Bow-Tie & Cummerbund
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BOW TIE SUPPLIES AND TOOLS • ½ yard SUEDEsays™ OMBRE Charmeuse • Sewing machine bow-tie & cummerbund free • Fusible interfacing • Basic sewing supplies • 1 Large hook and bar set • Copy of bow tie pattern • Iron & pressing surface (bow tie diminsions: 16 ½" x 3 ½) 2 DIRECTIONS: Refer to photo 16 1/2" 1. Cut 4 ties from fabric and 2 from fusible interfacing. 2. Fuse interfacing onto wrong side of 2 fabric ties. skill level 3. Pin each set of ties right sides together; sew around the ties leaving the top edge open. 4. Turn and press the ties flat. Turn the raw edges inward; press, stitch the opening closed. Tie shaped ends together to form bow. Attach the hook and bar to the ends of the bow tie and adjust for neck size. CUMMERBUND SUPPLIES AND TOOLS 3 1/2" • ½ yard SUEDEsays™ DOTS Charmeuse • 2 Large hook and bar sets • Fusible interfacing • Basic sewing supplies • Fusible hem tape • Waist measurement • Iron & pressing surface DIRECTIONS: 1. Cut 1 rectangle 18" x (waist measurement + 5") from fabric. Cut 1 rectangle 5" x Waist measurement of interfacing. 2. Fold the top edge of fabric under 5 ½" and press and unfold the top. Fold the bottom edge of the fabric under ½" and press flat. 3. Press 3 additional folds at 3" intervals from the top fold to create 1" pleats. Lay fabric flat on the ironing board and press the pleats in place. The fabric should measure approx. 4" after you create the pleats. 4. Fuse the interfacing to the wrong side of the fabric over the pleats to help stabilize. 5. Press the raw edges of the cummerbund sides in ½". Fold the top edge down over the interfacing and the bottom edge up over the top for a finished look. Use Fusible hem tape to close 3 open sides. Attach the hook and bars to the ends. Bars can be adjusted for fit. ® more projects, tips & techniques at Joann.com Created by Springs Creative Products Group Skill Level 2: Some experience necessary Approx. Crafting Time: 1-2 hours Please read and follow all manufacturers’ instructions for all tools and materials used. Sew with Jo-Ann Provide adult supervision if children participate in this project. ©2013 Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. .