Newborn to 12 years - Mummykins and Me by Rebecca Page

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The Twirltastic Tutu
Newborn to 12 years
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PRODUCT SALES & LICENSING INFORMATION
This pattern is copyrighted 2016 to Mummykins and Me by www.rebecca-page.com.
Please feel free to make this garment to sell. However you must give full credit to www.rebeccapage.com for the pattern.
For example, when selling the finished product please include the following note “This pattern was
designed by www.rebecca-page.com”. This applies to both online and offline sales.
The finished product may only be sold by crafters. It may not be mass produced. You can only sell the
finished product; you cannot sell the pattern or these instructions.
Best of luck and happy sewing!
GETTING HELP & GETTING STARTED
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Before you get started…
Please read the full instructions before getting started.
Do not pre-wash your tulle or ribbon. It will lose its shape and not give the same end result. If your
finished tutu needs a clean at some point in the future, try wiping it clean first. If that doesn’t work,
then you could use a spot cleaner on the affected strips, or just replace them entirely.
Never leave a child or baby unattended in one of our garments with ties, snaps, buttons or anything
they could remove, choke on or get caught on. Never let them sleep in garments with ties on and use
caution if you are at all unsure. We love our patterns, but we love your bundles of joy more!
© Copyright 2016 Mummykins and Me by www.rebecca-page.com
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Twirltastic Tutu
Difficulty level = Beginner
SIZE CHART
The instructions in this tutorial can be used to make a tutu of any size, for any age. However the
measurements given have been worked out for the following sizes:
Waist
Inches
0-6 months
16
6-12 months 17
12-18 months 17 ½
18-24 months 19
2T
20
3T
21
4T
21 ½
5 years
22
6 years
22 ½
7 years
23
8 years
23 ½
10 years
24 ½
12 years
25 ½
CM
40.5
43
44.5
48
51
53
55
56
57
59
60
62
65
Finished tutu length
Inches
CM
8
20
9
22.5
10
25.5
11
28
11 ½
29
12
30.5
13 ¼
33.5
14 ½
36.5
15 ½
39
16 ½
42
17 ½
44.5
19
48
20 ½
52
MATERIALS LIST
•
Tulle (soft or bridal netting) – the easiest way to purchase this is
pre-cut into 6 inch width on a roll (see photo to the right).
Alternatively you can also get it in full bolt width as you would
when you buy regular fabric. If you get it in full width you’ll need
to cut it into 6 inch strips.
Note – if you want to combine colours of tulle, split
the estimates below by the number of colours. EG
for two colours you would get half of what you
need in each colour.
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•
Ribbon for the hemline – You can use any width ribbon for the ribbon on the hem of the tutu
however the width used in the cover photo and throughout the tutorial step-by-step photos is
1 inch wide (2.5cm). The wider ribbon you use, the larger the ribbon effect at the hem will be.
o The ribbon in the main cover photo is ‘Satin Ribbon’. You can use any type of ribbon
you like, however make sure it curls nicely so that you get the ‘twirly’ look at the
bottom of the tutu.
o To seal the ends of the ribbon, you will also need either a lighter/matches to singe
them or a fray stop / fray check type product.
•
Waistband - You will also either need another strip of ribbon, or a stretchy crochet headband.
This is used to tie the tulle onto and will go around your child’s waist.
o Crochet band option - This option gives a softer feel for the
child around the waist and is often more comfortable than a
ribbon waistband. If you are looking for these online, they
are usually categorised under ‘children’s accessories’ or ‘tutu
supplies’. You can use any width you like. The photo on the
right (and in the cover image tutu) is a 1.5 inch wide
headband and is great for making a skirt-style tutu. The
tutorial refers to this style headband, but you can also get
wider bands (great for making dress-style tutus), or even
crochet by the yard that you can stitch together into
whatever width you like.
o Ribbon option - You can either measure this on the child, or use the estimates below. I
prefer to use 1 or 2 inch wide ribbon but you can use any width you like. The wider the
ribbon, the more obvious the bow will be at the back. The narrower the ribbon, the
more compact the knots of tulle will be on the waistline. If you are working it out
yourself, you’ll need enough to go around the child’s waist plus enough for the bow. To
get the same fullness as with a crochet band, you may find a ribbon waistband can be
uncomfortable for the child over long periods as the knots of tulle are tied in larger
knots.
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TULLE & RIBBON QUANTITIES
Before you purchase your supplies, you need to decide what type of tutu you’d like to do. You can
either use ribbon for the waistband, or a crochet headband.
Estimate of supplies:
The quantity of ribbon and tulle you will need can vary dramatically depending on your child’s waist
measurement, their height and what type of waistband you use (ribbon or crochet headband).
If you don’t have your model to hand or don’t mind if you end up with a little bit extra leftover, we’ve
done the mathematics for you! Here are some general estimates of what you will need…
Tulle
Length required
Length required
(if purchasing 6
(if purchasing 54
inch wide roll)
inch wide fabric)
Yards
Metres
Yards
Metres
0-6 months
21
19.5m
3
2.2m
6-12 months 26
23.5m
3
2.6m
12-18 months 29
27m
4
3m
18-24 months 35
32m
4
3.5m
2T
38
35m
5
3.9m
3T
42
38.5m
5
4.3m
4T
47
43m
6
4.8m
5 years
53
48.5m
6
5.4m
6 years
58
53m
7
5.9m
7 years
63
58m
7
6.4m
8 years
68
62.5m
8
6.9m
10 years
77
70.5m
9
7.8m
12 years
87
79m
10
8.8m
Ribbon
Hemline ribbon
Ribbon waistband
(optional)
Yards
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
23
23
24
25
25
Metres
15
16
16
18
19
20
20
21
21
21
22
23
24
Inches
36
40
44
48
52
56
60
63
67
70
74
78
82
CM
91cm
102cm
110cm
122cm
132cm
142cm
151cm
160cm
169cm
178cm
187cm
197cm
207cm
Or you can work it out exactly:
For the most accurate estimate of supplies, you can work it out for your specific child. It’s takes a bit
of calculating but it means you’ll end up with exactly what you need…
1. Length of strips – The tulle will be tied to the waistband, with both ‘tails’ of tulle hanging down
to the hem. Measure how long you want the tulle, then multiply this by 2 to get the full length
of each strip of tulle.
EG if you want a finished length of 12 inches, tulle needs to be 24 inches long (12x2)
2. Quantity of strips –
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a. Ribbon waistband – For sizes newborn to 24 months, you will need 2 strips of tulle per
inch of waistband. For sizes 2-12 years you will need 3 strips of tulle per inch of
waistband. Measure the child’s waist in inches and then multiply it by either 2 or 3.
EG if their waist is 20 inches and they are 4 years old, you would need 60 strips of tulle
(20x3)
b. Crochet headband – Count the number of holes around one row of your headband.
One strip of tulle will get tied to each hole. For sizes 0-18 months you will need 1 row
of tulle tied on. For sizes 18 months to 12 years you will need 2 rows of tulle. So take
the number of holes and multiple it by either 1 or 2.
EG if there are 40 holes and they are 5 years old, you would need 80 strips (40x2)
3. Total quantities –
a. Tulle in 6 inch wide rolls - Multiply your number of strips by the length of strips to get
total inches. Then divide by 36 (number of inches in a yard) to get total yardage.
EG if you need 60 strips that are 24 inches long, you would need 1440 inches (60x24)
which is 40 yards (1440 / 36).
b. Tulle by the bolt – Multiple your number of strips by the length of strips to get your
total inches. Then divide inches by 36 (number of inches in a yard) to get your yardage.
Lastly work out how many 6 inch wide strips you can get from your width of tulle.
Divide your total yardage by this amount.
EG if you need strips that are 24 inches long and if your tulle is 60 inches wide, you’ll
only get 2 full strips end-to-end per width (60 divide by 24 = 2.5). Per yard (36 inches)
you’ll get 6 x 6 inch wide strips next to each other (36 divide by 6). So per yard in total
you’ll get 12 strips per yard (6x2). So if you need 60 strips you’ll need 5 yards (60 divided
by 12 strips per yard).
c. Ribbon – The tulle is 6 inches wide so each strip of ribbon will be 6 inches long to fit the
tulle. Take your quantities of strips, multiply by 2 (one strip of ribbon for each end of
the tulle), and multiply by 6 inches long.
EG if you need 60 strips of tulle, you’ll need 120 strips of 6 inch long ribbon (60x2)
Alternative options
If you love the look on the cover photo, then use the estimates/calculations above to work out how
much tulle & ribbon you need.
If however you prefer a less fluffy tutu, or you live somewhere tulle/ribbon is costly to purchase,
here’s a few alternative ways you could customise this pattern to the exact look and cost you’d
prefer:
- Stitch ribbon only to the top layer of the tulle (will reduce the fluffiness but still give the ribbon
look)
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-
-
And/or if you are doing a size which usually has 2 layers of tulle on the crochet band, you could
try just one layer, or even only put tulle in every second or third hole instead of the second
layer.
Or leave off the ribbon for a quick no-sew tutu!
For added fullness, just add more tulle & ribbon!
Note – Some of the lovely sewers who initially tested this pattern were lucky enough to live
somewhere with great local suppliers of tulle and ribbon. However those that weren’t found it most
cost effective to search on Amazon and eBay for good deals.
TOOLS LIST – Scissors, ruler, measuring tape, thread, and a sewing machine.
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PREPARATION
A. Make sure tulle is in 6 inch wide lengths:
•
•
•
•
If you have purchased bolt-wide yards/metres of tulle, first cut these into 6 inch wide strips.
It doesn’t matter whether you do this down the length of the tulle or across the width.
For economy, have a glance at the cutting chart below at how long you need your strips to be
so you can cut your strips in a direction where you waste as little tulle as possible.
If you have purchased a roll of tulle, it will already be 6 inches wide, so you can skip this step.
If you worked out your supplies exactly using the calculations on page 5 & 6, you will already know
how many strips and how long they need to be, so you can cut out now and skip to step 1 to
assemble your tutu. If you used the estimates to get your supplies, continue on below…
B. Decide how long to cut your tulle strips:
-
-
If you have your model available, measure on the child how long you want the tutu to be from
waist to finished length. Each strip of tulle will be folded in half and tied onto the waistband.
So the strips need to be twice the length you want. You do not need to add any more to
account for tying the knot as the ribbon will add a little extra length.
If you don’t have your model available, use the cutting chart on the page 9 for a below kneelength tutu on an average height child. This will be quite long on most children so it will last a
while as they grow. Alternatively, for a shorter knee length tutu, use the lengths from one size
smaller than you need.
TIP – Look through your bookcase and see if you can find a book (or cut a strip of cardboard) that if
you wrap a measuring tape around it, is the correct length. Then you can wrap the tulle around and
around the book/cardboard, and cut several strips at once. Much faster than measuring them out
individually!
TIP – Don’t use your best fabric scissors to cut the tulle. Tulle is rougher than fabric so in large
quantities it can blunt your scissors.
C. Work out how many strips of tulle you will need:
•
Ribbon Waistband - For a relatively full tutu, you will need approximately 3 strips of tulle per
inch of waist measurement. If you don’t want your tutu as full, then use 2 strips of tulle per
inch of waist. If you can, measure the child to get an exact waist size in inches. Then multiply
the number by 3. If you can’t measure the child, use the cutting chart below for how many
strips you will need.
•
Crochet Headband Waistband – You need to complete step 2.1 before you can work out how
many strips of tulle you will need. Once you are happy with the width of your headband, count
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the number of holes in the bottom row of the
headband. We will be knotting one strip of tulle to
each hole. For sizes 0-18 months you will tie one
row of tulle on. For sizes 18 months to 12 years you
will tie two rows on. So the number of holes
around the headband times either 1 or 2 is how
many strips of tulle you will need.
Work out how many strips of ribbon you will need:
-
You need to cut your ribbon into 6 inch long strips.
You will need twice the number of strips of ribbon as you have tulle (one piece of ribbon will
be stitched to each end of each piece of tulle).
TIP - There will be a natural curl to the ribbon. As you cut your ribbon, keep all your strips of ribbon
the same way up so you preserve this curl. You will use it when you attach the ribbon later.
TIP – If you have a wood burner tool (and you know how to safely
operate it), you can use it to cut and seal the ends of the ribbon in
one step. This means you can skip step 3 in the instructions below,
saving you quite a bit of time.
CUTTING CHART
Finished Tutu length
(inches)
Inches
CM
0-6 months
6-12 months
12-18 months
18-24 months
2T
3T
4T
5 years
6 years
7 years
8 years
10 years
12 years
7½
9
10
11
11 ½
12
13 ¼
14 ½
15 ½
16 ½
17 ½
19
20 ½
19
22.5
25.5
28
29
30.5
33.5
36.5
39
42
44.5
48
52
Length to cut tulle
(inches)
Inches
CM
16
19
21
23
24
25
27 ½
30
32
34
36
39
42
40.5
48
53
58
61
63.5
70
76
81
86
91
99
106.5
Number of strips
# Tulle
strips
48
51
52
57
60
63
64
66
67
69
70
73
76
# ribbon
strips
96
102
104
114
120
126
128
132
134
138
140
146
152
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SEWING
For both the ribbon waistband, and the crochet headband, we will attach the tulle to the waistband
first, then stitch the ribbon to the tulle. You can do it the other way around, however for the fullest,
most fluffy looking tutu, you will get the best results from following the tutorial in order and attaching
the tulle first. It avoids the ribbon getting crushed as you knot the tulle. It also means the tulle will
have a natural curl at the end from where it comes out of the knot, so you can match this to the curl
of the ribbon. All in all, giving an even curlier ribbon look at the hem!
TIP – For steps 1 and 2, it can help to put your waistband onto either a mannequin or over something
like a box or large can. That way the ribbon/headband is stretched out and much easier to tie the tulle
onto.
STEP 1 – Ribbon waistband
If you are doing the ribbon waistband, follow this step, otherwise skip to step 2 and do the crochet
headband waistband.
1.1
Fold your waistband ribbon in half and mark the
centre point with a pin.
1.2
Take the first piece of tulle. Fold it in half to get a
centre point. Then pinch the tulle width-wise at
the centre point.
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1.3
Keeping the centre point pinched together, bend
the tulle into a rough “U” shape.
1.4
Place the U of tulle over the centre point of your
ribbon (remove the pin first).
1.5
Bend the top of the U so it folds over the other
side of the ribbon.
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1.6
Tuck the tails of the U into the bend so it forms a
little knot.
1.7
Tighten the knot.
1.8
Repeat with the rest of the tulle going outwards
from the centre towards the edge.
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1.9
When the tutu is your desired width, stop adding
tulle and make a knot.
TIP – As your child grows you can undo the knot,
move it outwards and spread the tulle out again so
they can keep wearing it.
STEP 2 – Crochet headband waistband
If you are doing the crochet headband waistband, follow this step, otherwise skip to step 3.
2.1
First make sure the waistband is the correct size
for your child.
If you have your child to hand, turn the headband
inside out, try it on them, pin in any excess and
stitch.
\
If you don’t have your child to hand, check the
approximate waist measurements of their age
group on page 3. Measure around the waistband,
stretching it slightly. Pin and stitch the excess.
Leave any excess inside the waistband. Do not just
cut it as this type of headband often frays and
eventually come undone.
TIP - The headband is stretchy so it’s very forgiving
in terms of sizing. For many sizes you’ll be able to
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leave it exactly the same width as it started. I’ve
made a newborn tutu with the same size
headband as for a 4 year old and both fit
comfortably.
TIP - Go for slightly tighter rather than looser as
the tulle will stretch the headband once it’s
knotted on. You can always take it in later so if
you’re unsure, attach some tulle and see how it
sits before stitching.
2.2
Take your first strip of tulle, find the centre and
fold it in half lengthwise.
2.3
Poke the edge you just folded through the hole.
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2.4
Open the fold out so there is a hole in the tulle.
2.5
Poke the two loose ends of tulle through the hole.
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2.6
Pull the two ends tightly so that the tulle forms a
knot in the headband hole.
2.7
Continue to knot tulle all the way around the
bottom row of the headband.
For sizes 0-18 months – skip to step 3.
For sizes 18 months to 12 years – continue below.
2.8
Now we will do our second row of tulle using the
next row up on the headband.
You need to start by poking the folded edge of
tulle through a hole on the third row, coming out
in a hole on the second row. It will be on a
diagonal to get it through both holes.
NOTE – You can add as many or as few rows as you
like to get your desired fullness. You can play
around with this, adding in and taking out rows or
individual strips as you like. Remember the ribbon
will add a lot of fullness so if you are unsure, wait
until you’ve added your ribbon to decide if you
want to add another row.
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2.9
Then open out the folded edge to make a hole.
2.10
Poke the ends through and pull to make a knot.
2.11
Continue knotting tulle all the way around the
headband again to form your second row of tulle.
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STEP 3 – Seal ribbon
3.1
Most satin ribbons will fray over time (especially
when attached to a tutu a child is jumping around
and playing in!). To keep the ribbon looking nice,
seal the ends.
You can either use a fray-stop type product, or
singe the edges slightly with a lighter.
NOTE – If using any kind of flame to singe the
ends, please take extreme care, follow all health
and safety precautions and make sure to keep it
out of the way of children.
TIP – If you choose to singe the ends, run the
ribbon through the flame very quickly. It won’t
need much heat to seal the ends. If you go slowly
you’ll burn the end and it will blacken. If you go
quickly it will just seal it and the ribbon won’t
discolor.
TIP – If you are making a tutu for a very young baby, a child with sensitive skin or a child who doesn’t
like anything scratchy next to them, either use fray-stop, or skip this step entirely. If you skip the step
the ribbon will likely fray over time, however given the choice of a child refusing to wear the tutu
you’ve spent hours on, or a little fraying, it’s definitely an option!
TIP – If you are using a fraystop type product, use it sparingly and wait for it to dry fully. Otherwise it
can stick to your sewing machine when you sew on the ribbon in the next step.
STEP 4 – Stitch ribbon on
4.1
You now need to stitch a strip of ribbon to the
bottom of each strip of tulle.
The strips of tulle will already have started rolling
into a curve (from the knots you’ve tied at the
top). If you can see this easily, try to match the
ribbon curve to the tulle curve (eg so they both
curve the same way). This will help give the
beautiful roll effect you see in the cover image.
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First make sure you have a fresh, fine needle (eg
75/11) in your machine. A blunt or ballpoint
needle may leave tiny holes in the ribbon, or cause
puckering.
Then place the ribbon right side down (so that it
curls upwards) onto your sewing machine. Place
the tulle right side down (so that it is also curving
upwards) on to of the ribbon.
You want the tulle to extend about half way across
the width of the ribbon.
Stitch close to the edge to secure.
TIP – If you have one, use a walking foot, or Teflon
coated foot on your sewing machine to help grab
the slippery ribbon and stop the tulle moving
around.
Repeat with all of the rest of the strips of tulle so
that there is a strip of ribbon on the end of each
one.
TIP – To help this step go quicker, leave it to the
end to cut your threads. Run one strip through
your machine, line up the next, stitch that and so
on. Leave them all connected. Then cut your
threads at the end.
TIP – If you are using a crochet headband, tie a
different coloured ribbon onto it at your start
point. And keep the tulle you haven’t stitched yet
off to one side. This will help you keep track of
which strips you’ve stitched onto and which still
needs ribbon.
Try your tutu on. Check you are happy with the
fullness. If it is too full, take out every second or
third piece of tulle from the bottom row and check
again. Adjust again if necessary. If it is not full
enough, add another row.
TIP – If your ribbon puckered during sewing, iron it
with steam through a double layer of pressing
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cloth (eg a thin folded tea towel or piece of fabric)
to protect the netting.
If you have done the ribbon waistband – you’re all
done!
If you have done the crochet waistband – carry on
with the last step, 4.2 to check the fit.
4.2
Most crochet headband brands will take the
weight of the tulle and ribbon. However some will
stretch and then slip down as the child wears
them.
If you have your model available, try it on now.
If it needs it (or even if you just like the look),
thread a piece of ribbon through the waistband
and tie with a bow to hold the tutu in place.
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All done!
Congratulations, your Twirltastic Tutu is finished. Enjoy!
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QUICK GLANCE CHEAT SHEET
(just text, no pictures, easy to print)
Preparation
-
If you have bought tulle in bolt wide width, cut into 6 inch wide strips
-
Cut tulle to length. Cut to twice the height you want, plus 1 inch for the knot (or use cutting chart on page 9 for
approximate lengths).
o
For the ribbon waistband, use cutting chart check quantity.
o
For the crochet headband waistband, count the number of holes. For sizes 0-18 months cut one rows
worth, for 18mo to age 12 cut 2 rows worth.
Sewing
1.
Ribbon waistband - If you are doing the ribbon waistband, follow this step, otherwise skip to step 2 and do the
crochet headband waistband. Fold your waistband ribbon in half and mark the centre point with a pin. Take the
first piece of tulle. Fold it in half to get a centre point. Then pinch the tulle width-wise at the centre point.
Keeping the centre point pinched together, bend the tulle into a rough “U” shape. Place the U of tulle over the
centre point of your ribbon (remove the pin first). Bend the top of the U so it folds over the other side of the
ribbon. Tuck the tails of the U into the bend so it forms a little knot. Tighten the knot. Repeat with the rest of the
tulle going outwards from the centre towards the edge. When the tutu is your desired width, stop adding tulle
and make a knot.
2.
Crochet headband waistband - If you are doing the crochet headband waistband, follow this step, otherwise skip
to step 3. First make sure the waistband is the correct size for your child. If you have your child to hand, turn the
headband inside out, try it on them, pin in any excess and stitch. If you don’t have your child to hand, check the
approximate waist measurements of their age group on page 3. Measure around the waistband, stretching it
slightly. Pin and stitch the excess. Leave any excess inside the waistband. Do not just cut it as this type of
headband often frays and eventually come undone. Take your first strip of tulle, find the centre and fold it in half
lengthwise. Poke the edge you just folded through the hole. Open the fold out so there is a hole in the tulle. Poke
the two loose ends of tulle through the hole. Pull the two ends tightly so that the tulle forms a knot in the
headband hole. Continue to knot tulle all the way around the bottom row of the headband. OPTIONAL for sizes
18 months to 12 years – If you wish to have a full tutu (like in the cover photo), now knot tulle through the next
row up.
3.
Seal ribbon - Most satin ribbons will fray over time (especially when attached to a tutu a child is jumping around
and playing in!). To keep the ribbon looking nice, seal the ends. You can either use a fray-stop type product, or
singe the edges slightly with a lighter.
4.
Stitch ribbon on - You now need to stitch a strip of ribbon to the bottom of each strip of tulle. The strips of tulle
will already have started rolling into a curve (from the knots you’ve tied at the top). If you can see this easily, try
to match the ribbon curve to the tulle curve (eg so they both curve the same way). This will help give the
beautiful roll effect you see in the cover image. Place the ribbon right side down (so that it curls upwards) onto
your sewing machine. Place the tulle right side down (so that it is also curving upwards) on to of the ribbon. You
want the tulle to extend about half way across the width of the ribbon. Stitch close to the edge to secure. Repeat
with all of the rest of the strips of tulle so that there is a strip of ribbon on the end of each one.

Newborn to 12 years - Mummykins and Me by Rebecca Page

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