Make my own edgeroll

[DDandJ]

I ordered a roll of edgroll from my local supplier.  NOT the size I needed.  Not the suppliers fault.  They sent what I ordered.  I ordered the wrong size.  Now I have to decide if I want to send it back or keep it for future projects.

Rather than ordering another roll, which is not cheap by the way, I thought about making my own.  I've got plenty of cotton and burlap.  Edgroll doesn't appear to be rocket science.  I need the edgeroll to finish at about 1" in diameter.  Any tips or tricks?

Thanks guys. 

[sofadoc]

I don't see why you can't fake it for one job.
In a pinch before, I have tacked a piece of scrap material over the seat, and let it hang over all the way around. I then roll up the excess hangover to form an edgeroll, and staple along the inside edge. This procedure is highly classified 8). If you tell anyone, I'll have to kill ya.

[DDandJ]

Doc, I will take this trade secret to my grave!  I'm gonna give it a shot.  I made some using the largest cotton filler cord I could find at the fabric store but it wasn't quite fat enough.  I covered it in some scrap fabric just like I would for piping.  Turned out great, but again, just not fat enough.  The edge roll I ordered was way to thick.   

You know, upholstery would probably be a lot easier if I knew how to measure  ;)

[sofadoc]

You know, upholstery would probably be a lot easier if I knew how to measure

I wish I had a nickel for every time I cut a panel down twice, and it was STILL too short. :D

[gene]

Some hotdogs are about 1" in diameter. Just hope the homeowner doesn't have any dogs.

Hey, if I can't be of help I might as well try my best.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnntmLfvYAk

I remembered seeing this video. About 20 secs in Kim is rolling edge roll by hand. Only a few seconds but you can see how he does it.

gene

[kodydog]

Doc, I will take this trade secret to my grave!  I'm gonna give it a shot.  I made some using the largest cotton filler cord I could find at the fabric store but it wasn't quite fat enough.  I covered it in some scrap fabric just like I would for piping.  Turned out great, but again, just not fat enough.  The edge roll I ordered was way to thick.    

You know, upholstery would probably be a lot easier if I knew how to measure  ;)

This is a good method DDandJ. If you need it a little thicker you can wrap the cord with cotton before you sew it. Like Doc, trade secret.
Edge roll always seems to come slightly bigger or smaller than advertised in the supply book.
Save the roll you ordered for future jobs.

[ahkahn]

You know, Gene, that's pretty funny actually.  I mean, wouldn't that be great repeat business??  Stick a hot dog in the middle of the job somewhere and let the dog tear up the chair when it gets back home.  It'll come right back to ya...  how hilarious!  Evening chuckles to myself...

-Andrew