![]() Start folding the fabric and tucking the star points… ![]() If you’ve ever made these stars with paper strips, it’s a similar process, first you arrange the strips to overlap. Now you’re ready to put the strips together and start folding the star! It’s easiest to see how this process works with the video snips below using four different colored strips. When all the strips are pressed flat, fold each one in half long ways and press a crease in the strip. Roll the seam back and forth with your fingertips to make sure the seam is turned out all the way. When the strip is turned right side out, press well with the seam to one side of the strip. Use a bodkin or large safety pin to turn the strip right side out. ![]() Backstitch at the beginning and end of the strip. Get ready to sew a straight seam down the long end of each strip.įold the strip right side together long-ways, and stitch down the long end with a quarter-inch seam. Pre-starching the strips will help the final star press nice and flat. Press the fabric strips well with spray starch, let it dry, and press well. I’ll show you how to prepare the fabric strips for folding, then scroll down below for detailed video snippets to follow the folding instructions.įirst, cut 4 strips of fabric 2 1/2″ wide by 15″ – 16″ long.
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