Piping
Description: A thin cording covered in fabric.
Uses: Used for edging or finishing a seam or hemline.
Care: Spot treat
Alteration Tips: When hemming, the garment must be taken up from the next seam above the piping if the detail wants to be kept.
Expert Advice: Coordinating piping adds great texture to a gown, while contrasting piping gives you a completely new look.