PAREO AND MATCHING SCRUNCHIE

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Materials:

A 70cm length of lightweight fabric, such as crêpe, silk or voile (width must be at least 150cm)
A 20cm length of 1cm-wide elastic ribbon
Pins
Thread, ruler, pencil, tracing paper, scissors

Download the pattern and create a version to scale using tracing paper.
Cut out the pattern and pin it onto the fabric.
Using a pencil, trace around the pattern. Do not allow for a hem.
Unpin and remove the pattern, and carefully cut out the fabric along the traced lines.
Thread your overlocker and select a decorative stitch.
Overlock all sides of your pareo.
Tie all thread ends off by hand, to ensure they hold firm.

Regardless of the model, all Elna overlockers offer a wide range of decorative stitches. For example:

3-thread overlock. Use embroidery thread for an even more brilliant result.
3-thread rolled hem. Use three threads of different colors for a truly stunning rolled finish. For even more dazzling results, use Lurex thread through the upper looper or through the needle.
2-thread rolled hem. For machines that support 2-thread sewing.

Overlockers offer many different kinds of stitches - simply choose the one that exactly matches the special look you want for each new project!

Using the same fabric you used for your pareo, cut out a strip measuring 12cm x 60cm.
Fold the strip in half lengthways, with the right side of the fabric facing inwards.
Sew the two edges together right along the full length of the strip, leaving a 1cm margin.
Turn the strip right-side-out with the help of a needle or a safety pin.
Thread the elastic ribbon through the strip.
Knot the two ends of the elastic firmly together by hand.
Sew the open ends of the band to one another by hand to make a closed loop that completely covers the elastic, using small, discreet stitches.