Turn a cheap plastic kite into a beautiful and durable fabric kite.
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I’m using a Sky Diamond 23-inch kite that cost $2. However, you should be able to adapt these steps to whatever kite you have.
How to:
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Begin by laying your kite face down on the back side of the fabric. Use it as a pattern to cut your fabric, adding a 1 inch border on all sides.
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With the fabric piece face-down, fold the edges in ½ inch and press. Fold in a second time and press, encasing the raw edge.
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Trim the excess fabric at the corners of the kite. Sew the sides with a ¼ inch seam.
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Cut a square of iron-on interfacing for each hole on the kite. Transfer the marks to the fabric with a pen, then iron the interfacing to the wrong side of the fabric.
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Punch each of the holes then add eyelets. I’m using a Crop-A-Dile tool, but you can use a standard eyelet setter kit.
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Now we’ll make 4 pockets for the dowels. Iron interfacing to a strip of fabric. Cut two pieces that are about 2×3 inches.
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Fold down the long edge and sew with a ¼ inch seam. Repeat for the bottom and sides.
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Cut the piece in half, then fold in the cut side and sew with a ¼ inch seam. Repeat with the remaining rectangle to create 4 pocket pieces.
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Check the plastic kite to determine the placement of the pockets, then sew to the fabric kite. Remember to leave one side open to slide the dowels in.
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Add the dowels to the kite in the same way they were placed on the plastic kite.
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Tie a 2 ½ foot strip of fabric to the bottom of the dowel as a tail. This will stabilize the kite and aid in flying.
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I found that clipping the string higher towards the top of the kite gave it better lift.
This kite looks so pretty, and I think it will last a long time!
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haha that is cool!
Great video. Btw how did you put that name on your sewing machine?