Selvedge Ties For Your Roses!

Why selvedge?

• because it's quick- one edge doesn't frail so less stitching = less time consumed
  

• easy to match - for a rose made out of the same fabric or same color
  

• to put to good use these durable strips that otherwise are likely to be thrown away

Why a tute?

• the selvedge is narrow - that's about how to make the most of it in an easy way!
• ... so that I know what I did next time I need something similar:)

How much do you need?

 

• The total length of the ties will be half, so if you take 1m selvedge you get 0.5 m strip

How?

• Fold the selvedge strip in 2 lengthwise, straight stitch along the frailing  edge, as close as possible to the edge. I move the needle in its left position for this.

• Reached the other end? Turn 90 degrees and stitch.

•  Turn the strip inside out lengthwise - the frailing edge is now inside

• The unfrailing  edges are now on the same line . The center of the universal foot is on that line, zig - zag!

final look

• zig-zag the opposite side too if you want a symmetric look
• fold in 2 (of course, lengthwise) and stitch to the back of the rose at that point

• make a bow to tie the rose to a scarf, for example...

But which kind of rose is this one?:D Any one of these?

 Hehe nope ;) It's a forth type - directions soon!