Experienced masters will easily find the answer to the question, what is the reps tape and what its use. What is the reps tape and how does it differ from the satin ribbon? Repovaya tape is a wide tissue strip made of polyester, with transverse scars throughout the tape. It can be said that it is a dense braid. A dense frame from above and from the bottom of the ribbon helps her keep it well. It is precisely the fact that the reps tape hold well the form, they differ from the usual tapes. And also the fact that satin ribbons are always monophonic, and in the reps tapes there are patterns. Often in needlework stores can be purchased repition ribbons width from 5 to 60 mm. Later we will look at how to make an American bow from the reps tapes.
Interesting Facts
Rec is a cotton or silk fabric, the interlacing in which is reminded by a linen. At the time of Catherine, Rez was very popular. It was used to finish furniture and premises. In addition, fashionable dresses are most often sewn from this material. Interestingly, the brilliant rep place, or rather a brilliant reps, was used to finish the hats. It is easy to understand the meaning of the word "rep." The thing is that it is formed from the German Rippe, which is translated into Russian as a "Rubber". Due to unusual weaving, when the base of the foundation rises two threads, the tape comes out relief and has an unusual texture. And this is another difference between the reps ribbons from ordinary satin.
Application of reps tapes:
- framing the bottom of the pants;
- registration of the edges of the hats;
- edging of the sides and fold figs;
- Making accessories with their own hands;
- registration of postcards and albums;
- Production of bows for decorating bouquets, gifts and invitations;
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Also, from the reps tapes make wonderful hair decorations. Bows from the reps can be used in different ways, but most often they are used in hairpins and hair bands. Bows can be designed for small fashionistas, as well as for adults.
Now the Bow is now the American bow from the reps tapes. Masite such a craft is great pleasure. The American bow is always very lush and elegant. On hair looks great! It consists of many interesting curls. It seems that it is insanely difficult to do, but this is not so today we will prove it. A bow made from reps or satin ribbons of different colors and patterns. It consists of several bows, which have different shapes, size, color, pattern and texture. So it is very important to choose suitable ribbons so that they are well combined with each other.
Little Tip: You do not need to take a lot of ribbons with a variety of patterns. Bow will look better if it consists of several monochrome tapes and two with a pattern.
And then we will look at how to make an American bow from the reps tapes in the master class.
Learn in practice
What do we need? White and blue repition ribbons 4 cm wide, reptile tape with a pattern, 2,5 cm wide, 2 cm wide (ribbon for the middle, can be another), rubber band, needle, thread, scissors, thermal and thermoclayer.
First of all, we need to cut off the reps ribbon size of 4 × 70 centimeters and determine where the middle is located.
Then we fold the ribbon in the form of the eight, while applying the edges of the ribbon to the middle, one through the top, the second through the bottom.
Fix the thread and needle in the center.
The edges need to be bent and attached to the center. It is worth noting that they should be neglected each other. Then I fix the result with a needle - we flash in the middle like this:
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Now it's time to delay the thread.
And now we do the same with a 2.5 × 54 centimeter ribbon.
Send bowls to each other.
And now we will proceed to the ribbons that are needed to supplement the bow. For a start, we take three segments of the blue repition ribbons of 4 × 19 centimeters.
And three more segments of white repition ribbons of 4 × 19 centimeters.
And three ribbons with an ornament of 2.5 × 16 centimeters.
In addition, three pieces of ribbons from other patterns of 2.5 × 14 centimeters.
We put the tapes as shown in the photo, and we flash the same way as in the past. Tighten the threads. We carry out this manipulation with all segments.
Next, you need to cut the ticks on the edges of the ribbons and treat them with fire.
Now we flash all the ribbons together by placing them from large to smaller segments.
Stitching bows and ribbons. Ribbons need to be located below the bows.
And now we sew a rubber band to the bow.
And the last touch - bandage the bow with a blue satin ribbon, the width of which is twelve millimeters. This in order for the mean to stand out, and the gum was securely fixed.
And voila, the American bow from the reps ribbons is made!