I Piecing

Note: Always use a full length of fab-

ric for the center Be sure to add
seam allowances.

If using two lengths of fabric, cut one

in half lengthwise, Stitch split fabric
sections to each side of full fabric
width,

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Piping

To make a continuous bias strip for piping, straighten both cut edges of fabric by pulling
crosswise thread and cutting along pulled thead, Mark these edges "A",

Cut away selvage edges, Mark these edges "B",

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To find the true bias, fold an edge marked

"B" to "A", carefully matching cut edges, B A
Crease along fold , being careful not to
stretch fabric,

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Open out fabric and cut away triangular
section along crease mark.

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With right sides togethe( pin trian-
gular section to opposite end,
matching edges marked "S". Stitch,
taking up a 1/ 4"(6mm) saam
allowance. B

Starting at one end, draw

lines parallel to bias edge
on wrong side of fabric,
spacing 2"(5cm) apart.

With right sides togatha( fold fabric,

matching drawn lines; then ofset the
lines so that one strip extends on each
side. Stitch, taking up a 1/ 4"(6mm) seam
allowance.
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1/ 2yd(O.Sm) of 44",4S"(11Scm) wide fabric will yield a 2 1/4"(S.7cm) wide continuous

bias strip applOximately 9yds(B.3m) long.

1/2yd(O.Sm) of SB",60"(1S0cm) wide fabric will yield a 2 1/4"(S.7cm) wide continuous

bias strip applOximately 12yds(11.4m) long.

Encase cord inside strip, having raw edges even. Using a zipper foot, stitch next to cOlI,
stretching bias gentl~

When stitching a seam with piping, using a zipper foot.

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