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Big BeautifulBow Sashes

Patterns and

Instructions

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About the DesignAbout the DesignAbout the DesignAbout the Design

The sash is made of two shaped pieces flanking a belt piece. When tied, the shapedpieces form a full bow with angled tails. The seams that join the pieces are concealed

within the knot.

untied

tied

IntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroductionSashes add flair and fit to tops, skirts anddresses. Sashes can be made from a simplestrip of fabric, but to get a really full bow,some shape is needed. This eBooklet

contains patterns and instructions formaking big beautiful bow sashes in a rangeof sizes. The belt length can be customizedso you can make sashes to go around waists,curtains, basket handles, and even specialpackages!

Important Safety Note: These sashes arenot intended for babies or young children.

As with any long tie, ribbon, or belt, sashescould pose a strangulation hazard. Pleasekeep them out of the reach of little ones!

Big Beautiful Bow Sashes. Copyright 2009 by Carla Hegeman Crim. All rights reserved. This e-booklet iscomplimentary, and may be printed and shared freely as long as this copyright statement stays intact. No part of this e-booklet may be resold or redistributed by sites other than http://youcanmakethis.com without permission from theauthor. The patterns contained within are copyrighted, but may be used by crafters to produce items for resale.

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Dress the recipient in the top or dressthat will be paired with the sash. If this isnot possible, have her wear something

with a similar fit.

Measure around the torso at the positionwhere the sash will be worn.

If you are making the sash for aninanimate object like a curtain or a baskethandle, measure around the appropriatearea.

SizingSizingSizingSizing

For each bow size, there are three beltwidth options. Separate cutting linesfor each width are provided on thepatterns. The chart on the right givesthe finished width possibilities.

Size

SML

PossibleWidths

1, 2, 21, 2, 2

2, 2, 3

belt width

loop width

taille

ng

th

Patterns to make three different bowsizes are provided. The chart belowgives the approximate dimensions of thetied bows. Measurements can varydepending on how tightly and in whatposition the bow is tied.

Size

SM

L

LoopWidth

1214

16

TailLength

1516

17

Belt Length

Belt Width

Bow Size

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A B C D

A B C D

CuttingCuttingCuttingCutting

For the belt part of the sash, you will cut 2 strips of fabric. Use a rotary cutter or a

ruler and a square tool. The dimensions should be:

Width: Desired Finished Width* + Length: Waist (or object) Measurement + 1

* See the previous page for width options for each size.

Example: To make a 3 wide sash for a person with a 26 waist measurement, cut 2strips that are 3 x 27.

Belt Strips

length

width

Fabric RequirementsFabric RequirementsFabric RequirementsFabric RequirementsSize

SML

Yardage

3/4 yard7/8 yard1 yard

The yardage requirements for the bow piecesand belt pieces (up to 45 in length) are providedin the table on the right. Machine washable

fabrics should be pre-washed and machine driedprior to cutting. Cutting layouts are provided onthe next page.

The bow pieces are cut using the provided patterns, which must be assembled prior tocutting. Overlap the pieces at the indicated areas, and pin, tape, or staple together.

Bow Pieces



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Fold the fabric in half lengthwise.

Place the pattern as close to the

bottom edges as possible. Cut thefirst 2 pieces.

Cut the second 2 pieces just abovethe first.

You should have a total of 4 bowpieces.

Cut the 2 belt strips if you have notdone so already.

Bow Pieces - continued



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AssemblyAssemblyAssemblyAssembly

Place each belt strip on one of the bow pieces,right sides facing. Align the blunt ends.

Stitch together, 1/4 from the edges. Usetight, tiny stitches for durability.

Press the seams open.

Flip the assembledpieces over so that theright sides are facing up.

Place the second bowpiece on the other end ofeach strip. Make surethe tails are pointing thesame direction as thefirst bow pieces.



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1

trimsnip

snip

trimsnip

snip

Stitch and press as described on the previous page.

Place the assembled pieces together, right sides facing. Align the edges.

Stitch the pieces together, 1/4 from the edges. Leave a 1 opening nearthe seam in one of the bow pieces.

Trim the seam allowance at the points. Make a few snips in the seamallowance around the curves.

Using a blunt-ended tool like a butter knife or a chopstick, push the tailsthrough the opening to turn the sash right side out.



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Pick the points out with a pin, if necessary. Roll the seams between yourfingers to work them out fully, then press.

Topstitch all the way around, 1/8 from the edges. Make sure that thestitching closes up the opening.

If you do not wish to topstitch, close the opening by hand stitching. Thestitching should fall within the knot, so it doesnt have to be perfect :) .

Tying the SashTying the SashTying the SashTying the SashLike all bows, this sash can be tied several different ways. The technique thatgives me the best results is described below (and in case you are wondering, my

very cooperative model is a 31 doll).

Cross the sash at the seams.

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OR



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Bring one end under at the crossedpoint.

Arrange the ends so that the widestpoints are in line.

Fold each tail in half so that thewidest point is centered in the fold.



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Bring one loop under the other andpull.

Arrange the loops and ties to yourliking. Evenly distribute thetop/dress fabric beneath the sash,if applicable.



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SmallBow

Part

A

Cut 4

Place over shaded area on Part B

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1 x 1

Important - These patterns are designed to be printed at100%. Before printing the patterns, make sure that pagescaling is set to none in Adobe Acrobat print window. To besure that your patterns printed at the correct size, measurethe box on any of the pages. It should measure 1 inch by 1inch.

PatternsPatternsPatternsPatterns



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Place over shadedarea on Part C

Overlap and attach Part A here

Cuttinglinefor2belt

Cuttinglinefo

r2belt

Cuttinglinefo

r1belt

Sm

allBow

PartB

1 x 1



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SmallBow

Pa

rtC

Place over shaded area on Part D

Overlap and attachPart B here

1 x 1



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S

mallBo

w

PartD

Overlap and attach Part C here

Cutting line for 1 belt



1 x 1



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Medi

umBow

P

artA

Cut 4



1 x 1



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MediumBo

w

PartB

Place over shadedarea on Part C


Cuttinglinefor2belt

Cuttinglinefor2belt

Cuttinglinefor1belt

1 x 1



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Mediu

mBow

Pa

rtC


Overlap and attach Part B here 1 x 1



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MediumBow

PartD





1 x 1



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Large

Bow

Par

tA

Cut 4



1 x 1



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LargeBow

PartB

Place over shaded area on Part C


C

uttinglinefor2belt

Cu

ttinglinefor2belt

C

uttinglinefor3belt

1 x 1



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LargeBow

P

artC


Overlap and attach Part B here

1 x 1



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Large

Bow

PartD





1 x 1



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