My parents’ MC sofa had no piping (way back when), so I went with none in a similar situation. Answer from Steelbot2000 on reddit.com
Repurposed Mama
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How to Sew a Cushion with Piping - A Well Purposed Woman
May 17, 2021 - You can make piping on the bias, or by cutting the fabric straight which is probably the most straightforward. But the method I used for this chair was to cut the piping at a 60 degree angle.
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Piping or no piping? I’m going to recover these cushions with a new cream fabric and I can’t decide if I should use piping or not. Any input?
My parents’ MC sofa had no piping (way back when), so I went with none in a similar situation. More on reddit.com
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Piping is purely decorative (imo) and fairly old-school.. One could argue leaving the piping off could make it look more modern. Maybe a nice top stitch on the border depending on the material choice?
Good luck! Looks like a fun project!
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February 19, 2018Advice on making my first ever piped box cushion, please - MyDecozo
I'm looking for advice on making a piped box cushion, please. I've never done one before, so I've borrowed a couple of books from the library (by Heather Luke and Maureen Whitemore), searched this forum for information and looked at some YouTube tutorials. This research process has left me with some questions, so I hope I can pick your expert brains, please. The project is to make a cushion for a small chair... More on mydecozo.co.uk
Is it possible to remove piping?
It's sewn in between the seams, generally 2" of fabric wrapped around the actual piping, which is either cotton or plastic, you can take it out but then you have to re sew the job. You can try just splitting the fabric wrapping the piping & taking the piping out, but it's fiddly, can easily go wrong if you slip & will look pretty messy afterwards More on reddit.com
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Hymns & Home
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Chair Reupholstery Project Part 4: Piping - Hymns & Home
June 23, 2022 - Our next video in this Chair Project series addresses making and attaching decorative piping.
Reddit
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r/Mid_Century on Reddit: Piping or no piping? I’m going to recover these cushions with a new cream fabric and I can’t decide if I should use piping or not. Any input?
September 2, 2022 - No piping, but be sure your seams give the cushions a squared look.
Whats Ur Home Story
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How to Sew a Seat Cushion with Piping | Whats Ur Home Story
February 3, 2015 - Align the strip to the seat cushion to get a good continuation of the pattern taking care that the strip joints are in inconspicuous places. For ex. you wouldn’t want to see a seam right in the middle of the cushion. Use the below pic only as a reference. I ran out of fabric and had to use whatever piece I had left over aka.
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Reupholstering Dining Chair Cushions | Custom Style
January 29, 2013 - I just finished a home décor project for my aunt that involved more hand tools than sewing. In her kitchen, she has 4 dining chairs with upholstered seats that were becoming a little threadbare after years of use. I helped her pick out some upholstery fabric and I was delighted that she chose to make…
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How to Upholster Dining Chairs with Piping - Living a Real Life
February 22, 2024 - Clip into any corners and trim off any excess fabric to reduce bulk and ensure that the cushion is sitting nicely.
Sawdust Sisters
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How to Reupholster Dining Chairs with Piping! - Sawdust Sisters
September 4, 2025 - Be sure and cut straight, especially if your fabric has a pattern. Leave about 3 inches all the way around, for stapling. A standard size dining chair will typically need a 27″ square of fabric. 3/4 yard should cover two seats. Here are some reupholstery tips from Jen and Jack:
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February 19, 2018 -
Hey all!
I'm fairly new to this sort of thing, however I will try to keep it simple and I welcome all helpful responses as I know you're all the experts on this.
I have an old wooden reclining chair (like this one) that has two cushions as well as an ottoman with an additional cushion. The chair and the cushion pattern is a bit dated, and I'd like to reupholster the chair and possibly refinish the wood. It's all in great condition, just not in great style.
My problem is that these cushions have piping. I am wondering if when I reupholster, is it necessary to add new piping, or can the job be done without? If so, how would that affect the cushions?
Thanks in advance for any and all help!
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Piping is purely decorative (imo) and fairly old-school.. One could argue leaving the piping off could make it look more modern. Maybe a nice top stitch on the border depending on the material choice?
Good luck! Looks like a fun project!
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I have over 30 years experience in upholstery and I totally agree with Rusty, piping is just for decoration a nice neat top stitch is more current and looks great
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How to Reupholster Dining Chairs with Piping!
January 11, 2016 - How to reupholster dining chairs and attach piping.
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MyDecozo
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Advice on making my first ever piped box cushion, please - MyDecozo
June 23, 2013 - This chair is for keeps and once ... and bottom of your cushion fabric remember to cut for obstructions at the corners on the border and piping not on the top and bottom part, this makes a nice clean turn....
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Sailrite
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How to Reupholster a Dining Chair With Piping - Sailrite
December 14, 2023 - In today's blog, we'll show you how to replace the existing, outdated fabric on a dining room chair with modern and stylish fabric from Sailrite®. Piping adds a polished look to the chair and is the perfect finishing touch to this project. Even if you're new to sewing, you'll be able to master this simple upholstery project.
Instructables
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HOW TO REPLACE DOUBLE PIPING ON a CHAIR : 7 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables
July 21, 2020 - HOW TO REPLACE DOUBLE PIPING ON a CHAIR: HOW TO SEW AND REPLACE DOUBLE PIPING ON A CHAIR: This is an instructable on how to sew the double piping on a chair. This chair that I have, uses a decorative double piping along the front of the back. DISCLAIMER: I am not a professional upholster…
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How to Reupholster a Chair : 15 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables
October 26, 2017 - Most chairs are finished on the bottom, so the best method is to remove fabric in the reverse order it was put on…this way the last pieces you will remove will be the first pieces you put back on.
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How to Reupholster an Ottoman with Piping - Renee Romeo
March 5, 2018 - How to reupholster an ottoman with piping. Make piping and a fabric. Beginner upholstery. How to re-cover an ottoman. Tips for success. A to Z tutorial
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February 12, 2011 - Any time there are curves involved, you need the bias cut fabric so there is enough "give" to navigate curves. I also think bias binding covers the cording nicer. If your cushions are square or rectangluar, you might get away with straight cut fabric binding, but I always find I am happier with bias binding.
Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer
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How to Add Piping to Dining Room Chairs | Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer
January 23, 2016 - Oh I am definitely inspired to add some piping to my dining chairs now Christy! I am all about that no sew method. 😉 Great tutorial too. ... Christy K. James says ... Hey! Visiting from Throwback Thursday. I love piping. I’ve reupholstered a couch and had to sew the piping into the cushion covers.
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Upholstering My First Chair - At Charlotte's House
May 23, 2020 - I wish I had better tips for maneuvering the legs, but I don’t. Fold and make the fabric look as neat as you can. Staple a length of piping along the bottom edge and finish the chair off by stapling the dust cloth across the underside. Cushion ...