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Message: [QUOTE="Boris_Johnson, post: 4332973, member: 52230"] PART THREE - THE MOUNTING BOARD Now comes the first time-consuming process; stitching the ribbons down at the bottom of the board. Draw a line over the ribbons around 12mm from the bottom edge and use this as a guide to stitch as shown in Picture 1, using a neutral coloured thread. Once you (eventually) get to the other side come back along stitching in between the gaps, tying-off once you get back to the start. Turn the board over and place the board at the edge of the table so that the ribbons hang down (see Picture 2). Now you have a choice. You can either sellotape your ribbons in place until they are stitched down; or like shown in the picture, use a thin layer of double-sided tape at the top. Taking each ribbon in turn, starting from the RIGHT, pull tight and fold up into place. Once flat, apply a small amount of fabric glue to the corner of ribbon that will be overlapped by the next ribbon along. Use the guide and apply the next ribbon, again adding the blob of glue as shown in Picture 3. Keep this going until your board looks like Picture 4. Finish by overlapping the final ribbon - all of which should align with your guide. Whilst allowing the glue to dry, turn your board over and mark out a 2mm line from the top of your board - see Picture 5. This will be used to stitch board the board ribbons and medal ribbons in the next stage. Once dry, trim the excess ribbon so that your board ribbon is flush with the top edge of the buckram. Use a naked flame to remove any fraying. [ATTACH=full]71584[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]71585[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]71586[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]71587[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]71629[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]

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