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Fabric .................................................................... firmly woven, 6” x 4”
Notions ....................................................................... bias strips, 2” x 15”
........................................................... 18” length of
3
/
32
” filler cord
Needle ............................................................................ 90/14 Universal
Thread ................................................................................... all-purpose
Presser Foot.........................
BERNINA
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Bulky Overlock Foot #12/12C
....................................................................
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zipper foot
Stitch
......................................................................................... straight
Needle Position ....................................................................... as needed
Piping
Covered Cord Tips:
Fabric strips should be cut
1¼” plus the circumference
of the cord being used. Trim
the 2” strip, if needed, to work
with the cording being used.
This should result in a
5
/
8
”
seam allowance on the
finished piping.
Strips for covering cord
are generally cut on the bias
(diagonal); however, cross-
wise and lengthwise strips
may be used if there are
no corners to be turned or
curves to maneuver.
Once piping is covered, it is ready to be inserted into a seam.
Cut the other piece of fabric in half, making two 2” x 6” pieces.
Inserting Piping
Matching raw edges, place piping right sides together with one long fabric
edge. Place second piece right sides together with piping and first piece.
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Covered Piping
Fold wrong side of bias strip around
filler cord and position it under the
presser foot with folded edge to the
left and the cord under center of foot
so it rides in the large groove.
Using a straight stitch with needle in
the half right position, begin stitching.
Stitches will be sewn alongside cord,
creating a
5
/
8
” seam. Trim seam
allowance if necessary.
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Covered Piping
Fold wrong side of bias strip around
filler cord and position it under the
presser foot with folded edge to the
left and the cord under the left side
of the foot.
Using a straight stitch with needle in
the center position, begin stitching.
Stitches will be sewn alongside cord,
creating a
5
/
8
” seam. Trim seam
allowance if necessary.
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Position fabric/piping under presser
foot; adjust needle one position
closer to center.
Note: By adjusting the needle posi-
tion, the previous stitching will not be
seen on the finished project.
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Position fabric/piping under left side
of presser foot; adjust guide to left.
