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Step 5Cutting the fabric
Cut out your paper template with scissors. Lay out the fabric wrong side upwards, and draw around your template. Leaving at least 5mm (1/4") seam allowance, cut out two identical pieces.
Now you'll cut the pieces for the "tunnels". This time, leave at least 1cm (1/2") seam allowance at each end of both "tunnels" and make the pieces at least 1cm wider than the main strap pieces. (All will become clear in due course.)
In the picture, you can see the "tunnels" with the finished length marked. I'm using a light fabric so you can see my lines.
With a small print like this it doesn't matter too much about matching up the pattern. If you're using a striped fabric, it looks nice to have the stripes match up on the main piece and the tunnels. In that case, cut the tunnels from a strip cut parallel to the main strap pieces (but wider) and align the stripes so that they will match when sewn in place.
Now you'll cut the pieces for the "tunnels". This time, leave at least 1cm (1/2") seam allowance at each end of both "tunnels" and make the pieces at least 1cm wider than the main strap pieces. (All will become clear in due course.)
In the picture, you can see the "tunnels" with the finished length marked. I'm using a light fabric so you can see my lines.
With a small print like this it doesn't matter too much about matching up the pattern. If you're using a striped fabric, it looks nice to have the stripes match up on the main piece and the tunnels. In that case, cut the tunnels from a strip cut parallel to the main strap pieces (but wider) and align the stripes so that they will match when sewn in place.
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