Another DYI Flashes Tutorial

[The Wizard of BC]

I remember that there was quite a discussion on making flashes at Kilt Kamp.

I, of course, do things slightly different from Barb but basically the same. Not wanting to hijack her flashes tutorial I thought I'd show you how I do them.

We all do things a little different and so should you. Experiment, have fun.

Here are some shots of some matching flashes for a Kilt in the Nova Scotia Tartan.

I use a fusable non-roll waistband interfacing. It is exactly 1 1/4" wide so it gives a good clean fold. Laying it directly on the fabric allows me to layout on the diagonal easily. Lay it out, then iron it down.

The interfacing I use is stiffer than the what Barb uses and I think I'm going to try some of hers.

here's a shot folding over the fabric on the back side. I then use stitch witchery fusable to hold it down.



Another shot of the folds on the back side.


One of the different things I use is black fusable wiastband interfacing for the back side. This is known as "Jiffy Waistband" and is perforated in the middle to make it fold easy. I just cut or rip it down the middle and use one half. I think if gives a good looking clean appearance to the back.


I then use the corner of a drafting triangle to cut the notches. I do the cut with an Olfa circular cutter and finish them with scissors. Then a touch of Fray check to seal it up.


Then sew down the tops for the elastic.


A little trick I do is to sew a small bartack at the top and bottom of the elastic loop. It helps keep the flashes straight and together.


The finished product.

[Panache]

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Steve,

Actually having the tartan on the bias like that really looks good.

Cheers

Jamie

[pipesndrumsnun]

Very nice! Thanks for the great instructions!

[O'Neille]

I guess I'll be pro-bias also. It is much easier than trying to make sure that everything is exactly plumb and centered. Thanks for the inspiration. O'Neille

[cloves]

oh those are sweet! i love them like that!

[ChattanCat]

Yes, the bias it the boss.

[beloitpiper]

It looks better on the bias, I'll agree, but it also requires more tartan, which makes me sad.

[ardchoille]

That looks.. just.. awesome. I simply must try this. Thanks for the directions.

[Ancienne Alliance]

Excellent work !