Free Directions to Sew Clown Collar and Cuffs for a Clown Costume

Edges of the Ruffle- using double fold bias tape

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

• Find the narrower edge of the bias tape.
• set the edge of the ruffle into the center of the bias tape, lining up the edge of the ruffle with the center fold of the bias tape.
• Turn under the ends of the bias tape to enclose the raw edge.
• Baste the bias tape in place.
• With the narrower edge up, stitch the bias tape to the ruffle, sewing close to the edge of the tape.
• Continue to enclose all edges on all layers of the ruffle.

• Materials
• Calculate the width and length of the ruffle
• Prepare Strips
• Edges of the Ruffle- using double fold bias tape
• Edges of the Ruffle- using a hem and decorative stitches
• Edges of the Ruffle- using a serger
• Find the center
• Gather the ruffle
• Snap ends
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