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These easy-to-make slippers work up quickly and can be customized for gift giving, lounging, post-shower, travel, and more. Great use for focal fabrics, ribbon embellishment, embroidery designs, and bead- ing—the sky’s the limit in terms of creativity.
Customer Review DM - Soft velvet border
These borders are the most beautiful I've seen. They are so unique and special. I cannot wait to make something with them. I highly recommend these borders and the gorgeous ribbons. You cannot find such a special product anywhere else.
We love these French Borders so much that my sister Veronique and I designed a fabulous set of Zipper bag, it was inspired by a vintage French bag with a special construction of only one side seam- which was a wonderful way to not cut in the great velvet fabric and split the design with a seam!
We needed the expert Annie Unrein to write this pattern! This was such a wonderful opportunity to work closely with Annie. She is a master at explaining new techniques and getting us to try new things...
Voila! The Renaissance Ribbon bag pattern allows you to make 2 bags with
Once you purchase the pattern, you get access to the free add on video on ByAnnie's website. The code is a unique code printed on a flyer inside the Pattern
The borders have a 1/4 inch white edge, that can easily be covered by the finished edge of a ribbon
1) For example, you can make a unique and glamorous cushion cover, like the one I just made in a couple of hours today!
Choose a pillow insert for of your choice, measure the height and width, mine is a 15" square, cut a piece of stabilizer fusible (or not). Arrange your selection of material, cut everything 1" longer than the insert ( I cut all my pieces at 16"), position and play with the arrangement to your satisfaction. Then start stitching the main piece, in the middle, then at the sewing machine continue assembling your panel one ribbon or border at a time.
I prefer not to pin, to not distort the ribbon, I use a zig zag stitch and an invisible thread to connect 2 ribbons together
When you are done, you can press from the back and prepare the backing of the pillow.
I usually prefer to make the envelope type of backing, because t gives me one more chance to add a ribbon on the open edge of the insert!
2) An other simple project is to make a small shoulder bag to carry your phone during the days and not always have it in your hands!
The width of the border id 5.5" so you can simply fold a piece on the length ( 18" folded in 2) , I stitched it on top of some Soft and Stable for extra protection, then stitch right sides together 1/4" both sides.
Tip: Make sure you take in the white border, otherwise it will show in the front
An option is to add lining : create a similar piece out a cotton fabric, leave a 4" open on the side to turn the bag
Time to add a long strap, or a thin cord, or leather handle, or a length of soft webbing covered with a ribbon! I chose 2 small tabs and a D ring and a leather cord with a metal closure.
For a handle of any king: Stitch both ends of the handle on one side of your velvet bag, making sure they do not get twisted and pull down on the right side of the bag.
Insert it all inside the lining- right sides together, aligning seams at the top, making sure the handles are loose inside to bag
Align top of lining and velvet carefully, pin or clip, I prefer to hand baste at this stage as it gets tight to get the piece under the needle
Just opened my Balkan Blue collection and…I. AM. SQUEALING. !!!! This bundle of velvets, cottons and ribbons is so generous and extravagant, I’m thrilled with every piece of it! Can’t wait to make the baskets from the kit and play with the rest. I had hesitated initially to commit to the cost of the subscription and now that it’s here, I’m so glad I did 💕. Thank you Odile, Edith and Renaissance Ribbons!
I love everything in the two shipments I've received. The sewing kits are beautiful, functional, and adorable 😍. The fabrics and ribbons are beautiful. This is my first club with you and I know I will participate in others. I joined the VIP club too.
would have never discovered Odile Bailloeul without Renaissance Ribbons! I remember her ribbons appearing on my screen while browsing your website. It was love at first sight! Her colorful ribbons filled my heart with joy. I was already delighted from exploring the site, but when I came across her work, my heart skipped a beat! When I found out they created a kit of her ribbons, I signed up immediately! I haven’t made anything with them yet because I want to do a few practice projects first. I want to be sure my skills are worthy of her ribbons. I will definitely share my projects as I make them. Thank you so much for collaborating with artists like Odile. She's a treasure I’m happy to have found 🌸🌻🌺
I love this company. Terrific customer service! I love the Tula kit of the month club. Excited every month for the new project to arrive. Very generous with what you get. Recently joined VIP because I love the company “sew” much!
These are the most gorgeous little ladybugs 🐞 Renaissance Ribbons are the most exquisite and unique ribbons I have ever seen. They add sparkle and luxury as trimming to any garment or project 💖 Truly one of a kind!
I really enjoy shopping at your shop. It is very easy to navigate, and there is always something that gives me new ideas every time I shop here
This is beautiful ribbon just like all the ribbons I have purchased from Renaissance Ribbons. I love the bright colors and the ribbons I have purchased are all of high quality. The website is easy to navigate (and quite fun to explore!). The ribbons come nicely packaged and I feel like I am opening a gift when they arrive.
These vintage ribbons are absolutely beautiful! The photos don’t give them justice. I plan on making a crossbody sling bag and am using Moda grunge fabrics for my backing. The grunge fabric is a perfect platform for these ribbons to to the subtle, colors. Can’t wait to make it!!
I just ordered this Ribbon for the 3rd time. This ribbon can be used in so many different projects. Has lots of color and a good width and the quality is great. I get so many compliments about the Renaissance ribbons I use.
I bought some other webbing from a major retail fabric store and it was relatively loose and flimsy. This webbing is stiff, feels substantial and stitches like a dream on my machine! Highly recommend.
I received a monthly bag kit from Renaissance Ribbons each month for the last 8 months or so. I also had three months of the black and white. I just love each bag. Once I got the zipper facing the right direction, they went together well. I am so pleased. I am giving the bags away as Christmas gifts. I have a lot of granddaughters.
These bag kits are beautiful! The directions and instructional video are well done. I can't wait to see the next kit's contents of fabric and ribbons! They will make gorgeous Christmas gifts.
My first project incorporating Tula Pink fabric and Renaissance Ribbons and I am loving the color palette and designs. There are so many possible project ideas for which this pack can be used! I am making a pop-up storage bin for my 12 year old granddaughter's room. She loves animals, visiting the zoo, and wants to be a vet!
Serious quality ribbon that matches the fabric. It will be perfect on the bag I’m making! I love this company as they make everything they do perfect!
