Piping is the ideal punctuation for an interesting seam, but it should look relaxed and organic. I used to avoid using piping because I wasn't happy that the seam connecting it to the garment looked too tight-until I learned an easy way to keep piping from puckering. You need to know why those ripples appear in the first place. Then I'll show you the easy steps to perfect, smooth, and elegant piping. Finally, I'll show you how to vary the look of piping by changing the fabric grain, and how to make piping without cording.
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