fao lindaatno9

svjenni

linda, i hope ou don't mind me asking but I need help! I'm going to wedding in 2 weeks.

I can't fit into any other dress other than my little black dress but i wanted to brighten it up by adding a ribbon in white in this style:




how do i make the ribbon? sorry if this is a daft question but I don't want to get it wrong

lindaatno9

You need to make a sash. White or ivory?
Satin is your best option. Do you sew at all? If you do you will need about 1.5-2m of satin and cut it about 5-6" wide then fold in half (length ways) and stitch. Leave an opening of about 4 " at the middle so you can turn inside out. Press and oversew the opening..
Alternatively, you can buy wide ribbon of about 4" width.

http://www.jaycotts.co.uk/acatalog/__Wired_Edge_Plain_Organza_70mm.html
this is a wired edge organza ribbon. You can manipulate the bow to keep it's shape with the wire edge.

http://www.jaycotts.co.uk/acatalog/__Ribbon.html A selection of assorted widths to look at.

TBH you can get wide ribbon from most markets, haberdashery stores.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/100MM-4-WHITE-SATIN-RIBBON-X-3-METRES_W0QQitemZ180317212590QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Crafts_Cardmaking_Scrapbooking_Ribbons_Fibres_EH?hash=item180317212590&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1688%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

Or, you could go for a basic organza sash used for chair decorations. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/White-Chair-Cover-Organza-Sash-Wedding-Banquet-New_W0QQitemZ360152587480QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Crafts_Fabric_Textiles_SM?hash=item360152587480&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1686%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

If none of these help, I can make you one. (but I'm not allowed to say that lol)

svjenni

thanks linda thats perfect - i'll have a look in my local shops and if i don't ind anything i'll get the ribbon in the ebay link

lindaatno9

It needs to be quite wide, but for achieving something a bit extra, add an extra few meters and wrap around the waist a few times for a kind of "cumberband" effect. Will look super!
3m should be perfect from the e bay link!!