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With this method of applying decorative twisted cord, you
won't have to worry about it raveling because the ends are
sewn into the seam and the trim appears to be intact.
When sewing the trim to the edge, leave both ends free for
at least 3" to 4" and overlap them about 3". Separate the
flanges (the tape extension) from the cord ends in the
unstitched space by snipping the invisible thread that attaches
the cord to the tape.
Carefully separate the individual cord strands and tape each
end if they tend to fray. Overlap the loose ends of the flange
and tape them together flat on the project edge. Place the
right–hand tails above the cord and the left–hand tails
below (1).
Tape the left–hand tails over the taped flange, twisting the
tails back into their original order (2).
Manipulate the right-hand tails to return the individual
strands to their original order, overlaying them into the
left–hand stands in the correct order.Tape the strands to
the flange (3).
Using a zipper foot or a cording foot, stitch through all taped
strands and all layers next to the finished cording (4). Trim
the excess cord tails and remove the tape.
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