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Amy Butler Ribbon Creative Suite Sewing Pattern, FREE SHIPPING

Materials List

Allow extra yardage for matching or centering a design on your fabric

PROJECT ONE: HEAVENLY HEADBAND

Finished size: 20-21" circumference with elastic; Ribbon Band: 16" length x width of ribbon(s)

Note: The Headband can be made using 1 wide ribbon OR 2 narrow ribbons that are sewn side-by-side. Ribbon and interfacing yardage is for one Headband. You can get 3 Headbands from the Backing fabric yardage.

Ribbon Yardage Needed:

For a 1 Ribbon Headband - 1/2 yard length of 1 ½” wide ribbon
OR

For a 2 Ribbon Headband - 2 – 1/2 yard lengths of 5/8” wide ribbon
1/8 yard of voile fabric (or other light weight fabric) for Backing
1/8 yard of lightweight fusible knit interfacing - (I use EK130 Easy Knit from Pellon®)
5” length of 1/4” – 1/2” wide braided elastic or 5/8” wide fold-over elastic
1 spool of transparent thread
1 spool of coordinating all-purpose thread


PROJECT TWO: MEMOIRE TOTE WITH LEATHER STRAPS

Finished size: 14 3/4" wide x 2" deep x 19" high (excluding straps)

5/8 yard 56” wide linen/cotton home decor fabric for the Exterior
1 ¼ yard 44” wide quilting cotton fabric for the Lining
1/2 yard each of 7 coordinating ribbons
1 package of 18” x 58” Soft and Stable® http://www.byannie.com/
1 ¼ yard 20” wide fusible woven interfacing - (I use Shape Flex® SF 101 from Pellon®)
2 leather belt straps – 3/4” wide x 32” long x 1/8” thick or one 1 ½” wide x 32” x 1/8” thick leather belt, split lengthwise using a Strap Cutter.
8 – 7mm Double Cap Rivets 3/8” thick and Rivet Setting Tool
Craftool Drive Punch 1/8”
Rubber mallet (found in most hardware stores)
1 spool transparent thread
1 spool of coordinating all-purpose thread
Chalk pencil
Turning tool (such as a closed pair of scissors)
Note: You can find the Strap Cutter, Rivets, Drive Punch and Setting Tool on this website: (http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com)

PROJECT THREE: TREASURE WRISTLET

Finished size: 9" wide x height of the ribbon widths (excluding strap); strap length 5 1/2"

1/4 yard 44” wide quilting cotton for the Exterior
1/4 yard 44” wide quilting cotton for the Lining
1/8 yard 44” wide quilting cotton for the Strap
1/3 yard each of 4 coordinating ribbons
Note: The combined widths of the ribbons will determine the Wristlet Height. See instructions for measuring details.

1/3 yard 20” wide fusible woven interfacing - (I use Shape Flex® SF 101 from Pellon®)
1 coordinating 12” invisible zipper
1 spool transparent thread
1 spool of coordinating all-purpose thread
Turning tool (such as a closed pair of scissors)
Regular Zipper Foot (for your sewing machine)
Invisible Zipper Foot (for your sewing machine)


PROJECT FOUR: BROCADE CUFF

Finished size: Wrist circumference + 2 1/2" x width of your 2 ribbons

Note: Ribbon yardage listed is for 1 ribbon cuff; there is enough canvas and backing fabric for 4 additional cuffs, and interfacing for 2 additional cuffs.

Ribbon Yardage Needed:
1st ribbon – 3/8 yard
2nd ribbon – 3/8 yard
1/8 yard 45” wide quilting cotton or Voile for Backing
1/8 yard 60" wide Cotton Canvas (www.jamesthompson.com)
1 spool transparent thread
1 spool of coordinating all-purpose thread
Turning tool (such as a closed pair of scissors)
1 pkg of 4 Pearl Snap Fasteners (I used Prym-Dritz® - each cuff will take 1-2 snaps each depending on your cuff width.)
1 vintage broach (optional)
Hammer and empty spool of thread for attaching the snaps - or use a Snap Fastener such as Dritz® "Easy Attacher®" Kit


PROJECT FIVE: IMPERIAL BOOKMARKS

Finished size: 9" long (excluding bead fob) x width of ribbon(s)

Note: Ribbon yardage listed is for 1 bookmark.

Ribbon Bookmark

Ribbon Yardage Needed:
For a 1 Ribbon Bookmark- 5/8 yard of 2” wide ribbon OR
For a 2 Ribbon Bookmark – 5/8 yard of both 1 ½” wide main ribbon and 5/8” wide coordinating ribbon
1/8 yard Peltex®
1 spool of transparent thread
Bead Fob (optional)
1 ½ yards Cotton Braiding Cord 1mm (I used Natural Cotton Braiding Cord by Clubhouse Crafts™ )
1 Main Bead (5/8”-3/4” in diameter) Note: make sure the center hole is large enough for 4 strands of the cotton braiding cord to pass through.
30-32 Assorted Beads (1/4”-1/2” in diameter) used for Bead Fob Fringe. Note: make sure the center holes of the beads are large enough for one strand of cotton braiding cord to pass through.
(Great sources for beads are www.beadsbysandy.com, www.chevronbeads.com/catalog.html, www.fusionbeads.com and www.beadparadise.com )

PROJECT SIX: PYRAMID PILLOW

Finished size: 20" square

Note: Ribbon yardage listed is for 1 pillow. The pillow can be made using 44" wide quilting fabric OR 54" wide mid-weight Home Decor Fabric.

Ribbon Yardage Needed:
For Center Ribbon - 5/8 yard of 2” wide ribbon AND
For the Side Ribbons - 1 1/4 yards of 5/8” wide coordinating ribbon
3/4 yard Main Print for Pillow Front
1 1/4 yards Coordinating Print for Pillow Back and Piping
2 1/2 yards of (size 6/32”) cotton cording
20” Pillow Form - I use Soft Touch® pillow forms from Fairfield®
1 spool of coordinating all-purpose thread
1 spool of transparent thread
Turning tool (such as a closed pair of scissors)
Zipper Foot (or Pearl/Piping Foot - for your sewing machine)


PROJECT SEVEN: DREAM BIG MEMO BOARD

Finished size: 16" wide x 23" high x 1/2" thick

Note: The Inspiration Board can be made in different sizes. Purchase enough fabric to cover the front of your piece of foam board with a 2" overhang on all 4 sides.

3/4 yard 56” wide mid-weight home decor fabric
3/4 yard each of 3 different ribbon widths
3/4 yard cotton muslin
20”x 30” piece of foam board (1/2” thick)
24" ruler or metal ruler
Craft utility knife
Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Newspapers for easy clean up
Picture hanger (optional)


TOOLS NEEDED (for all 7 projects):

Scissors, Fabric marking pen/pencil, Straight pins, Fabric spray adhesive (I use - Sulky® KK2000™), Iron, Ironing Board, Press cloth, Ruler, Rotary cutter & mat, Seam ripper

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