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Victorian Favors Made from Elegant Ribbons & Lace
by Barry Mongeon at Wright's

Pearl & Satin Envelope Materials:

. 9" -2 1/4" Pearl Wire edge ribbon
. 1- White Tiny Tassel
. 3- White Open Rose
. Glue
Potpourri Bag Materials:

. 7" -5 1/4" Potpourri Bag Lace
. 12" - 1/8" Pink Satin Ribbon
. 1- Pink Tassel
. 1- Pink Carnation
. Large Needle
Sheer Envelope with Tassel Materials:

. 8 1/2" - 2 1/4" Sheer Wired Ribbon with Lace
. 1- White Tiny Tassel
. 1- Ribbon Rose with Lace
. Glue
Lace Envelope Materials:

. 11" - 3 1/4" Lace
. 29" - 1/16" Pink Satin Ribbon
. 1- Pink Carnation
. Large Needle
Pearl and satin envelope Instructions:

1. Fold ribbon up 3 1/2"  from one end ( See illus. 1)
2. Glue sides of ribbon together to form envelope (See illus. 1)
3. Fold each corner down to meet in center to form one center point at top (See illus. 2)
4. Glue folded edges. Let dry completely. (See illus. 2)
5. Fold point over to create flap. (See photo)
6. Trim loop from top of tassel and glue to point (See photo)
7. Glue ribbon roses over top of tassel. (See photo)
Sheer Envelope With Tassel Instruction:

1. Fold both ends of ribbon up 1/4" to form hem at both ends.
(See illus. 3)
2. Fold ribbon 3 1/4" up from one end.  (See illus. 1)
3. Glue sides of ribbon together to form envelope. (See illus. 1)
4. Fold long end over to create flap of envelope. (See photo)
5. Trim loop from top of tassel and glue flap of envelope.
6. Glue ribbon roses over top of tassel. (See photo)
Lace Envelope Insructions:

1. Cut a point at one end of lace. (See illus. 4)
2. Fold other end of lace up 4". (See illus.4)
3. Begin to sew side of envelope using needle and ribbon. Continue to
sew around outer edge of point and down the other side of envelope.
(See photo)
4. Knot off each end of ribbon and trim.
5. Tie a bow with remaining ribbon and glue to point of envelope.
Be sure to leave envelope open so that you do not glue envelope shut.
6. Glue carnation over knot of bow.
Potpourri Bag Instruction:

1. Fold lace in half, right sides together.
2. Sew sides seams with a 1/4" hem. Turn right side out
3. Sew bottom seam of bag 1/2" from edge.
4. Lace ribbon through beaded header at top of bag.
5. Fill bag with potpourri. Cinch bag with ribbon and tie boe.
6. Glue tassel to knot of bow.
7. Glue carnation over knot of bow. (See photo)

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