How to Make Ribbon Arm Bands
Obtain a yard of inch wide ribbon and 12–15 inches (30.5–38.1 cm) of half inch wide elastic., Wrap the elastic around your arm and cut the length of elastic equal to the circumference of your arm. , Sew the ribbon to the length of elastic -...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Obtain a yard of inch wide ribbon and 12–15 inches (30.5–38.1 cm) of half inch wide elastic.
When you release the stretch, the ribbon will bunch up along the length of the elastic in evenly spaced gathers.
If you are using a sewing machine, you can do this easily with a wide zig zag stitch down the center of the ribbon and (stretched) elastic. , This will result in a stretchy band that is slightly smaller than your arm. , -
Step 2: Wrap the elastic around your arm and cut the length of elastic equal to the circumference of your arm.
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Step 3: Sew the ribbon to the length of elastic - stretching the elastic as you sew.
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Step 4: Overlap the ends of the elastic and stitch them together in a flat seam.
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Step 5: Stretch the elastic to slide the ribbon covered band up over your biceps and you're good to go... looking authentically antique.
Detailed Guide
When you release the stretch, the ribbon will bunch up along the length of the elastic in evenly spaced gathers.
If you are using a sewing machine, you can do this easily with a wide zig zag stitch down the center of the ribbon and (stretched) elastic. , This will result in a stretchy band that is slightly smaller than your arm. ,
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