How to do Double Welting for Upholstery
How to sew a double welt cord for upholstery
Posted by Krys M.
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Double welting is a perfect finishing touch for reupholstering projects. If you have a sewing machine, it takes no time to make and apply.
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You Will Need (2 things)
- Fabric
- Piping Cord
Steps (6 steps, 60 minutes)
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1
First, you'll need to make one continuous strip of fabric by sewing together pieces like so.
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2
Here's how. Connect strips until you have a piece long enough for your length of cording.
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3
Then encase your cording rope and use your zipper foot to stitch.
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4
Put another piece of cording next to the 1st piece and roll it over. Using your regular foot, sew down the middle over your last stitch.
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5
Cut off the excess fabric as close as possible.
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6
Carefully hot glue it on over your stapled edges.