How to make this, using Subdivide and smooth?

[derei]

Hello, I've seen some nice models around here that had some upholstery with "sewing edge" similar to this and I'm wondering how to do i myself usin subdivide and smooth plugin.

Thank you very much.

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[Rich O Brien]

Use PipeAlongPath on the boundary edges of your mesh.

[derei]

@unknownuser said:

Use PipeAlongPath on the boundary edges of your mesh.

Pipe along path will make this effect: http://interiorconceptsfurniture.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Italsofa_Natuzzi_i276.jpg
I don't want that pipe, but to turn inside the upholstery... maybe the picture was not the most intuitive.

[Rich O Brien]

Something like this?

Piping_Example.skp

[derei]

I'm saying rather about this effect: http://twilightrender.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=20593#p20593

[Rich O Brien]

http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=295172#p295172