Sew-Along With Olga and Sansa!

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Who doesn’t love a good sew-along? I know I do! And there’s one coming up soon! Wanna know more? Read on…

Sew-Along With Olga and Sansa!

One of our favorite non-custom fabric groups is hosting a sew-along for the Sansa Flares! Olga’s Fabric Destashing is planning a great deal of fun with fabric discounts and prizes! But we’ll get to hear more about that here in a minute. First…

Let’s talk about Sansa!

Sansa is one of our favorite pant patterns for so many reasons. You get the look of a flared pant or bell-bottom with the comfort of a pair of leggings, so get those stretch knits ready! The flare is so stylish right now and you have the option of either doing a yoga-style waistband or using elastic and a casing. And the adult version comes with two rise options, mid-rise, or high-rise, to fit your style or fit needs.

Like many of Bella Sunshine’s patterns, Sansa has a WIDE range of sizes, from a 6-month child’s size all the way up to a size 30 in adults (which measures 53.5″ and 59.75″ respectively in the waist and hips). Or, go all out and grab the bundle to have the FULL range. Think of all the gorgeous and adorable matching parent/child sets you could make!

Let me just share some gorgeous Sansa inspiration!

Now, what about this sew-along?

Ready for a retro flashback? Look no further than the Sansa Flares! They are fitted from the waist through the knee and then flare out for a fun retro look of the ’70s. The length touches the floor. The design comes with two options; elastic waist or a yoga waist which gives you the ultimate choice in comfort! The ladies’ version also includes two rise options: mid-rise and high-rise. These pants are sure to be a staple in your wardrobe!

Sewing Level: Confident Beginner
Sizes: Ladies 0-30, Girls 6 Mos-12

The Prizes

Prizes are available to anyone at any skill level just for participating! Everyone who participates/submits their final design in this Sew Along will be entered into a giveaway for:
Grand prize: $50 Olga’s Closet Gift Card + $25 Bella Sunshine Designs Gift Card
2nd place: $20 Olga’s Closet Gift Card
3rd place: $10 Olga’s Closet Gift Card

You are welcome to use any fabric of your choice for the Sew-Along, but we are offering the following fabric options at a discounted rate. Just post a screenshot in our Facebook Event showing you purchased the pattern from Bella Sunshine Designs and are participating in the Sew Along and we will send you a special discount code to purchase the fabric from our website:

Navy/Red/White Floral/Thin Striped Double Brushed Poly

Yellow/Red/Blue Floral/Thin Striped Double Brushed Poly

Army Green/Black/Grey Camo Double Brushed Poly

Slate Solid Stretch Velvet

Now that you have ALL the information, just join the event here, grab your fabric and pattern, and get ready for some awesome fun! Oh, and don’t forget to share your makes in our group too! We love some Sansa Flares! *wink wink*

Let’s Do The #MonsterMash!

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The beginning of the month means a new sewing challenge and contest! And in honor of this being the month of Halloween, we’re dubbing this month’s contest the #MonsterMash!

Let’s Do The #MonsterMash!

This month, we want to see even more of your amazing creativity! Do you have your favorite Bella Sunshine patterns? We all do! But sometimes we all want something maybe a little bit different, right? Now’s the time! #MonsterMash is the perfect time for you to do some experimenting and make something new! How? Let me explain!

Take 2 of your favorite Bella Sunshine patterns and mash them together!

For instance, you can use the bodice of the Sahara with the skirt from Maci:

They really do seem to be quite a perfect match, don’t you think?

Or how about the top of a Maggie mashed with the swing of Sophia?

Looks like the perfect little fall top to me! And since these patterns also come in adult sizes, you could easily make one for yourself too!

There’s always the Amelia bodice with an Emmaline skirt…

So classic and classy looking. I’m really loving this simple yet sweet combination!

Even better! Take the bodice from Emmaline and throw in Sahara‘s skirt and sleeves! Magic!

And you really can’t beat a good twirl factor! This one is especially good if you want a higher back neckline or just don’t care for lined bodices.

This is one of my personal favorites…

An Emmaline bodice with a Sahara skirt. Perfect for tops or dresses and really, versatile enough to make for any kind of weather! (Although I must confess it is MUCH like the example above, I love that this particular version can be made in my size! haha)

Now that we’ve filled you with inspiration, what are you going to make? Just let your imagination go wild and think of all the different combinations you could make! We can’t WAIT to see your creations! Just make sure you post them in our Facebook group and put #MonsterMash somewhere in the post so that we can find it! And don’t forget, one lucky participant will win an amazing prize! This month it’s a $25 gift certificate from Q A Fabrics!

 

Surprise Sale!

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Most of you know we’ve been hosting some guest bloggers for the past five weeks… And with each post, there was a sale on 2 patterns for the week? Guess what? Now that it’s all over we’re bringing you a HUGE surprise sale!

Surprise sale!

In case you missed the previous posts, let me fill you in.

Week one we had Becky Petty of bigflynotions with the Emmaline.

Then, during week two Dora Serrano joined us with her beautifully sewn Amelia for her daughter!

Jennie Lindstrom joined us for week three with her adorable Primrose Panties for her girls.

Just perfect with pants too!

Week four brought us Laurie Roberts who writes the blog Make it Sew with The Bear and Pea Atelier and she sewed up an adorable little Hazel for us.

And finally, last week Fenna (who writes FABulous Home Sewn) wrapped up week five with the ever amazingly retro Sansa Flares.

Each of these weeks brought a great sale along with it… But tonight, that ends.

… Or does it???

Beginning tomorrow (9/27/19) through the end of the month, ALL of the patterns above will be on sale again! Along with the patterns they were paired with for the original sale, which includes Clementine, Apple, Coraline, Oceana, and Sahara! Prices for children’s sizes will be $6, Adult sizes will be $7 or get the bundle with ALL the sizes for only $12!

Once you’ve shopped to your heart’s content, please share your newly sewn wardrobes with us in our Facebook group! We love seeing the creativity… and you never know who you might inspire!

Back to School Panties?

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Hey Sunshines! Today we’re going to hear from Jennie about her chosen back to school sewing… And she chose to bless us with a story of Primrose Panties! Let’s see what she has to say!

Back to School Panties?

While many kids have already gone back to school, my children don’t start until next Monday, September 9th. Why so late you might be thinking… well because that is that date I chose! As a homeschooling family, we have a lot of freedom over our school year, and I prefer to wait until September to get started. We haven’t always homeschooled though. When my girls were younger and in public school, we had a lot of fun choosing their Back-to-School outfits.

I didn’t sew as much back then, so most of the time the outfits were RTW. However, I have made new clothes for the first day of homeschool before. This includes an entire Bella Sunshine Designs outfit for one of my daughters as part of last years blog tour. I made her a Reagan raglan, Eden leggings and an Apple cardigan (affiliate links) and you can read about them here.

Back to School 2019

As I was thinking about what to make for this years tour, I realized that they don’t really need anything new. We tend to wear a lot of comfy clothes, another perk of homeschooling, and they have closets full of mama made clothing. The one thing they always seem to need is new underwear. So I decided to try out the Primrose Panties pattern (affiliate link). My girls are all teenagers, so I used the adult pattern, but it is also available in kids and doll sizes. The pattern comes with a few different options: 

  • high or low rise
  • brief or hipster
  • fold over elastic or bands

Since I wasn’t sure which options my girls would like the best, I made muslins that included a mix of each of the options. I made two different muslins to see which options my girls preferred. The white/navy plaid is the low-rise, briefs, with bands. The hot pink/navy is the high-rise, hipster, with fold-over elastic. I had my girls try on each pair and then let me know what options they preferred. It is also a good idea to wear each muslin for a few hours to see how they feel with normal movement throughout the day, and to determine if you need to make any personal modifications. Turns out that all of my daughters prefer low-rise, brief cut, and bands, which made it super easy for me. 

Sewing Primrose

Panties are a great way to use up leftover fabric scraps, and so I looked through mine to see what would work. When I am using scraps (instead of yardage) I find that it is much easier to have full pattern pieces, and not cut on the fold. To get a full pattern piece you can either print the pattern twice, or you can use tracing paper. I like using tracing paper because it is less bulky to store. Just remember to transfer all of the relevant info to your new pattern pieces, including the size and any modifications you make. Once I had all my pieces traced, I could easily see the best way to get the most out of my fabric scraps, especially for the odd-shaped pieces of fabric. 

After determining the options my girls liked, I decided to batch/assembly line sew four more pairs of panties. Again I went to my fabric stash and found a larger piece of fabric that had been used as a muslin for a top pattern that I didn’t really like and had taken apart. In a short time, I had a stack of new panties for my girls. 

I have a large metal board in my sewing room. And since my tracing paper pattern pieces are pretty light, I can store them there with a magnet. That way I have the pattern handy anytime I need it. The plan is to cut out panties with the leftover scraps from each project as I go. When I have a few pairs cut out, I will do another batch sew again.

My girls and I are very happy with their new Primrose Panties. Hopefully, I stick to my plan of sewing them up on a regular basis. I would love for you to come check out my blog, Stitched by Jennie, where I write about my sewing adventures. If you need any help with your  Primrose panties make sure to ask in the Bella Sunshine Designs Facebook group.

Sewing Challenge! New To You!

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We thought it was time for a little fun…  and a contest! Are you ready? How about a “New To You” challenge! We thought it sounded like a fun adventure! So, without further ado, let me explain…

Sewing Challenge! New To You!

With back to school looming (or in some cases, already here), we probably ALL have some sewing to do… So why not make it fun? And possibly win something in the process. *wink wink* So we’re bringing you a fun challenge to serve as motivation!

This challenge is going to be to sew a Bella Sunshine pattern that’s new to you! It could be one you own that you just haven’t had a chance to try yet. Or it could be one you’ve been eyeing and haven’t taken the plunge to buy… buy it! It could be an older pattern (like Maci) or something brand new (like Hazel)! Just make sure it’s something you haven’t tried yet! (And for those wondering if sewing one size range puts the whole pattern out… no! If you’ve only sewn the kid version and want to take a stab at the adult, go for it! It counts as an entry!

How To Enter!

If you aren’t already a member of our amazing online community, NOW is the time to join! Want to know how to enter? It’s easy! Just post your new to you masterpiece in our group with the hashtag #newtoyou! We’ll find those posts and choose a winner from them! We will also be announcing the prizes during the contest at some point, so make sure you’re in the group to see that!

This sewing challenge starts NOW and will go through the end of August, so grab your new (to you) pattern, your favorite fabric, and get sewing! We can’t WAIT to see what you make!

6 Great Fabric Companies You WON’T Find In The USA!

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It seems like everyone knows about US-based fabric businesses… But what about the ones that operate outside of the USA’s borders? These fabric companies that we’re highlighting are some of those who come highly recommended. And they make cute quality fabrics so much easier to find for our non-US based friends! Plus, you never know what you might see that you NEED even if you ARE in the states! Let’s take a look!

6 Great Fabric Companies You WON’T Find In The USA!

Witzend Fabric Designs

“Jill Straus & Sara Machen are the co-owners of Witzend Fabric Designs.   We met in 2017 in a local Facebook group for people who enjoyed sewing and crafting.  We had Both had been involved in the online fabric community by sewing samples for custom knit groups and pattern testing.  After a while we realized we both had a mutual desire to design fun prints for printing on fabric and Witzend was born. 2 years later Witzend has successfully turned around 23 rounds of custom printed knit fabric.  We are located in the Kitchener/Waterloo area in Ontario, Canada. We are able to ship worldwide and offer local pickup and strive to bring you unique custom fabric on a variety of high-quality bases.  Our designs rotate between our own hand-drawn art and those of other artists.  Customers can also contact us to design and/or print their own fabric designs.” Visit Jill and Sara on Facebook here!

 
 

Blended Thread Fabrics

“Blended Thread Fabrics was founded in 2016, stemming from a love of sewing, fabric, and design! A “blend” of these three passions is what has shaped Blended Thread Fabrics into the business it is today.

We are proud to offer a wide range of apparel textiles; From carefully curated in-stock designs to custom fabrics designed in Canada and ethically printed on a variety of bases.

We have a small group of amazing team members who can usually be found designing fabric, cutting and packing your orders, sewing up gorgeous makes, and answering your questions in our online community! We are active in the handmade community and love supporting other small businesses.

Our fabric is offered in Canadian Dollars and is available in half-yard increments. Whether you’re a long-standing member of the BTF community, or you’re just discovering us for the first time: welcome! We can’t wait to share our love of fabric with you! xo”

Wicked Fabrics

“I bring ethically manufactured European and international knit fabrics to Australian and International home sewists. If you’re looking for fabrics for your next project, please check out my wide selection of knit fabrics. My name is Vivi and I am Chief Cutter & Packer at Wicked Fabrics based in Sydney, Australia. I am a mum to two beautiful kids and wife to a supportive husband who encourages me to do what I love. When I’m not processing orders I’m behind the machine. Or working on a new sewing pattern. Or taking time out with the family “taking in” Sydney and other surrounds. I’m hoping to creatively inspire and motivate crafters to keep sewing and creating in the comfort of their own homes using ethically manufactured fabrics. Enabling Australian sewist enthusiasts one at a time.” You can find all the fun and fabrics in Vivi’s Facebook group too!

Lush Fabrics

“Lush Fabrics was started to bring affordable fabric to Australia. We offer bases that I saw so much in American groups that people raved about. Brushed poly, Liverpool, and French Terry, just to name a few. These fabric bases are now pretty common here in Australia. And we have a great selection of prints and bases available. With over 500 products available on our website, there is something for everyone.” You can find their Facebook group here.

Lyddi-Grace Fabrics

“Lyddi-Grace fabrics prides itself on offering top quality Jersey fabrics and haberdashery to its customers. We offer a wide range of custom fabrics (from Kids designs to 18+). Plus a print your own service. And lots of in-stock designs and solid colours. We believe there is something for everyone here, to cover every budget. Based in the UK, shipping is available to all of Europe.” Make sure you visit Lyddi-Grace on Facebook to see more of what they have to offer!

Second Star Fabric

“Colour loving duo Tanya & Becca created the brand Second Star Fabric to bring contemporary and fun designs to the UK market. Original and unique designs, printed on top quality GOTS certified organic jersey, and excellent customer service comes as standard.” Click on the link to see more of their gorgeous offerings in their Facebook group!

There are so many fabric companies out there to explore! And we will bring more of them to you in the future… But for now, we hope you have fun exploring these 6 fabulous fabric companies! Make sure you visit us in our own group on Facebook to share your BSD makes, we always love seeing them!

 

Meet Hazel! The Newest Must-Have Wardrobe Staple!

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Hazel is going to be the newest BSD craze! It’s fast, it’s easy, and it’s beyond adorable! Wanna know more? Let’s go break it down and give you a proper introduction!

Meet Hazel! The Newest Must-Have Wardrobe Staple!

First, let’s talk about ease. Being a dolman style pattern, it’s not just easy to sew, but it is SO easy to wear! Hazel is extremely flattering on ALL body types! With 2 size ranges; kids sizes 6 months to 12 years and women’s sizes 0-30 (or get the bundle with the FULL range of sizes!); ANYONE can look and feel great in this! But don’t take my word for it, look at these tester pictures!

Next, I’ll point out one of Hazel’s more unique features, the drawstring sleeves. You can leave them loose or cinch them up for a cute ruched look! I especially love this look in the sleeveless version, but it also looks great with the short and 3/4 sleeve options. Look at these amazing sleeves!

Also, Hazel comes in 3 different lengths. Make it a top to go with your cute shorts or jeans. The tunic length is perfect for leggings or other pants/skirts. And the dress length will be a great option with a great pair of boots for fall, which is right around the corner! Really, just picture it in a great pumpkin or mustard color in the 3/4 sleeves. Fall perfection! Let’s see how some of these different lengths look, shall we?

 

As a final little surprise, the women’s version does come with one last little option that I know I love! 2 different necklines! You can have a higher or lower cut front neckline, which I know a lot of people appreciate! It’s always great to have options, right?

All in all, we’re really in love with Hazel and can’t WAIT to see all of the ones that get made! It’s on sale right now in our shop for just $5.50 in children’s sizes and $6.50 for adult sizes or get it ALL with the bundle for only $11.50! These prices are good through August 10th! And when you have one made, swing by our Facebook group to share your creation! We LOVE seeing them and you never know… you might just inspire someone else!

8 Amazing (and Inclusive) Custom Fabric Groups You Have to Check Out!

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Last week we talked about non-custom fabric shops. But every once in awhile I splurge and spend in some custom fabric groups. Sometimes I just can’t beat the thought of a cute and limited edition fabric when the mood strikes. With all of today’s issues, I’m also on the lookout for ethical companies. I look for ones who are fully inclusive and make all of their members feel safe and valued. I’ve done my research, and now I’m bringing you a shortlist. Here are some of these amazing custom fabric groups for you to check out for yourself!

8 Amazing (and Inclusive) Custom Fabric Groups You Have to Check Out!

Q/A Fabrics

“Due to the lack of POC printed on fabric, specifically characters with black skin tones, this fabric company was created. I never had any plans of becoming a fabric host, but the lack of inclusion that continues to occur is just heartbreaking. I want my children to be aware that characters that share their skin complexion are beautiful and belong on any and ALL fabrics. Black women and men LOVE to sew as well and we only wish to be represented in the sewing community. Not just on occasion, but daily. We are here and we do exist!” This happens to be a fan favorite among custom fabric groups right now and you can visit them on Facebook here.

Emerald Curtain Fabric

“I started Emerald Curtain Fabric in May of this year. Emerald Curtain Fabric was born after I noticed a lack of diversity and inclusiveness in the custom fabric world. I am BlaQue (black and queer) and rarely find fabric in the custom fabric world that represents either of these parts of myself. Emerald Curtain Fabric believes that representation matters…not just in certain months but year-round.  We specialize in Afrocentric prints, LGBTQIA+ positive prints, and lots of fun, whimsical prints for everyone. The current pre-order is open until 7/26.” You can find Emerald Curtain on Facebook here.

Twisted Needle Textiles

 

 

“TNT is a POC (Inupiaq Eskimo) and Queer owned business. We banded together in 2008 to form TNT and branched off with Mini Me’s by TNT for the younger crowd! The physical part of the business is based in Ohio (that’s Tabitha!) and Melissa handles most of the internet based stuff out in Colorado.” Visit them in their Facebook group here.

Chicana Fabric and Dyes

“I started this business because I felt there was a need for more POC owned businesses in the fabric world. Inclusivity and diversity have been very scarce. I feel it’s becoming more diverse because a lot more BIPOC and POC persons are stepping forward. They’re basically tired of being spoken over and not being seen.

“My brand is a donation brand, my passion lies with helping out the Latinx culture. This means the families that are being separated, and the children that are left in cages. I would like to help the people that help them, so they can keep helping those people. But I would also like to expand my donations to things like Flint water crisis. To help out with funeral costs for lower-income families. And I plan on doing this through my fabric.

“Every round starting with round Cuatro there will be panels that 100% of their proceeds will go to either a domestic crisis or need or charity that I have researched fervently. I would like to also give to breast cancer survivors, mothers that are struggling, things like that. This is just off the top of my head.

“My dad was big on donating and charity work and I want his legacy to live on through me. So 5% of all proceeds will go to the Sacred Heart Church in McAllen Texas. and I’m also going to start doing panels that payout to help a different charity. I started my business making diapers and moved into the fabric world.” Visit her amazing Facebook group here.

RockerByeDestash

“I started RockerByeBaby in 2007 when my boys were born. In the years building that up I started designing my own prints for exclusivity in the items I was creating and selling. The more and more those prints made it out into the market, the more people just wanted the fabric! After about a year of running both the fabric side and the maker side, I closed RockerByeBaby. Now I focus entirely on RockerByeDestash Fabrics and love it! I sew often, still… but just for fun and strike-offs. And I LOVE the time I get to spend designing new and exciting fabrics!” You can find this amazing group here on Facebook!

Run Amok Fabric

“At Run Amok Fabric we love all things rainbow, monochrome, and whimsical. We offer playful prints for children, funny panels for adults, social justice themes, and everything in between. Run Amok has limited time pre-orders, a stock art library that is always open for pre-order, custom printed retail fabric, solid retail fabric, and interfacing.” Click the business name above to go to their website, or visit them on Facebook here.
 

Acheron Fabrics

“We are a small LGBTQIA differently-abled owned business that goes above and beyond for both customers and seamsters. Acheron Fabrics is inclusive, and we treat our seamsters as part of the core of our group. We are one of the first groups to implement programs to better our seamsters lives beyond just a few yards of free fabric. The prints themselves bring a perfect balance between the nerd world and beautiful fabric art. We like to use a mix of commissioned artwork/stock art to make amazing fabric designs focusing mainly on anime and nerdy themes.” You can preview this adorable fabric and get up-to-date updates on their preorders in their Facebook group here.

Finer Fabrics by Queenora

“Finer Fabrics by Queenora originated from my difficulty to find fabric representative of black and people for myself, my children and my clients. Outside of Ankara and African-print fabric, there was no fabric available to showcase any part of ourselves – of our history or our current culture.
 
“Something as simple as seeing a little black girl with a fro or a little black boy depicted as a knight that looks like them on a t-shirt can completely change the landscape of how a young black person views themselves.
 
“My goal is to cater to and provide fabrics for that everyday black person. In addition, my business has a goal to primarily work with other black and brown people behind and in front of the scenes. We include our artists, graphic designers, strike sewists, etc. We want to showcase the talent of these individuals and bring about collaboration.
 
“To learn more about Finer Fabrics by Queenora, we can found on Facebook through our private group or on Instagram at finerfabrics_by_queenora”
 
We could go on and on about these custom fabric groups, but really, they speak for themselves! Who are you excited to check out and possibly purchase from?

Places To Buy GREAT Non-Custom Fabric!

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If you sew, you shop. It’s just part of the deal, right? And sometimes the cost of custom fabrics are more than our budget can handle, as cute as they might be. So let us clue you into some great places to shop for non-custom fabric with great customer service and even better prices!

 

Surge Fabric Shop

Surge is a small family run business based in WI. They carry a WIDE variety of different types of knits in a huge selection of prints and solid colors. They’ve been in business since 2016 and are still going strong! They also have a fun tag for you to use if you sew with their fabrics and want to share on social media… just use #feelthesurge!

Amelia Lane Designs

Another group with a great selection of knit fabrics of all types. And they have some pretty great customer courtesy shipping options like “Hold my box” or “Fill my box” or “Bump my box” if you want to get the most bang for your buck in shipping costs! They also put together some pretty great coordinated bundles. Definitely a shop to drop in on and shop!

Olga’s Closet Fabric Destashing

Olga’s closet is very new to the scene, but is already making a splash with her fans! They specialize in knits and stock thousands of yards of brushed poly, french terry, cotton jersey and more in popular patterns like stripes, florals and many more! They do also carry wovens, so they are definitely a shop to check out!

Fashion Forward Fabrics

Fashion Forward has so many amazing knit prints and types! Like a super adorable panda cotton lycra, rainbow-striped swim lycra, and some gorgeous sweater knits! They also offer mystery and clearance boxes if you like surprises!

Fab Clique Fabric Shoppe

Fab Clique has a couple of things some of these other companies don’t. Among them are denim stretch wovens and hand tie-dyed rib knits. But if you want the tie-dyes, be ready! They sell out fast! They have a pretty large following who love their fabrics and service, and I can’t wait to place my first order!

Sly Fox Fabrics

Sly Fox is another fan favorite. With SO many knit solid and print options to choose from, along with faux fur and lace trims, etc, you’re sure to find something to love! Another perk of Sly Fox is their flat rate shipping of $6.99, so if you need more than a few yards, that shipping rate can be a HUGE bonus!

Know of any other fantastic online retailers we should know about? Share them in the comments below! You can never have too much fabric, right? *winkwinknudgenudge*

How to Tie a Flat Knot

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There are exciting things coming to Bella Sunshine very soon! And one of those things will mean tying pretty knots! So I’m here to help with that. Now, I’m not going to lie. Tying a flat knot is not the easiest thing to do. In fact, it took me three days of practicing to get it good enough to post here. But like a lot of things, once you get it you’ve got it and it’ll be smooth sailing from that point on. So, are you ready to learn how to tie a flat knot? Great! Let’s get to it!

How to Tie a Flat Knot

First thing you need is the thing you’re tying. For the purposes of this tutorial, I will be using the straps for soon-to-be-released overall pattern, Oceana.

I can’t wait to share the release post with you all so you can see how truly adorable this pattern is! But, for now, I’ll have to settle for teasing you with the straps and showing you how to get a good pretty tie on it.

Step 1

First, cross your straps with them both pointing the same direction. I crossed right over left because I found that easiest. I should also note that this knot is extremely hard to tie while the garment is being worn by a wiggly body. I found it MUCH easier to tie (and have it be pretty) before she put them on.

Step 2

Next, you’re going to take the strap on top and fold it around the bottom strap. At this point, you will see the lining side of the top strap.

Step 3

This step is simple! Just bend the bottom strap down to expose the lining on that strap as well. At this point, you’ll want to make sure everything is still as flat as you can make it. I promise that it is imperative in getting this knot just right!

Step 4

Now, fold that bottom strap up and bring the top strap down to cross it. You’ll have them both main side up again. Then just fold that top strap around and slide it through the loop you just made!

Finishing the knot

Here’s the tricky part. While tightening that knot, you need to keep everything from moving too much while giving a half twist to that top strap in order to keep the main side up. Once it’s mostly tight you might have to fiddle with it a bit to make sure that only the single flat loop is showing on the top of the knot with an end coming out (right side up) on either side.

After some adjusting, the knot above will look like these! Perfectly pretty and ready for wearing! You can also use this method for tying sashes, ribbon, and with things as well!

Did you enjoy this tutorial! I really hope so! Are there other things you’d like us to explain for you? Please share them in the comments! And come to visit our Facebook group if you feel inclined! We love making new friends and seeing new faces!

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