Fig.1: Use an iron to set creases in the fabric.Fig.2: Fold the obi fabric and adjust the width.Fig.3: Fold to about 7 cm width and tuck the fabric edge into the groove.
2) Making the Obi (Hand & Tare sections)
Fig.4: Fold the core into thirds.Fig.5: Fold the obi fabric in half and iron. Trim the core to a right angle.Fig.6: Align one side of the tare core to the fabric center and fold in the seam allowance.Fig.7: Apply glue to the core where you folded the allowance.Fig.8: Bond the glued allowance with an iron. Keep in mind this side will be the front.Fig.9: Finish the ends in the same way as before.Fig.10: Do not glue area A.Fig.11: Pre-crease section B with an iron as in Fig.6.Fig.12: Fold as if inserting the edge into the crease.Fig.13: Back side. Keep the front view clean while finishing.Fig.14: First finishing check.Fig.15: Either stitch or glue. If stitching, keep stitches invisible from the front.Fig.16: Example of finished look.Fig.17: Make both the hand and tare sections in the same way. Use a two-fold core here.Fig.18: Hand and tare sections completed.
3) Attaching the Obi to the Doll
Fig.19: Prepare thin nails (about 1.2 cm). Fold the hand section in half with the back side inside.Fig.20: With the unfinished side on top, drive a single nail at about one-third from the top.Fig.21: For the tare, place the unfinished side down and drive two nails.Fig.22: Shape the tare into an obi. Place the hand piece horizontally.Fig.23: Check the position and drive the nail.Fig.24: Drive the nail on the other side as well.Fig.25: Offset the side opposite the hand slightly outward.Fig.26: During the attachment process.Fig.27: Insert the hand piece and adjust the balance to finish.
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