Materials/tools:

Directions:

Prepare all the needed materials and tools.

Make as much fabric as you want.

On the sewing machine, lay two cut strip fabrics right sides together with the shorter ends facing you.

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Mark a 2-inch opening on both ends.

Starting from the seam allowance, start by backtacking at the first bottom mark.

Stitch until youre 1/4inchesfrom the first edge, then lift your foot and pivot with the needledown.

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Continue stitching all around the edges.

Trim the excess threads.

Using scissors, trim all the corners diagonally.

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check that not to cut too close to the stitching.

Then, turn the fabric right side out by pushing all the fabric through the 20-inch opening.

Use a needle to slide the points of the fabric seam together.

Pull up 1.2 meters of thread and fold it in half.

Push the fold through the eye of a needle and pull the strands until they are even.

Cut the thread and tie a knot.

You should end up with about a 12-inch strand to work with.

Lay your fabric back on the cutting mat and flip your fabric over the wrong side.

Fold the fabric to match the short edges and finger press the bottom fold.

Fold the right edges to match the left and press the centerfold.

Carefully flip the fabric and fire up the fabric again while holding onto the corner on the bottom.

Adjust your fabric symmetrically for the wings.

Push your needle back beside the thread that you pulled out.

Repeat the process twice and secure it to close.

Cut the excess thread.

Repeat the wing process with the other side, while leaving a space in the center.

Leave it as is or fold back the center point and stitch it in place.

How to Make Fabric Butterflies