flat fold piping strip??

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04-17-2010, 04:35 PM

Dina

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Does anyone know what a flat fold piping strip is? I know what piping is...like you put around the yoke in a Western shirt, but I can't figure out what a flat fold piping strip is. My sister is really the one who wants to know, as she just called and asked me...the supposed sewing expert. But I don't know. Can anyone help me out?

04-17-2010, 04:38 PM

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I think she is referring to a flange. It is done just like piping with out the cord.

04-17-2010, 04:46 PM

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I think she is referring to a flange. It is done just like piping with out the cord.

Yes. Picture the trim on a pillow case. Just a narrow folded strip of fabric sewn between the other fabrics. It gives a framed effect, kind of like the double matting a photo or artwork.

04-17-2010, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Pam

I think she is referring to a flange. It is done just like piping with out the cord.

Yes. Picture the trim on a pillow case. Just a narrow folded strip of fabric sewn between the other fabrics. It gives a framed effect, kind of like the double matting a photo or artwork.

Great reply and a visual. Well done.

04-18-2010, 05:57 AM

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Thanks. This is exactly what I needed to know!!

04-18-2010, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Pam

I think she is referring to a flange. It is done just like piping with out the cord.

Yes. Picture the trim on a pillow case. Just a narrow folded strip of fabric sewn between the other fabrics. It gives a framed effect, kind of like the double matting a photo or artwork.

Great reply and a visual. Well done.

great to know