Key Fob Ribbon Tutorial

Materials needed:

• 10" of 1 1/4" cotton webbing
• 10" of ribbon 1" or narrower  (7/8" is the more common size used)
• 10” piece of Heat N Bond Ultra Hold (same width or slightly narrower than your ribbon)
• 1 Nickel Key Fob 1 1/4" End Tip with Key Ring

Most of these supplies can be purchased at:
everythingribbons.etsy.com

Step 1:  

 

Iron a piece of 7/8" Heat 'n Bond to the wrong side of your ribbon.  Don't press it too long, as this is the point where you can disintegrate the glue.  Make sure the piece has cooled before you strip off the paper, otherwise you tend to take some of the glue with it.               

Step 2:

 

Center the ribbon on the webbing and press it with the iron.  Now you need to press it longer, as it takes longer to get the heat through the ribbon.  Steam also helps.


Step 3:

 

Stitch the ribbon down both sides. The Heat n' Bond holds pretty well, but the stitch will definitely last much longer.

Step 4:

 

Fold the webbing in half, with the ribbon showing on the outside. Stitch the raw edges together.  This just helps it keep from slipping when you attach the hardware.  You can also trim up the ends and use Fray Check to prevent any ragged edges, if you prefer.

 

 

Step 5:



Clamp the key fob end tip over the raw edges of the webbing with pliers.  Use a cloth or piece of paper to prevent scratching the hardware, or you can purchase the key fob pliers.  Make sure you crimp the hardware to the webbing.


Step 6:

 

 

Using the flat blade of a screwdriver, pry open the key ring and slip it onto the hook of the key fob.

 

If you need any help, please don't hesitate to contact us.