Sew What’s Up Presents
The Sew What’s New Archive
This archived content is from Mary Wilkins’ sewing and
quilting message board “Sew What’s New,” which was
retired in August 2007. It is being provided by
“Sew What’s Up,”
which serves as the new home for many members of “Sew What’s New.”
From: ruralgal71
Date: 03-07-2007, 02:41 PM (1 of 5)
|
I am sewing piping around a neckline and the bodice of a dress. All is going well except I don't know what this means. "Taper end at small dots." I have the small dots I just need to know what taper means. I have put bias binding around a neckline before and tucked the ends over but it is usually straight forward in this. I still have to add the lining so any answer would be great. Thanks for anyone's help. Heather |
User: ruralgal71
Member since: 05-07-2004 Total posts: 34 
|
From: dmoses
Date: 03-07-2007, 03:45 PM (2 of 5)
|
At the ends, you should curve the piping off the edge of the seam allowance so that the piping ends at the small dots. As you sew over the small dot, you will also be sewing over the bulky part of the piping. This gives a neat finished edge to the piping as it disappears into the seam. After it is sewn, you may want to trim the bulk out of the seam allowance. You can do this by first cutting the piping about 1/4 to 1/2 inch from the seam. Then pull back the fabric around the cord in the piping, and trim the cord close to the seam. Hope this helps. 
Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964 
|
From: MaryW
Date: 03-07-2007, 05:37 PM (3 of 5)
|
Another tip is to fray the piping after you have stitched it off the seamline. That helps with the bulk.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
|
From: ruralgal71
Date: 03-07-2007, 07:43 PM (4 of 5)
|
Thanks so much for answering my question. Knew I would get help here. Heather |
User: ruralgal71
Member since: 05-07-2004 Total posts: 34
|
From: paroper
Date: 03-08-2007, 08:59 AM (5 of 5)
|
I usually open the piping and trim out the cord just after the seam line to help with the bulk too.
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 |
Visit Sew What’s Up for the latest sewing and quilting tips and discussions.
This page was originally located on Sew What’s New (www.sew-whats-new.com) at http://www.sew-whats-new.com/vb/archive/index.php/t-21729.html
Sew What’s Up is hosted by ZenSoft