How to Add Piping to Your Bags - Bag Making Tips

When making our latest bag pattern The Kedemoth Messenger Bag, Adam wanted to add piping so we thought it would be good to share how we did it.
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SAFETY
In this video I use various tools and equipment. Please ensure you only attempt this at home if you are experienced at using the tools and have read and followed the necessary safety instructions provided by the manufacturer of each tool. This video is a very quick overview and I do not cover the full safety precautions in this video. Carry it out at your own risk. I cannot be held accountable for injuries or mistakes made when following this tutorial.

[@sleeplessinscandia6452]

That joining technique is genius!

[@lorriwall2523]

Very neat!

[@cheriramie5863]

Brilliant way of joining the piping! Looked like a beautiful accent piece! Thank you for another incredible tutorial!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thank you! 😊

[@CALB2009]

Excellent tutorial and brilliant way of seamlessly joining the two ends together! Thank you so much! ~~Christy~~

[@romainlorek3293]

brilliant, I skimmed through the video to the parts that interested me most. Now I know how to pipe a bag. PS: the idea to cut the fabric in the bias was new to me, great tip!

[@deniseballard8733]

Thanks Jo. Very helpful video. Love the joining technique as well.

[@a.robberts4225]

Love these fast how to videos. Excited to see more :)

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Glad you like them!

[@paulasews]

Thanks! Love the join technique!

[@margaretlang6440]

Fabulous!!😊

[@njame2137]

Very helpful. thanks so much

[@joysullivan9031]

very good tutorial thanks

[@lynnlaverack7334]

Fantastic. Made lots of piping over the years but nit with that lovely finish.

[@JustPlainLaine]

Fabricator FTW. Great pattern and video.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks

[@ParchCraftAustralia]

Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial!

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ParchCraftAustralia]

@@CountryCowDesigns i really liked the neat little square to join the 2 ends ...usually struggle with folding angled ends that make a messy lump! Very cool...Lindy

[@gaillynne1619]

LOVE the join! Wish I had seen this years ago 😅

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks

[@carlenlesesne]

How did you trim the seam allowance down to 3/8? When you put a ruler on top it tends to roll around since it’s not flat. Is there an easy way to deal with that?

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Unless you can find a 3/8 guide you just need to be careful when measuring it. I just try to not move the ruler around and take my time

[@ParagTailors1]

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[@sachithamithraratne6321]

This is what I was looking for. Thank you ❤. Please let me know what cutter are you using to cut the fabric.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thanks. It’s just a standard rotary cutter from Amazon

[@donnaf2666]

My aunt use to do cushion covers and to hide the cording ends...she cut the white cord away about 1/2" or less, leaving the fabric to lap over the cording end and fabric on the right. So both ends were butted and hidden in the fabric on the left.

[@tazwonder]

Can you link out to the foot you are using please.

[@CountryCowDesigns]

www.sailrite.com/Cording-Foot-Set-1-4-for-Fabricator

[@TwistedMinded]

You just trimed the flange down to 3/8 ,right? Not including the cotton piping. How do you not see the piping stitches? It seems like they may travel outside the seam allowance,or do you just stitch a little outside of your construction stitch? Sorry for all the questions

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Thats right, you trim the flange down. Don’t include the piping. Just like in a normal seam if you pull it open you may see a bit of the stitching but generally it’s not an issue. But if you have concerns about it you can sew the piping a little under 3/8.

[@user-cx5nx4xl1h]

Is it possible to do piping on a domestic machine?

[@CountryCowDesigns]

Yes as long as you use the right materials. You may find find this video useful Bag Making Tips - Sewing With a Domestic Machine - Country Cow Designs kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGXMoa2wjtaberc

[@stevenbissett]

What is the purpose please of piping on bags? Is it to protect the edges?

[@CountryCowDesigns]

It does add protection but I would say it’s mostly for the looks