster anything but I have always wanted to!
I’ve made piping before. I love the fusible method. How do you calculate the distance around the fabric for the piping? Is it the circumference 1/4″ in? I like the streaming tutorials.
Hi Sue, I use the 1-1/2″ wide bias fabric for a 1/2″ seam allowance with the 5/32″ Dritz cotton cording – I actually haven’t used a different width, so I don’t have a calculation to offer. In the instance of that, I would probably create a little sample of the piping and see how much extra width I need for whatever the seam allowance is.
Hi Sara,
Yes I’ve attached piping to my sewing machine cover but have never thought of doing it your way with fusible web – it looks like a really good idea and I’ll try it next time. Thanks for the tip.
By the way I’ve made my own mini ironing board from a piece of thick cork matting (an old rectangular bath mat), covered with thermal wadding and topped with a piece of cotton fabric that’s big enough to go all the way round to the back and be secured with thumb tacks pushed into the cork. I take it to my sewing group and it works really well, and cost almost nothing to make as I had everything I needed in my stash.
I’m from near Truro in Cornwall, UK – it’s nice to share crafting tips across the world. I’ll look forward to watching your videos in the future.
Best wishes, Deborah
OH wow that sounds great, I will have to keep that in mind!!
Yes, I have sewn lots of piping. The 2nd method you used is used for trim. When using fabric wrapped cording you can keep it tidier by leaving a few inches at each end free of fusing or basting. Start sewing it down a few inches down the piping. When you are a few inches from end – cut one piece of cording shorter that fabric end and then lay other side down and cut fabric and cording so it buts up against other end – it will lay nested inside. Turn under other end 1/4 inch to hide raw edge. Fold and complete sewing binding downndoes that make sense?
Thank you Linda!
I AM A BAG LADY! Yes, I’ve sewn with piping. I use it in my bags, home dec, garments and heirloom items. You method makes it very easy to do. Nancy’s Notions sells pre-wrapped fusible piping which is great if you only need piping occasionally and don’t want to buy cording in bulk. However, the pre-fused piping would be more costly than doing it yourself. Thanks for the tips.
I have seen that piping before! It seemed like a great idea, but you’re right, make it yourself is definitely cheaper!
Yes I have used piping on cushions, pillows clothing especially on shirts. Always up for some additional info to make my sewing stitching easier.
A long time ago I attached piping to seveal pillows.
I remember it was ‘yuk’ in the corners and also holding the cord into the bias.
Thanks for the tip to use fusible web. Great!!!
I will use that next time for sure.
I’ve attached lots of cording but never thought of using fusible ! Great tip – THANKS !
I love to do piping but always have a problem. I love your idea of how to do piping. What a great idea, your never to old to learn something new. Yes, I’m a bag lady!
Thank you Jeanne!
I like to add piping to pillows and bags. Using the fusible web will really help the process! Thanks!
Thank you Lynn!!
I am a bag lady! Not as great as you are though. I have used piping on one bag. I broke at least 7 needles hitting the piping while trying to sew it in. I think after a few colorful words I said, “NEVER AGAIN”! However, after watching your video I am absolutely going to give it another shot! Thank you so much for showing us the trick to sewing it in. It has been very helpful!
Thanks Esther, fellow bag lady! Glad to know that it was helpful!
I’m a maker of bags. but not a bag a week. Your video is great! I’ll be looking forward to your next streaming video. I prefer streaming. I’ve done piping on clothing but not on bags. Your video was great! thank you.
Thank you so much, hope to see you on the next live stream! 🙂
thank you this is very helpfull …
No I have not made piping before. Before I found your web site I bought your train case pattern (McCalls) and have been trying to work myself up to try to make them. Do you have a video I can purchase to show me how to make them? Do you think this is to difficult to try for my first time? You make it look so easy. I love you shows and try to catch them on Sunday and Tuesday.
Hi Tommye! Thank you for your comment. There is a video available for purchase here: https://sewsweetness.com/products/crimson-clover-train-cases-pre-order (just select ‘Video Only’ from the dropdown box). Thank you!
I really wanna be a bag lady!
Great idea to use the fusible web for anchoring the binding. thank you for sharing.
I’ve used piping many times on valances, cushions and bags…sometimes I’ve even been successful! Your tutorial will certainly help increase my success rate. Thank you!
Thank you so much, Karla!
I’ve used piping for years, usually making my own. But I love this.
I’m a bag lady. Drives my friend crazy!!!!
I’m excited to try piping now! Thank you Sara! And I’m off to order your Minikins set!
So happy that the tutorial was helpful, Wendy! Can’t wait to see your Minikins!!
I’m a back lady
I am a bag lady. Not as much as I would like!
I have made piping for wicker cushions
I use piping a lot on my bag projects. Instead of the cotton cording which gets rather expensive, however, I use sisal or jute twine. A ball of this twine is much less expensive than the cotton cord and I find that the rigidity of the twine better fills in the area between the cotton fabric making the piping “stand up” quite nicely. I do love your use of the fusible. Thank you so much for your great tutorial.
No, I have never done piping.
No I have never done piping. Thank you for the how to!