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From: sewingrandma
Date: 01-28-2006, 04:31 PM (1 of 3)
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I'm making a cover for my machines and need to make my own cording/piping. Does the fabric for the cord really need to be cut on a bias? I know the bias would make it stretchy. Does the bias make it cover the cord better? The cover is going to be a basic front, back and insert. The instructions call for the cording to be sewn to the insert then front and back sewn to the insert.
Brockie
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User: sewingrandma
Member since: 03-06-2003 Total posts: 432 |
From: AndreaSews
Date: 01-28-2006, 07:26 PM (2 of 3)
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If it is not cut on a bias and you apply it on any curve or corner, it will scrunch/bunch/ripple/resist and not look that great. Are you too short on yardage to make a bias strip that's long enough? I think you could get away with a pack of Wright's wide bias binding in a coordinating color--unfold it and cover the cording with that.
Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007 
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From: bridesmom
Date: 01-28-2006, 11:32 PM (3 of 3)
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I've used the double folded bias tape as well after I've ironed it open.
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
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