5) I then use some hemming tape to keep the cording centered and close to the edge (overlapping the stitch line slightly) and roll the cover over the cording, matching edges as close as I can.

6) after that I then take a wood or bone creaser and get that edge at the cording as tight as possible. I prefer a bone creaser (found in bookmarking supplies) as it's smoother than a wood one, (and heat resistant as compared to plastic ones)