Length of the ribbon for the collar:
- Use a tape measure to measure around the neck, leaving a comfortable space around the neck and plenty of "tail" to tie the collar in place. (For a small child, rather than leaving ribbon to tie, leave just enough ribbon to turn under and sew a snap to each end. This will help prevent a strangulation danger.)
- Cut your ribbon to the desired measurement.
- Mark the center of the ribbon and the ends of the ruffle (where the tie area begins)
Length of the ribbon for the cuffs.
- Using a tape measure, measure around the wrist (and ankles if desired) leaving enough space for comfort and possible sweat suit cuffs under the cuff ruffle
- Add one inch to each end to turn under.
- Cut the ribbon to the desired length and mark one inch from each end.
- In most cases the ruffle will be 2 to 4 inches wide. A ruffle 2" wide will be ideal for a small child, while a 4" wide ruffle will be ideal on an adult clown. Experiment with your tape measure to find a desired width.
- The width of the ruffle will be two times the desired finished ruffle.
- If you will be turning under the edges (rather than encasing them with bias or a serged edge) add an inch to allow for a 1/4" baby hem on each edge.
