Cotton piping cord is one of my favorite supplies to use for projects because there are SO many things you can do with it. You can make jewelry, create a giant wall weaving, even a rug! Truly, so many things.
Plus, it’s an easily accessible and inexpensive material! Available at pretty much any craft store (usually in the upholstery section) and online on Amazon.
So, I rounded up my absolute favorite cotton piping projects for today’s post to give you some inspiration for upcoming DIYs.
1. DIY net produce bag from Say Yes
2. giant DIY weaving made from cotton piping
3. how to make a rug
4. hanging cotton planter DIY from The Lovely Drawer
5. no-sew DIY hot pad / trivet
6. DIY small rope basket from Homey Oh My
8. potholder DIY with just one material
Have you used cotton piping for DIY projects before? What did you make?
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I am working on the cotton piping rug and I love the look of it. It is shedding terribly. Any tips?
Irene SmithJust an FYI Piping is not cording and you have used cording for all these projects.
Patricia PizzirussoReally great ideas. Personally, I would like to see how this would look if parts of it were dipped into dyes of different colors. Or perhaps fabric paint could be used on top for colored or metallic accents. I crochet and it’s possible to put two threads together for different effects. So metallic thread could be added to your pieces of cording to add a little color. Perhaps I will try this on a small scale. Thanks for sharing your ideas!
Olivia RussoThanks for your comment Nikita. Glad you like these ideas. On Amazon the material that I’m talking about is actually called cotton piping (not cording as you’re suggesting). Here’s the link to what I’m referring to: http://rstyle.me/n/cn4xt9mvmw . I also checked my local JoAnn’s Fabric when I was there yesterday and the exact same brand that I used was labeled as cotton piping. Hope that helps clarify.
Brittni-Brittni
These are VERY cute ideas, but what you’re using is actually cotton cording – not piping. Piping is cord that’s covered in fabric and has a flange for sewing it into a seam. You’ll get the wrong thing if you order online or head into a sewing store and ask for piping.
nikitaThe bag is a wonderful idea! What a versatile material!
Michellehttp://www.makeandmess.com/
Awesome Courtney. I could def use a market bag for the trip I’m on right now. I think I’ll try that when I get back.
BrittniI love cotton piping projects! I’ve made a market bag with leather straps from cotton piping that is perfect for the beach and farmers market!
Courtney