Wednesday, October 04, 2006

Halloween Ponchos

I found these ponchos on Simplicity's website. They are so cute and easy to make with minimal materials.

How to make a Bat Poncho (check out the site for instructions with diagrams)

Materials Needed

2 yards of black polar fleece
4 yards of black sequin trim
fabric glue, chalk for marking fleece
Poncho Sizes

Size 4- measure 22”
Size 5- measure 23”
Size 6- measure 24”
Size 7- measure 25”
Size 8- measure 26”

Instructions
Step 1: Fold the fleece in half, bringing selvage edges together. Mark the center of the fleece along folded edge. Measure each side of center point according to the desired size of poncho, see Poncho Sizes. For example, if you want a size 4, measure down 22”. Then measure down the center. Draw two straight lines connecting these points. Cut out poncho.

Step 2: Measure a 5” square for the neck opening. To do this, measure 2-1/2” from each side of center and down. Draw lines to connect the points and cut out opening. Cut a 3” slit into one corner of neck opening for center front. To shape lower edges of poncho, draw arched lines along one edge. Cut out shapes. Then bring the newly cut edge to each edge of poncho and cut out shapes.

Step 3: Using a sharp scissor, make small clips 1” below neck edge. Be sure to cut an even number of slits. Make small clips 1/2" above lower edge, spacing clips 1-1/2” apart.

Step 4: Cut Fleece into 12-15 strips measuring 1/2" wide by 11” long. Starting at center front, insert one piece through two openings and tie the ends together in a square knot. Repeat this around the neck edge. Glue sequins along neck edge.

Step 5: Cut remaining fleece into strips measuring 1/2" wide by 6” long. Fold each piece in half and insert looped end through opening. Insert the ends through the loop and pull to make a slipknot. Repeat this around the lower edge. To form outline of bat wings, glue eight strands of sequins to poncho from neck edge to lower edge.
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