Step 3 - Cutting the Ripstop
This step took about 2 hours.
I noticed that the dimensions required for cutting are different than those given in the drawing, due to seam allowance. There apparently should be a 1/2" allowance on all edges that will be attached to other edges, and a 3/4" allowance on all edges that will be on the outside of the kite.
I realized too late that my 57"x81.5" piece will not fit on my 54" width fabric. I could have cut up the main body and still fit everything, but it turns out that the fabric that Kitebuilder.com sent me is a bit over 60" long so I didn't have to.
I marked up my fabric with a pencil using a measuring tape and a straight edge, crossed my fingers, and started cutting.
Dimensions used (you don't have to be this precise - for instance 21 5/8" works just fine for the dimension on the left)
Marking up fabric
Cutting fabric
Using 1st rectangle as template
I noticed that the dimensions required for cutting are different than those given in the drawing, due to seam allowance. There apparently should be a 1/2" allowance on all edges that will be attached to other edges, and a 3/4" allowance on all edges that will be on the outside of the kite.
I realized too late that my 57"x81.5" piece will not fit on my 54" width fabric. I could have cut up the main body and still fit everything, but it turns out that the fabric that Kitebuilder.com sent me is a bit over 60" long so I didn't have to.
I marked up my fabric with a pencil using a measuring tape and a straight edge, crossed my fingers, and started cutting.
Dimensions used (you don't have to be this precise - for instance 21 5/8" works just fine for the dimension on the left)
Marking up fabric
Cutting fabric
Using 1st rectangle as template
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