@ginchius said:

Leave the pipes in group, do not explode them. Attached an example.

Thank you for sharing this. Will test it out!

@ginchius said:

1 and 2 - pipes

In #3, how were you able to fuse the piping into the fabric? I am trying to test how it happens but it destroys the model.

Here is what I am trying:

1. Select path, add pipe
2. explode pipe out of group, so that it merges with model
3. Smooth and subdivide

What am i doing wrong here?

Thanks for sharing these tips! They are amazing

You should consider doing your own Youtube channel for 3d Modelling in Sketchup. Trust me, a lot of beginners like me would look up to your work for inspiration!

@ginchius said:

@infernovak said:

That's a wonderful way to do it. Will try it out!

I also noticed in your models that there is a clear and distinct dark line when 2 edges of the fabric meet. It looks really clean!

How you achieve that effect? Is it in the geometry or done using a plug-in after smoothing?

If you are talking about these lines (see attached image with red marks) so it's a tubes/seams.

I was referring to your Madison sofa model, labeled as 1,2,3

1 - The small, horizontal joint in the armrest
2 - Similar joint running along the arm
3 - The cuts in the tufting part

That's a wonderful way to do it. Will try it out!

I also noticed in your models that there is a clear and distinct dark line when 2 edges of the fabric meet. It looks really clean!

How you achieve that effect? Is it in the geometry or done using a plug-in after smoothing?

Amazing models man! Really cool! I've been drooling over them

Could you share some tips on how you create the piping or seams in your models? Perhaps some images or a video, before you smoothen it out?