Shawl question

[runnrgrl33]

Can anyone tell me how to sew the ribbons onto my shawl? I also need to know what length the ribbons are supposed to be. I am 5'6''. Thanks!!!!!

[Migiziwomen]

i have a friend who used that sticky sewing tape and lined her ribbons up on it and then closed the two parts of her shawl up and then sewed it. lol i did my daughters one by one, the lenght i think is up to you although someone else might have a better answer for you on that one, you just want to make sure that when you are at rest with it around the shoulders that the end fringes. oops sorry my ride is here, i will get more into it tomarrow as there is no puter at home.

[NCheyGirl21]

Well when I use to dance fancy shawl. I made my ribbons 22-24 inches then folded them in half and lined them on the shawl then sewed. Don't sew them into your seem though because if you have to take it off it will look bad sewn into your seem. Hope that helped a lil bit.

[scorpiostwin11_76]

Shawl info

i have a friend who used that sticky sewing tape and lined her ribbons up on it and then closed the two parts of her shawl up and then sewed it. lol i did my daughters one by one, the lenght i think is up to you although someone else might have a better answer for you on that one, you just want to make sure that when you are at rest with it around the shoulders that the end fringes. oops sorry my ride is here, i will get more into it tomarrow as there is no puter at home.

I agree with migizowomen. I when I used to fancy shawl, I used the sticky tape, and basically taylor made to fit my height. I'm a short gal, so I didn't need that much, but in any case, it depends on your shawl too. I don't think that there is really a proper way to measure a shawl esp. fancy shawl, because you will be holding your arms up, and spinning, and moving your shawl as you dance. Ribbons can be tricky to work with. Good luck and hope your shawl turns out the way you like it to be.

[scorpiostwin11_76]

forgot to mention....

I agree with migizowomen. I when I used to fancy shawl, I used the sticky tape, and basically taylor made to fit my height. I'm a short gal, so I didn't need that much, but in any case, it depends on your shawl too. I don't think that there is really a proper way to measure a shawl esp. fancy shawl, because you will be holding your arms up, and spinning, and moving your shawl as you dance. Ribbons can be tricky to work with. Good luck and hope your shawl turns out the way you like it to be.

I forgot to mention you might want to take into consideration of the ground when deciding the length of your ribbons. If you have them touch the ground too much they will frey and get dirty.

[Migiziwomen]

i have a friend who used that sticky sewing tape and lined her ribbons up on it and then closed the two parts of her shawl up and then sewed it. lol i did my daughters one by one, the lenght i think is up to you although someone else might have a better answer for you on that one, you just want to make sure that when you are at rest with it around the shoulders that the end fringes. oops sorry my ride is here, i will get more into it tomarrow as there is no puter at home.

lol okay i am back as i was saying you want to make sure that the fringes are not hitting the ground. also you want to make sure that you seal the ends. you can burn them or put clear nail polish on the ends. also here is a helpful hing that my great aunty gave me a couple years ago put loops in your shawl for your thumbs so your fingers do not get cramped up, you can just stick your thumbs right through. take care and good luck, remeber, sew only when you are feeling in good spirits.

[Kamama]

There is also a product you can get at Wal Mart in the sewing section called Frey Check or Frey Stop or something along that line. When you make your ribbon, cut the ends at an angle, that will help to delay the fraying process. But, if you have the Frey Stop, apply a small amount across the bottom of your ribbon (where you cut) and it will not frey on you. I've been dancing my current shawl for about 3 years now, and have had no problem so far. (although my shawl is to long and I have to fold it under on top for dancing-I guess thats a project for the winter time. Im gonna dread taking off the ribbon on the sides and redoing it to line it all up right, but, its something that needs done.)
Good Luck, and have fun Dancing!
Jenn

[¤~Lady Dancer Boo~¤]

How big of a ribbon you usin? I agree, don't sew them into the shawl between layers. Tha way you can replace one if ya need to.

[ABgrassdancer]

My sis made alot of shawls and she put the ribbon on Double wide binding and then on the shawl

[loves2dancealways]

Hope this helps

i have a friend who used that sticky sewing tape and lined her ribbons up on it and then closed the two parts of her shawl up and then sewed it. lol i did my daughters one by one, the lenght i think is up to you although someone else might have a better answer for you on that one, you just want to make sure that when you are at rest with it around the shoulders that the end fringes. oops sorry my ride is here, i will get more into it tomarrow as there is no puter at home.

Ya when my aunt made mine she used a sticky tape and it turned out great..it also helps me when i dance that i took two pieces of velcrow** and made pockets in my shawl so its easier to hold...well gtg thx

[Tallulabelle328]

My sis made alot of shawls and she put the ribbon on Double wide binding and then on the shawl

, it adds a sturdiness and ease to sewing it intothe shawl.

The Frea Check stuff you have to wait for it to dry and sometimes it came off, melting works faster and better.

I was taught how to make "pockets" where you hold onto the shawl, fold over the material a few inches and sew the side, it helps your hands from getting cramped, helps little ones hands
hang onto the shawl until they learn to put under their arms, keeps big ones hands warm at night dancing.