Part 8 - Sewing the piping
with MICAELA SHARP
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Once you have your cut lengths of piping cut and prepared, you’re ready to start sewing them together and inserting the piping cord.
From the Lesson Workbook
Part 8- Sewing the Piping
Once you have your cut lengths of piping cut and prepared, you're ready to start sewing them together and inserting the piping cord.
- Take your cut lengths of piping to the sewing machine.
- You want to join opposite ends together for a continuous look, so begin by taking one length and put the marked end face up on your surface.
- Take another length, this time putting an unmarked end face down at a right angle to your first length.
- Sew together diagonally using a straight stitch from the meeting point in the top corner to the meeting point in the bottom corner.
- Cut away the excess leaving an 0.5 in. seam allowance.
- Repeat this process to join up all your lengths to form one piece of continuous piping fabric.
- The next step is inserting the piping cord. You'll need to change the foot on your sewing machine to a piping foot.
- Place your length of piping wrong side up, so that the joining seam is facing up.
- Lay your piping cord down the middle of the piping fabric. Fold the fabric over the cord.
- Place in position under the piping foot and begin to sew a straight stitch down the length of your piping to secure the cord. Don't worry too much about making it tight at this stage, as we'll be sewing it a further two times.
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Micaela Sharp
Sustainable designer and modern upholstery expert. TV presenter and interior design judge.
Micaela Sharp is a professional upholsterer, interior designer and broadcaster who champions the art of reupholstery and its ability to breathe new life into pre-loved furniture. Growing up, Micaela learnt both carpentry and sewing skills from her grandparents. It was this knowledge, alongside a passion for sustainability and longevity, that inspired her to take up upholstery and set up her own practice. Whether it’s designing furniture from scratch, reimagining a tired armchair into an heirloom to be cherished for years to come, or creating a room scheme layered with fabric and colour, Micaela brings her unique creativity and inventive flair to every project.
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