Cobra kite

Cutting the Fabric

Make templates or mark the fabric to allow you to cut out the head and tail pieces.

Also, cut out any pieces that are to be appliqued to the kite.

Sewing the Tail -

Align each section of tail to the next and sew with 1/4" seam allowance.

As your connect each completed section to the next, be sure that the seams are all on the same side by putting front to front.

If necessary, put a piece of masking tape on each piece to remind you which side is the front.

After all of the pieces are joined together, go back and sew the seam flat - always fold towards the bottom of the tail.

At the center of the last section, sew 2" of the 18" 100lb Dacron fly line to the end of the tail,

allowing the rest of the line to become an extension of the tail.

This line will take the destructive whipping action. Be sure to sear the ends of the line with a flame to prevent its unraveling.

Now hem the edges of the long sides of the tail with a 1/4" fold over.

Do not hem the 10" top. That will be sewn to the head later.

Sewing the Head

Apply any applique that you want to the head now.

Mark the 1/4" hem lines to the front of the kite.

The line is not necessary on the bottom where the head joins the tail.

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