Back at the machine, starting at the middle of the gap run a row of top-stitching all the way around the edge of the rectangle, 1/8 inch (3mm) from the edge, sewing across the gap, whose edges have been turned in and pressed, and back tacking at start and finish, so you have a sealed rectangle. Make sure the color thread matches the main fabric color, and if using for example a red print on the front and a white print at the back that you thread your machine with red on the machine and white on the bobbin so the colors blend with the fabric. When you are satisfied that the seams have been pushed out and the corners are neatly flattened, iron the rectangle, making sure the edges at the gap are neatly turned in so no raw edges show. Use a knitting needle or chop-stick to poke out the corners and run it along the seams to make sure they lie flat. Turn the fabric right way out by pulling through the gap left on the long side of the fabric. This gets rid of excess fabric that could make your corners look bulky. STEP 4: Trim cornersĬarefully trim across all four corners, taking care not to cut too close to the stitch line. Repeat until you have worked your way right around the rectangle and are back at the upper edge of the opening where you will back tack and cut the threads. When you reach the corner, at ¼ inch (6mm) from the edge make sure the needle is down, then release the presser foot so you can swing the fabric without losing your stitch position. Proceed to sew from the lower edge of the mark ¼ inch (6mm) from the edge, back tacking when you start. Place the two rectangles right side to right side and line them up, then make a 2-inch (5cm) mark on the long end of the rectangle. (METRIC: 10 cm height multiplied by 0.7 = 7cm, cut fabrics 10 x 7cm) To make it smaller – say 4 inches multiply 4 x.(If you are using metric measurements that would be 15cm, multiply that by 0.7 giving you 10.5cm, so cut your fabrics 15 x 10.5cm) To scale up the 5 x 3.5-inch butterfly you would choose a height – say 6 inches and using a calculator multiply by.You can make larger or smaller butterflies but just need to remember if you are scaling that the length is 70% of the height. Use two different colors, or patterns that mix and match, for the rectangles, to get an effective contrast when you fold the butterfly. scissors (or rotary cutter and a cutting mat)įABRIC BUTTERFLY INSTRUCTIONS: STEP 1: Cut fabricsĬut out two 5-inch by 3.5-inch (13 x 9cm) rectangles for this butterfly.fabric – 2 coordinating pieces of cotton fabric (one patterned, one plain) – 5 x 3.5″ (13 x 9cm)each.How to make a fabric butterfly Origami Butterfly Supplies and tools 4.4 Q: How can I make feelers for the butterfly?.4.3 Q: How do I secure the butterfly to make it a hanging Christmas ornament?.4.2 Q: How do I secure the butterfly to a scrunchie?.4.1 Q: How do I secure the butterfly to an elastic hair tie?.4 DIY Fabric Butterflies FAQs, Tips and Troubleshooting:.3.1 ORIGAMI FABRIC BUTTERFLY VIDEO TUTORIAL.
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