How to Make Cording From Scratch - How to Reupholster a Sofa | Episode 2

Hey DIYers, in this video we'll show you the right way to make cording. This is an important step when it comes to learning how to reupholster. Many parts of your sofa will rely on your proficiency with making cording. For example, you'll need it for the outside arm, outside back, seat cushions, throw pillows, front scroll, and skirt on this sofa. If you have any question about cording, piping, welt, or whatever you want to call it, let us know in the comment section below. Our Website: In this episode, we'll go over these points: 0:00 Intro 0:25 What We’ll Cover in This Video 1:38 How Many Yards Will You Need For Cording 3:59 How to Fold Your Fabric to Cut on the Bias 4:55 What Size Cording to Use and How Wide to Cut the Fabric Strips 7:16 Marking the Fabric Strips to Keep the Same Direction 9:14 Where to Get Supplies 10:15 What Sewing Foot to Use and How to Join the Strips Together 13:39 Sewing the Cord in the Fabric 15:45 Sewing Over the Joint 16:59 Outro: What the Next Episode Will Cover Full Length Video: https://ucprivatecourses.com/product/... The Tools We Use: https://ucprivatecourses.com/youtube-... The Subject of This 8 Part Series: Episode 1 - Measurement and Teardown Episode 2 - How to Make Cording Episode 3 - Tracing Your Platform to Make Cushion Covers From Scratch Episode 4 - Sewing Seat Cushions Covers Episode 5 - Making Throw Pillows Episode 6 - Making the Front Scroll Episode 7 - Outside Arm Episode 8 - Outside Back