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

Edges of the Ruffle- using a hem and decorative stitches

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

• Turn under the edges 1/4" and press.
• Turn under again to enclose the raw edges and press in place.
• Using white thread sew the hem in place, sewing close to the in side edge.
• Using a bright color or a color thread that matches the sweat suit or pajama (in the bobbin too), choose a dense decorative stitch and sew it on the hems 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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