margecam you are right .....i handle that fabric all day long at my other job.....we make chairs and couches lots of this type of fabric .....just saw it in green with red .......and i would do a square knot with the cord if you are set on that ......but i take that fabric cut into 5 " strips and fold like double folded bias tape is when you buy it sew down both side for handles .................... good luck