Kite Shawl construction

These are instructions for making a stiff kite shawl.

Here is the embroidered shawl piece with the piping sewn into place around the edge. The raw edges will be turned to the back and the piping will “roll” to the edge.







This is a trick for making a nice finish at the top point. Place a scrap of fabric over the shawl and piping, right sides together, and pin. Flip it over and sew on the existing seam lines. Trim close to stitching and turn, 'creating` your top point.










Finish turning the piping to the inside - clip and trim as necessary and rolling over the stiffener (Timtex).













Next is the pinned piece next to the satin border/backing. The backing has been sewn, clipped and trimmed. Then a slash was cut so it could be turned right side out.



On the non-slashed side of the backing, position a “Belt loop” and sew into place. This loop is probably longer than it needs to be and the picture was taken after the embroidered shawl piece was attached. You want to sew the loop before that so the stitching won’t show from the good side.


There is a strap on the back of the dress at the waistline which will thread though this loop and close with velcro. This holds the shawl snug to the back while allowing some movement and flexibility.

“Stitch in the Ditch” to attach the embroidered piece to the backing.
Use thread that matches the embroidered fabric in your needle and thread that matches the backing in your bobbin.





Sew velcro to the top corner and shoulder of the dress. I like to turn down the tip for a finish.