Making Cushion Covers

LadyDee

Question for sewing enthusiasts.  
I want to pipe my new cushion covers but I'm not sure which is the best thickness of cord to use.  I'm using left-over fabric from some curtains so fairly substantial fabric.  Would 3mm be about right?

thriftwizard

Not knowing what size your cushions are, I think 3mm is about right for standard-size cushions. Bigger cushions would probably look better with a slightly thicker cord, and I suspect the boldness of the fabric also affects the end look! Sorry, that's not very helpful, but 3mm was what I used for my brother's plain mock-suede standard-size scatter cushions & that looked right.

LadyDee

thriftwizard said:

Not knowing what size your cushions are, I think 3mm is about right for standard-size cushions. Bigger cushions would probably look better with a slightly thicker cord, and I suspect the boldness of the fabric also affects the end look! Sorry, that's not very helpful, but 3mm was what I used for my brother's plain mock-suede standard-size scatter cushions & that looked right.

It's very helpful, thank you!