Use this technique to create a fringed edge on projects like napkins and table runners.
For best results us a loosely woven fabric like linen. We used a blanket binding stitch, but a narrow zig zag may also be used.

1. Cut you project to the required measurement. Determine the length of the fringe and mark a placement line from the raw edge for placement. (ie. If the fringe is to be 1” long, measure and mark a line 1” from the raw edge).

2. Begining at one side of the fabric, pull out a thread along the entire length of your fabric. This will be your stitching line. If a more visible line is needed, remove a second thread directly below the thread you just removed

3. Set the machine to a blanket binding stitch and sew a sample of the stitch to determine which direction the horizontal stitches fall. The horizontal stitches should fall to the left; use the mirror or reverse image to adjust if necessary.

4. Place the fabric under the presser foot right side up with the bulk of the fabric to the left. Insert the needle into the stitching line (line of pulled threads). Begin stitching with the vertical stitches in the stitching line and the horizontal stitches going to the left. (If you are using a zigzag stitch, one side of the stitch should enter the area of the pulled and the other side of the stitch should enter the fabric on the left.

5. When the stitching is completed, simply fray the fabric below the stitching line.

1. Pin the piping to the right side of one pillow front, with the raw edge of the piping even with the raw edge of the pillow. Clip the piping at the pillow corners to ease in place. Using a zipper foot, machine-baste the piping in place, beginning stitching 1” from the end of the piping.

2. Stop stitching 2” – 3” from the starting point. Cut the piping so it overlaps at the starting point by 1 1/2”. Remove the stitching form the cut end of th piping and open. Trim.

3. Place the pillow front and back, right sides together. Stitch with the piping piece up. Using the basting line as a guide, stitch the seam so the stitches fall between the piping and the bastings stitches.

To match fabric:

1. Fold the side edge of the fabric under and finger press. Lay the folded edge over the next panel of fabric and match the pattern. Pin in place.

2. Set sewing machine to a zigzag stitch and loosen the tension. Stitch along the fold so one swing of the zigzag just pierces the fold.

3. Turn fabric to wrong side and open out the fold, you will see a ladder formed by the stitching.

4. Using the ladder stitches as a guide, stitch the panels right sides together. Open seam and press.