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From: GFranklin
Date: 07-11-2004, 04:24 PM (1 of 5)
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I am making a box cushion and all of the patterns that I have looked at cut the fabric on the bias to cover the cording. However, I have examined all of the cushions on my furniture and none of them appear to have bias cut fabric covering the cording. So, my question is: is bias really required or can I get the same effect by clipping at the corners?
Gayle
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User: GFranklin
Member since: 07-04-2004 Total posts: 101 |
From: paroper
Date: 07-11-2004, 06:18 PM (2 of 5)
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It isn't the corners in the seam that are the problem. If you cover with material that is cut on the straight of grain it doesn't give the same. The end result is that it will pucker and gather especially on the cords at the corners. It also won't wear as well...if you are sitting and moving on cusions whose cording is puckered you will find that in time they will wear out. You will be much more satisfied with the cording that is covered on the bias.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: GFranklin
Date: 07-11-2004, 07:24 PM (3 of 5)
Pam, I noticed the puckering on the cording around the pillows that I had made recently (can you believe it, I have thousands of dollars invested in a sewing machine and serger and I had someone make pillows for me ). Anyway, I thought it was because she didn't get close enough to the cord when sewing the fabric. Thanks for the advice.
Gayle
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User: GFranklin
Member since: 07-04-2004 Total posts: 101 |
From: stitchmd
Date: 07-12-2004, 08:51 AM (4 of 5)
| It takes more time and skill to cut bias for the cording, tends to use more yardage too. Some people making things for sale cut corners to maximize their profit. If you're making something for yourself you choose between doing the extra bit for a better result, or reducing your efforts with a less satisfactory outcome. |
User: stitchmd
Member since: 02-25-2003 Total posts: 226 |
From: GFranklin
Date: 07-12-2004, 01:09 PM (5 of 5)
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I understand exactly what you are saying. I have put bias binding on some of my quilts, and it does use a lot more fabric, but the end results are really nice if you have curves to go around. I think that as I make the pillows, etc., I will let the fabric dictate what I need to do. But, I agree with you, when I am doing something for myself, I like to do the best I can, even if it means using a bit more fabric and time to do it. The results are always worth it.
Gayle
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User: GFranklin
Member since: 07-04-2004 Total posts: 101 |
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