Fashion Design Drawing

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tuck, stitching with fine even running stitches as close to the cord as is possible.

In Fig. 112 is shown the cord run in a bias strip which is intended to be used as a facing for an edge. After the cord has been inserted, join the cording to the garment with the raw edge on the inside. The broad edge is then turned over one-quarter of an inch and hemmed down.

PIPING is a finish much used in all styles of dressmaking. It is easy to make and very effective. Cut bias strips an inch and a quarter

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wide, if the material to be used for the

piping is firm, as taffeta, etc. If a loosely

woven material is used, the strips should be a trifle wider. Join all the strips, as described

on page 30, and press the seams open. Then fold the strip over at the center line and

baste it flat, being careful not to let it become twisted.

Next prepare the edge of the material to which the piping is to be applied. If a stiffen-

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ing is desired, cut a lining of crinoline or canvas three-eighths of an inch narrower than the pattern or the piece to be lined. Baste this lining into position as shown in Fig. 113. If the edge forms a fancy outline, as illustrated here, turn the edges over evenly all around, clipping at the corners and folding in at the points where necessary. (Fig. 114.) Then run a basting thread an even width (about three-eighths of an inch) around the edge to serve as a guide. Next baste on the piping, following this line closely. Be careful to avoid any scantness at the points or bulginess at the corners. Fig. 115 shows the right side of a pointed edge neatly piped.