BACK
of the kite. Stitch in place securely. See Diagram 8 on page 10 (A)
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Construct the wing spreader and spine sleeves
This sleeving method is quite different from
most methods used today. It is the method Herr Haft used. Start by folding the ends to the right
side and sewing in place. Then fold all three sleeves in half lengthwise, wrong sides together. Do
not make a hard crease. Straight stitch 14 mm (scant 5/8" inch) from the fold. I suggest you pin
the sleeves before sewing to keep the fabric from creeping lengthwise. Make all three sleeves.
Set aside the 2 shorter (wing spreader) sleeves.
Attach spine sleeve to the body
Fold the
body in half and crease. On the right side of
the body, draw a pencil line at intervals on the
crease to make sleeve placement easier. Also
mark the position of the dihedral loop, which
is on the back. Open out the seam allowances
on the sleeve. Position the seam of the sleeve
on the pencil line. You are putting the spine
sleeve on the
FRONT
of the body. Use tape
tabs and secure the sleeve on each seam
allowance. Push the sleeve to one side and
