Post by ladywendolyn on Jun 2, 2014 21:28:18 GMT -8
I noticed today in a post, that someone had to buy twine for their cushions because they couldn't find piping to fit in their machine. I am going to explain here how to do a piped cushion with a home sewing machine zipper foot with notched edges.
I am going to list extra steps I take for perfect results, I'll mark them as optional, but I do them every time.
1. Pick your piping, any size is fine.
2. Wrap fabric around piping and add 1/2 inch seam allowance on each side. This will be the width of the strips you sew. Once strips are cut, fold the fabric around the piping and prepare to sew. (It should look like photo below)
3. Optional.. Zig zag stitch the edges of your piping fabric closed, (or baste them closed) using a large stitch. This will keep the fabric from slipping and edges becoming misaligned or moving as you attach it to the cushion.
4. Now sew along the edge of the piping with the zipper foot, go in close but not extreme close. (See photo below)
5. Optional.... Now zig zag stitch/attach this piping onto the edge of your cushion fabric. This will make sure it does not slip and will allow you to create tension against the piping in the final step. Now add the other piece of cover fabric over top and zig zag stitch this attach it as well. (You can use hand basting instead of zig zag, but I always use my machine. So now your piping and cushion fabric are all joined together nice and even on the edge with a zig zag stitch, but the piping is not attached to the cushion yet.
6. Now stitch the piping down against the cushion fabric, going in tight and creating a little tension. (Not too much). This will ensure a perfectly piped cushion. Make sure the fabric layers are flat and not bunching under as you sew. You will not be able to see your piping as it is between your layers of fabric, but you should be able to keep it straight and flat by feeling it with your hands as you go.
i have attached a photo of a zig zag foot sewing some piping. The zig zag stitching I recommend is not shown, but it will help you get the general idea. I hope this helps some of you on your projects. I have also shown a zipper foot with a notched edge. The shapes vary, but they always have a notched edge on each side to help you get in close to your fabric.
I am going to list extra steps I take for perfect results, I'll mark them as optional, but I do them every time.
1. Pick your piping, any size is fine.
2. Wrap fabric around piping and add 1/2 inch seam allowance on each side. This will be the width of the strips you sew. Once strips are cut, fold the fabric around the piping and prepare to sew. (It should look like photo below)
3. Optional.. Zig zag stitch the edges of your piping fabric closed, (or baste them closed) using a large stitch. This will keep the fabric from slipping and edges becoming misaligned or moving as you attach it to the cushion.
4. Now sew along the edge of the piping with the zipper foot, go in close but not extreme close. (See photo below)
5. Optional.... Now zig zag stitch/attach this piping onto the edge of your cushion fabric. This will make sure it does not slip and will allow you to create tension against the piping in the final step. Now add the other piece of cover fabric over top and zig zag stitch this attach it as well. (You can use hand basting instead of zig zag, but I always use my machine. So now your piping and cushion fabric are all joined together nice and even on the edge with a zig zag stitch, but the piping is not attached to the cushion yet.
6. Now stitch the piping down against the cushion fabric, going in tight and creating a little tension. (Not too much). This will ensure a perfectly piped cushion. Make sure the fabric layers are flat and not bunching under as you sew. You will not be able to see your piping as it is between your layers of fabric, but you should be able to keep it straight and flat by feeling it with your hands as you go.
i have attached a photo of a zig zag foot sewing some piping. The zig zag stitching I recommend is not shown, but it will help you get the general idea. I hope this helps some of you on your projects. I have also shown a zipper foot with a notched edge. The shapes vary, but they always have a notched edge on each side to help you get in close to your fabric.