Ellinor Tunic Sneak Peak

Pattern: Ellinor from BurdaStyle
This pattern is also included in Burda WOF magazine 04/2003

Fabric: Cotton with silver metallic thread JoAnns

Woven Ribbon: with gold metallic thread JoAnns
This ribbon was kind of stiff and hard to curve.

I’ve very pleased with this pattern.

Here’s how to apply the woven ribbon to the neckline:
Tip: to create an invisible seam for the application, I used a metallic thread with a special machine needle that has a large eye.

1. start by pining the ribbon along the neckline, then fold it right sides facing

2. sew in a dart with the wider base to the inner side of the neckline, the V tip of the dart away from the neckline

3. unfold the dart and see how the ribbon now lays curved along the neckline

4. You won’t be able to see that dart unless you look for the needle in the hay sack

Here’s how to create the corners in the woven ribbon:

1. fold the ribbon right sides facing, sew a dart at a 45 degree angle. I ususally pin it first to see which direction it will lay when unfolded. To make it unfold the other way, simply sew the dart the reverse side, with the V tip pointing the opposite direction.

2. unfold the dart

3. the ends of the ribbon are turned to the underside and sewn with the seam allowances