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The Pacifier Clip design and
photos were created by Karen
Souther. Credit where credit
is due! Many thanks to Karen for helping to enlarge our collection of FREE
craft instructions.
Materials
- Ribbon (5/8 inch works well)
9 - 10 inches is an ideal finished
length, which means you will need 14 - 15 inches total
of ribbon. This gives you more than enough to attach the
Velcro and the clip. If you want your finished length
shorter, feel free to make the Velcro closure part
bigger.
- Dritz Stay-Tape if you are going to use any type of
satin ribbon, this is strongly recommended.
- Pacifier Clip
The ones used in these instructions can
be purchased from umei.com/clips/plastic-suspender-clips-14.htm
- Thread / Hot glue
- Velcro. 5/8 inch works well.
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Step-by-Step Instructions
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Choose your ribbon and cut it 15 inches long. Get your clip ready,
thread your needle and follow along... ::: |
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Open the pacifier
clip all the way. |
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Because this example
uses satin ribbon, we are adding stabilizer (Dritz Stay-Tape). Cut
it double the length of your ribbon, fold it in half and put it on
the inside of your ribbon. For grosgrain this step is optional.
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Thread your ribbon
into the opening of the clip, starting at the top (otherwise it will
be backwards). |
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Note the Stay Tape.
It is the waffle looking texture on the inside of the ribbon. |
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To attach the
ribbon, fold it into a loop. You can thread it through the
clip for a second time (optional). This will make a clean edge on
the back (see next photo). Make sure if you are using the stabilizer
that it is in the middle of the ribbon and doesn't slide around. |
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The flat part of the
ribbon by the "U" is the back side of the loop. This is what
you are going to sew. Hand sewing is the easiest. We suggest clear
nylon thread. Sew only the sides and the top of the fold to ensure a
clean front. Note: Smaller needles cause
the least stress on the fabric. |
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Trial and error has
proven that starting the sewing on the side is the easiest method,
because then you are sewing in a U-shape. Sew one side, then the
top, then the other side. Take care at the top not to pull too
tight, otherwise the stress on the ribbon could tear a hole.
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Once you are done
sewing, your ribbon should look like this on the back. |
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Here it is from the
front. You may have a few spots where you can see the stitching, so
try to be careful. |
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This examples uses Velcro for the closure,
because the ribbon is satin. If you are using grosgrain, you might
prefer to use snaps. The sew on variety would be gentler on the
ribbon. To prepare the Velcro, cut a piece of Velcro to the correct
length/width. Stabilizer can be used here as well. Cut the Velcro
from the start of your fold (by my thumb in the photo below) to the
end of the ribbon! |
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Make an S-shaped
fold at the end of the ribbon. Sew the Velcro to the ribbon. Sew
around all sides of the Velcro piece, taking care not to pull too
tightly. This can cause your stitches to be seen from the other
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For the other side
of the Velcro, turn the end of the ribbon inward to form a
"C". |
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In this case, on top
of the word ME. |
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After both pieces of
Velcro are sewn on, your project should look like this. Make sure
the stabilizer is in the middle between the two pieces of Velcro, so
it makes the loop that holds the pacifier stronger. The loop should
be at least 1 inch, preferably 1.5 inches (between your pieces of
Velcro). |
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All done! If you find you pulled too hard on the loop by the clip,
embellish it! Add a bow, or bling it out!
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