binder-1INSTRUCTIONS.pdf

Sizes

Small waist 28-30” (71-76cm)

medium waist 32-34” (81-87cm)

large waist 36-39” (92-99cm)

notions needed

one ¾” (2cm)bow tie clasp set

½ yd (0.50 m) of ¾” (2cm)wide elastic

Fabric needed

Small 3/8 yd (0.35cm) based on fabric being 45 thru 60” wide (115-150cm)

Medium and large ½ yd (0.50cm) based on fabric being 45 thru 60” wide (115-150cm)

Interfacing 5/8 yd (0.60cm) based on interfacing being 22” wide (56cm)

Lining ¼ yd (0.25cm) based on lining being 45” wide (115cm)

Suggested fabrics

Gabardine, lightweight woollen, brocade, satin, jacquards and damask.

CUMMRBUND INSTRUCTIONS

Fuse INTERFACING to wrong side of each

matching FABRIC section, following

manufacturer’s directions.

To make pleats in CUMMERBUND, on

outside, bring lines with small circles to lines

with large circles. Baste across pleats.

Stitch each SIDE to short ends of

cummerbund, matching notches.

Trim seam allowances.

Press seam allowances toward sides.

For ties, cut two pieces of elastic, each 7 ½”

(19cm) long.

Insert one end of one tie through slide

adjuster.

Slip same end of tie through eye section and

back through underside of slide adjuster,

turning under 1 ¼” (3.2 cm). Turn under ¼”

(6mm) on end and stitch in place.

Insert end of remaning tie through hook

section. Turn under ¾” (2cm). Stitch in place

½” (1.3 cm) from fold

On outside, pin each tie side edges of

cummerbund between squares. Baste

Pin LINING to cummerbund, right sides

together, matching notches. Stitch, leaving an

opening on lower edge for turning.

Trim seam allowances

Turn right side out. Press. SLIPSTITCH.

Opening edges together.