I’ll be honest. I’ve been intimidated by piping for several years and was hesitant to work with it. But it’s easier than I was imagining. And the piping adds such a nice detail to a sewing project. I initially used piping for my golf club head covers but it can be added to a variety of projects, such as: potholders pillow covers bags and purses clothing etc. Pin it Materials cord/rope/foam piping – there are a variety of materials you can use from twine and yarn to welting cord or piping cord purchased from fabric stores and designed for making…
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Continue ReadingThis is my favorite way to join the ends of bias tape or binding, as you’re sewing it onto your project. It does take a bit of practice, and the bulkier the item, the more difficult it is. For example, using the method when applying binding to a bowl cover…
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Continue ReadingBinding is different than bias tape in that it doesn’t have stretch. So it’s meant to finish straight edges. Whereas bias tape is designed to finish curved edges. You can follow these instructions to make your own bias tape or binding (which allows you to work with different fabrics, colors, and…
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Continue ReadingA ruffled trim is easy to create, once you get the hang of it, and can be added to almost any sewing project. Ruffles are perfect for a brand style that is: Feminine Romantic Vintage Bohemian Farmhouse Pin it 8 tips for sewing ruffles 1 – Material The thicker the…
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Continue ReadingPin it I love making my own bias tape because you have more creative freedom. Color options are limited when purchasing pre-made bias tape, and it’s very rare to find bias tape in patterned fabric. It can also be cheaper to make bias tape. You can get 4 – 5…