Piping is an interesting way of adding detail onto your dress. This small element can make your dress look from boring to something, which seems like we have put a lot of effort into (when the truth is that we haven't).
The thing about piping is that we can make it using any fabric. You can use the same fabric as your dress or you can use a vivid and contrasting colour to highlight your dress.
If you want to know how to make your own piping click here.
Sewing piping is as simple as making it. A perfectly sewn piping is all about understanding how piping works.
This simple figure can teach you everything you need to know about piping.
If you're sewing piping in an L shape or square shape then you need to trim the corners to reduce bulk. If you don't do this then you'll end up with an uneven ugly piping. Similarly, if you're going for a curve be sure to V trim the seam allowance along the curve as shown in the picture to reduce bulk.
Sewing piping is the easiest thing to do.
Keep the right sides of the fabric together and sandwich a piping in between them as shown.
Pin in place and sew along and you're done.
Now you're ready to style it in anyway you like.
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