Cords are an essential item of haberdashery and a great addition to your sewing box, our extensive range of Cords vary in structure and width and start at as little as 1mm and are one of the most versatile items we sell. Cords are an item that we do not think of often but we use almost every day. Cords are useful for a range of projects and are particularly valuable in clothing and dressmaking. Our range of 3mm Anorak Cord and 4mm Polyester Cord are particularly useful for dressmaking applications and are often used in jackets, trousers and hoodies. To provide some inspiration for your craft and dressmaking projects, here are just a few ways you can use our different types of Cord. Piping Cord - one of most versatile range of Cords (and undoubtedly our most popular) is Piping Cord. Piping is one of the easiest embellishments to use in your sewing projects and can produce excellent and professional looking results. Although predominantly used in home furnishing projects to decorate the edges of items such as cushions, pillows and curtains; piping Cords can also be used to achieve eye-catching results in your dressmaking projects such as at the waistband of trousers or or following the outside contours of a jacket. If there is an edge or a seam to be decorated then piping Cord is the way to do it. Anorak Cord - this is an excellent quality Cord which can be used for many dressmaking applications and is a popular choice for use as a tie in hooded jackets and jogging bottoms. Rayon Cord - we stock a great selection of Rayon Cord which is a high quality range of Cord which is especially popular for projects such as gift wrapping. This is a durable, high quality Cord which is very useful for projects such as gift bag handles. Our excellent quality Cord is smooth to the touch and with it's silky smooth finish this is a great choice for greeting cards, christmas decorations and restaurant and cafe menus. Lurex Rayon Cord - composed of 50% mixed fibres, 35% polyester ad 15% metallic polyester this is a luxurious Cord of sparkly, eye catching appearance. Lurex Rayon Cord is particularly popular during the festive period for decorative use including tree decoration, table decoration and for displaying Christmas cards. Due to it's strong and long lasting qualities, Lurex Rayon Cord is a great choice when making gift bags. Acrylic Webbing - this strong, durable range of Cord is particularly versatile and can be used for many projects including bag straps, belts and apron ties. Many dressmakers choose to utilise this Cord for use as shoulder straps, dresses and tops. Acrylic Webbing can be covered with ribbon or binding making this an attractive addition to your handmade clothing which feels very comfortable against the skin. Polypropylene Webbing - this general purpose Cord is suitable for a number of practical purposes including upholstery, belts and pet leashes. For those who are fond of the outdoors, this Cord comes in particularly useful for rock climbing harnesses and hiking equipment as it is tough, durable and easy to clean. [caption id="attachment_6379" align="aligncenter" width="168"]whiteandgoldsevenmmlurexrayonclose_1 Lurex Rayon Cord is a particularly attractive Cord which is useful for a number of applications.[/caption] Have you used Cords in any of your craft or dressmaking projects? As always, we love to see your creations on our Facebook page.   Until next time!   Calico Laine