![]() ![]() OPTIONAL: Across the raw ends on either side you need to use the zigzag stitch to ensure it does not fray. Stitch along the sides, allowing a 1/8 inch seam allowance on either side. Fold over again and press so you have a piece that is 12 inches by 1 inch. ![]() Open out the fabric on the wrong side, then fold along the length to the middle fold you have just pressed, and press.You are now going to press your fabric ready for sewing, so fold it in half along the 12 inch side so you have a piece measuring 12 inches by 2 inches and press along the fold.On your ironing board place the outer fabric wrong side up, then place the fusible interfacing over it with the fusible side down (that’s the side that’s a bit rough and seems slightly sticky), positioning so there are no edges overlapping the outer fabric, then apply the heat from the iron to fuse the lining to the fabric, according to the manufacturer’s instructions – with some fusing you apply heat from the back, and with others it’s from the front. As a general guideline 13-16 inches would work fine and will give you a wrislet that is 7 to 8 inches long. If you are making for a man you would need to measure the person’s hand to see how much longer your initial strip for the DIY key fob chain should be. ![]() Now, the sizes above are for women’s hands. These are a general guide to the size of hands: To get an idea of the circumference place your thumb over your pinkie finger, kind of folding your hand and measure the widest point towards the base of your hand. I would always suggest using the 12 inch strip and cutting down to size – it should slip comfortably over your wrist to keep your keys securely ‘at hand’ while you perform other tasks – you don’t want to wrestle it onto and off your wrist. Using a medium weight fusible interfacing allows for the correct amount of stiffness and adds to the durability of the fabric.īecause wrist sizes vary we have some inside circumference dimensions to guide you for the finished key fob wristlet, so it fits comfortably over your hand.
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