French Piping
Learn the intricacies of sewing a French piping so that you can use it on all of your sheer and lightweight garment necklines, sleeves, hems, pockets, or any edge that you are looking to create a polished finish. Learn more about binding options by viewing our single folded bias binding lessons.
For additional lessons on sewing bindings view: Single Fold Bias Binding – Edgestitch, Single Fold Bias Binding- Crackstitch, Single-Fold Neck & Armhole Bias Binding, Hong Kong Bound Seam Finish and Hong Kong Hem Finish.
| Module | Description | Step |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lesson Prep | 1-5 |
| 2 | Preparing the French Piping | 1-5 |
| 3 | Machine-Stitching the French Piping | 1-6 |
| 4 | Hand-Stitching the French Piping | 1-8 |
MODULE 1 • Lesson Prep
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | This lesson is in French piping. I am going to show you how to cut the bias strip first for the piping. |
| 2A | I have prepared my pattern. I have marked my bias strips and they are 1 ½” (3.8cm) in width. |
| 2B | And, I have my fabric sandwiched between two pieces of paper and then pinned them together. It just makes it easier for cutting. |
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