How to Make Piping – Sewing Tutorial

How to Make Piping - Sewing Tutorial

Piping is used in a wide variety of sewing projects, from pillows to bags to clothing, because adds a nice finish, and sometimes a fun pop of color, to the edges. You can buy pre-made piping at the fabric store, but honestly those colors tend to be pretty limited. Mayra at So Sew Easy shows how you can make your own piping so you can get exactly the color/print you want. She also shows how to sew your piping (handmade or store-bought) into your sewing project. Go to So Sew Easy for the tutorial.

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!