How to Make Wrist Wraps

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: To make the pattern

   You could make four pieces from the two sheets, but you only need three.
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   Step 2: cut three 11-x 3.5″ pieces from your printer paper.

   ,,,, It is easiest to do this if you overlap the paper very slightly and then tape it in place on both sides.
   
   You are finished with your pattern! , I always iron fabric before cutting anything out because it makes the pieces more exact and the finished product better. , If your fabric has a distinct directional design, make sure your pattern is placed straight along the design instead of at a funny angle that will make the wraps look sideways. ,,,, I like to stitch about 1/4″ away from the fabric’s edges.
   
   If you take in commercial seam allowances of 5/8″ using the pattern you just made, the wraps will be too narrow. , This allows the finished wraps to have crisper points without awkward lumps. ,,, If you are using twill tape, you can simply knot one end of each tie to prevent the whole tie from fraying.
   
   I like to use paracord for my ties.
   
   I strip the inner white strands to use just the outer sheet and melt each end with a lighter to prevent unraveling. , Repeat for the second wrap. ,,,, Stitch no more than 1/4″ away from the edge and try to keep the spacing as consistent as possible.
   
   Repeat on the other wrap. , In other words, the zigzag should go up and around the point, then back down the other side to meet the straight stitching.
   
   Overlap the zigzag with the straight stitch slightly, but about 1/2″ or so.
   
   Repeat on the second wrap. , These wraps are very easy to wear – just wrap one around your wrist, then wrap the tie around your wrist, tuck the tie underneath itself, and twist slightly to tighten or loosen.
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   Step 3: Take one strip of paper and use your ruler to mark off 1.25″ from the left side and then 1.25″ from the right side (the second mark should be at the 2.25″ mark on the ruler) along the narrow edge

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   Step 4: as shown.

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   Step 5: Measure down each side 2″ and make a mark.

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   Step 6: Draw lines to connect the marks

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   Step 7: as shown

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   Step 8: to form a point.

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   Step 9: Cut along the two marked lines.

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    Step 10: Complete your pattern by taping two non-pointed 11″ strips of paper together and then tape your pointed strip into place on one end.

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    Step 11: Before placing your pattern to cut the fabric

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    Step 12: you should iron the fabric.

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    Step 13: Fold your fabric so that the “right sides” face each other

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    Step 14: place the pattern piece

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    Step 15: and pin it in place.

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    Step 16: Cut along your pattern through both fabric thicknesses.

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    Step 17: Repeat steps eight and nine to create the pieces for your second wrap.

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    Step 18: Your fabric pieces should already be lined up and facing each other “wrong side out.” Make sure the ends line up and then pin them in place.

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    Step 19: Using a straight stitch

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    Step 20: stitch all the way around each set of pieces

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    Step 21: but make sure to leave the top point open

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    Step 22: as shown.

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    Step 23: Clip the two bottom corners on each wrap to remove excess fabric.

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    Step 24: Turn the wraps right side out by pulling the fabric out through the open point.

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    Step 25: Iron the turned wraps

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    Step 26: making sure to turn under and press the unfinished edges along the open point.

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    Step 27: Cut your tie material so you have two pieces that are each approximately 16-17″ long.

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    Step 28: Insert a tie end through the open hole and pin it in place so that it is running down the point’s middle and ends just below the “shoulders” of the wrap.

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    Step 29: Carefully stitch straight across from shoulder to shoulder

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    Step 30: stitching the tie’s end in place in the process

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    Step 31: on each wrap.

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    Step 32: Starting at the point end

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    Step 33: stitch all the way down the middle of each wrap.

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    Step 34: Measure 18″ up from the flat end of each wrap and mark it on both sides with a pin.

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    Step 35: Straight stitch from one pin

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    Step 36: down along the flat edge

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    Step 37: and up to the other pin.

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    Step 38: Change your machine to a zigzag stitch and use this stitch to top stitch where you have not straight stitched.

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    Step 39: Iron your wraps one last time and you are ready to go!

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