hi all
am making some box cushions for a window seat. there are two and they are approx 150cms x 45cms. the fabric being used is a all synthetic light weight chenille from JL purchased by the customer.
i have piped the top and bottom, but the fabric that i am using is making the top and bottom panel to gather up. i am using bias cut strips for the piping, and being very careful not to stretch the strip as i am applying it. i have tried making the piping first to see if this made i firmer before applying it, and this still isn't working. i have lost about 15cms length so 10% of the length when piping it due to the fabric 'ruffling' up. i have got a walking foot which i presume would solve the probem but cant use it to apply piping.
does any one know if i cut non-bias strips for the piping if that would work, or is there any other solution? i'm sure its a combination of the slight pile of the fabric and the stretch of the fabric.
many grateful thanks
Mary
am making some box cushions for a window seat. there are two and they are approx 150cms x 45cms. the fabric being used is a all synthetic light weight chenille from JL purchased by the customer.
i have piped the top and bottom, but the fabric that i am using is making the top and bottom panel to gather up. i am using bias cut strips for the piping, and being very careful not to stretch the strip as i am applying it. i have tried making the piping first to see if this made i firmer before applying it, and this still isn't working. i have lost about 15cms length so 10% of the length when piping it due to the fabric 'ruffling' up. i have got a walking foot which i presume would solve the probem but cant use it to apply piping.
does any one know if i cut non-bias strips for the piping if that would work, or is there any other solution? i'm sure its a combination of the slight pile of the fabric and the stretch of the fabric.
many grateful thanks
Mary
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