Simple braiding techniques can be used to create your champion braid.
Champion braids are small pieces of felt that are braided to celebrate a championship. They can be made for various school events, such as winning a sports championship or for winning a scholastic event such as a spelling bee. You can buy them or make them on your own for your school. Making champion braids requires a basic understanding of braiding techniques, and you must also have a solid understanding of sewing techniques, such as sewing letters into felt.
Instructions
1. Cut three felt strands to about 2 to 3 feet long, using your scissors. Make sure the felt is the same color as your school colors. Place the three ends on top of each other on your cardboard. Push a tack through the felt and cardboard to hold it in place.
2. Lay your pieces of felt flat out on the board to straighten any kinks or tangles. Put your piece of cardboard on a flat surface, such as a table.
3. Pick up the right piece of felt and pull it over the middle piece of felt. Thread it between the middle and left pieces and pull it up tightly. Pull the left piece of felt over the middle and right in the same way.
4. Repeat step 3 until you have your braid as long as you want it. Pull the braids tightly to make sure they are secure. Cut the ends of the felt and tie them closed at the end with string.
5. Poke your safety pin through one end of the braid and close the pin. Attach the pin by opening it and pushing it through the cloth of the object to which you are attaching it. Close the pin to hold it in place.
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