How to Sew Piping for Dressmaking and Sewing

Sewing piping into a seam is a great way to add some truly unique detail and a high end touch to your dressmaking and sewing projects. Sew it around armholes, necklines, princess seams or any seam where you would like some extra va va voom! It is also great for home dec projects such as sewing cushions and quilts or placemats for example. Piping can be sewn in a matching or contrasting colour and will draw the eye to this special little design feature you've added, therefore, in an ideal world, you want it to look neat and even. The best way to achieve this is by following my sewing tips shared in the tutorial - sewing the piping into the binding first then sewing it into your project using a piping foot on your sewing machine if possible. I also shares tips for sewing piping round curves and corners and what to do where seams cross to avoid unsightly bulk. You can find everything you need to add beautiful piping to your sewing projects on our website including bias binding, piping feet for a wide range of brands of sewing machines and piping cord and as always I've linked everything below for you. Happy piping!
► Sew Essential www.sewessential.co.uk/
► Husqvarna Brilliance 75Q machine Lucy used in the video www.sewessential.co.uk/husqva...
► Piping feet www.sewessential.co.uk/sewing...
► Husqvarna clear piping foot Lucy used (NB check compatibility charts for your machine) www.sewessential.co.uk/husqva...
► Husqvarna mini piping foot www.sewessential.co.uk/husqva...
► Husqvarna piping foot www.sewessential.co.uk/husqva...
► Bias binding www.sewessential.co.uk/haberd...
► Piping cord www.sewessential.co.uk/white-...
► Clover and Prym fabric clips www.sewessential.co.uk/patchw...
► Vogue 9319 shorts pattern www.sewessential.co.uk/misses...
► Khaki animal fabric www.sewessential.co.uk/animal...
00:00 Intro
02:46 Piping feet and haberdashery
08:18 Sewing piping cord into bias binding
11:16 Sewing piping into a straight seam
15:50 Sewing piping into a curved seam
21:42 Extra tips and techniques
23:05 Outro

[@missruthguest]

A great tutorial Lucy. I've always shied away from doing piping even in the easiest of projects but now feel I can tackle it in the future. Thank you

[@chocmeltingcake]

Condolences, love and prayers for the people of Great Britain from Texas !!❤🙏

[@ritaadler-everett5392]

Hi Lucy. Thanks for the tutorial! I wish I had found something like this 3 years ago, when I was learning to sew. One thing that as a beginner, that really confused me, was how important it is that the stitch line of the piping ends up on the actual seam line. Whether you buy ready made piping, or make your own like you did, the width isn't necessarily the same as your seam allowance. It wasn't mentioned in your video either. For example, the garment seam allowance might be 3/8 inch but the width of the piping fabric is 5/8 inch. If you place the raw edge of the fabric with that of the piping, the seam allowance will be off by 1/4 inch.

[@gypsygirl731]

This is wonderful thank you. I have a heavy duty singer machine so I’ll use a zipper foot. Piping used to scare me now I’ll be practicing. Vikki from New York

[@hippiekathy420]

I learned allot. Thank you. I subbed and will be enjoying watching your channel.

[@marathorne6821]

Excellent tutorial, Lucy! Piping isn't on my immediate agenda but I now feel that if/when at some future time I decide to give it a go, I have a good understanding of how to go about it. And who knew there was such a thing as a piping foot! 😯 Very informative 👍

[@dawnrising22]

Your tutorials are always so clearbto follow. Thank you so much xx

[@curveappeal8180]

Thanks so much! I know they’re a bit more involved but I really love your tutorials.

[@corajohnson1885]

Thank You for this Beautiful Pipeing. I am working on a chair cushion and appreciate Sew Essential tutorial. Thank You Lucy!

[@sewagnes6706]

Great tutorial as always Lucy, thanks 😻

[@cherylp.3347]

Great tips Lucy, especially part 2 on sewing piping around curves. Thanks.

[@elsafischer3247]

Thank you for your tutorial I have learn many things greetings from Switzerland

[@amyeklund746]

I've been intrigued by piping but haven't tried it yet. It seems way less intimidating now with this great tutorial.

[@nancyroche2801]

Great tutorial! One additional bit to include or to cover in an additional video is how to join ends of piping or welting as would need to be done around a pillow or a cushion. It's tricky to do so the joint is invisible.

[@sued.5698]

Yet another great tutorial with lots of hints and tips, thank you.

[@judithglavas9030]

Thank You so much for the tutorial.

[@balduvinaarmas8571]

Excellent.

[@michaelgracewatts2943]

Marvellous tutorial Lucy! Thank you for all the handy hints...Grace

[@claudiajones9075]

Very useful tutorial, thanks !

[@minerva5025]

Lovely; thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge. Immensely appreciate it and, of course, did subscribe. Kind regards

[@carolwebb9948]

Grea tips, thank you

[@vickipatridge5094]

Great video

[@kiranstyle1234]

Nice useful information

[@alipearce8301]

Brilliant explanation but how you make continuous binding ie join two ends round a pillow or cushion

[@samairasanam1933]

👌👌👌💜💜💜

[@WollongongSkyWatch]

I think many of us would benefit from a dark fabric being used against the machine / backgrounds used such as cutting mats etc.