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Specifying piping on a textile pet bed.
What should a piping detail show in a pet bed brief?
details to the table.
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THE BUYING ANSWER
Start with a clear definition.
Mark the edges receiving piping and describe the intended visible size, colour and join location. Review corners on the assembled bed or cover. A straight piping sample does not show how the detail behaves around the final shape.
The decision behind the detail.
Adding piping can alter seam bulk and appearance. Compare it with the cover fabric and nearby fastening details.
PREPARE ONLY WHAT IS RELEVANT
Three details to bring.
- Piped edges
- Mark the seams included in the design.
- Appearance reference
- Describe visible size and contrast against the cover.
- Join location
- Identify where the piping ends or joins.
Check together
- Inspect corners and curved sections.
- Review the reverse seam construction.
- Recheck the sample after changing piping material.
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