Sewing Tip: Mini Cording

Tip by Betty

Cut bias 1 1/2″ wide (trim to seam width AFTER covering), I use J P Coat’s “Speed-Cro-Sheen” crochet thread, and the 5 groove pintuck foot to make mini cording. This foot makes covering the cord a breeze.

I measure and mark the width of finished yoke on the covered cording, allowing extra on each end to hold on to. Using the same pintuck foot, I attach the cording to the inset first so I can place it just right, then I add the yoke, still using the same foot. There are other ways to accomplish the same thing, try them all and use the one that you are most comfortable with.

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