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How to make Shigoki

Kimekomi Doll Tutorial｜How to Make the Shigoki Belt

Fabric direction — Fig.1: The arrow shows the fabric direction.

Divide into 4 parts — Fig.2: First divide the fabric into 4 equal parts along this direction.

Preparation for folding — Fig.3: Preparing for folding.

Folding with glue — Fig.4: Apply glue lightly and fold twice until about 5mm wide. Do not use too much glue. Trim off the extra fabric.

Make four strips — Fig.5: Make four identical strips.

Ribbon part — Fig.6: Fold one strip in the center to make the ribbon part. Trim off excess fabric. Adjust the folding width to match the belt balance.

Cutting strips — Fig.7: From the remaining 3 strips, cut one in half and another into one-third (the unused two-thirds can be discarded). Leave the last strip as is.

Wrap ribbon part — Fig.8: Wrap the ribbon part with the one-third strip and secure with glue. Be sure the neat side is facing outward.

Ribbon completed — Fig.9: The ribbon part is now complete.

Layering strips — Fig.10–11: Attach the half-length strip step by step onto the long strip.

Attach step by step — Fig.10–11: Attach the half-length strip step by step onto the long strip.

Trim ends — Fig.12: Trim the legs of the half strip to a suitable length and secure the edges with glue to prevent fraying.

Finished Shigoki belt — Finished: Finally attach the ribbon (butterfly knot). Once it dries, the Shigoki belt is complete.