DIY: Fancy Handfan with Ankara

Hello quettas!
Over the weekend I decided to replace my mum's handfan that I carelessly lost(even if she didn't notice). Its been a while I did a DIY (do it yourself) so I thought it wise to kill two birds with one stone, and I really hope you get the gist cause it's quite easy and takes approximately one hour(1hr) to make....let's begin!

Drumroll....

Materials
Fan bone
Ankara (20 * 10inches, L * B respectively)
Glue (I used top-bond )
Brush (to apply the glue with)
Sketch material (optional)
Compass
Pencil
Tape
Scissors
Decorative materials (optional)

Procedure ✂ 

Step 1 - insert the pencil in the compass and measure a 4inch width(oya show those skills you learnt in secondary school).

Step 2 - spread your Ankara piece and locate the middle(since I measured a 20inch length, I used 10 as my middle. Now, my Ankara was dark that's why l used a sketch cloth that was lighter, just so my lines would show). Place the pin point of the compass on the middle of your Ankara, and draw an arch.

Step 3 - cut through the line of the arch. Place the fan bone in the middle, and spread them across the Ankara piece as shown above.

Step 4 - using the brush to apply the glue, spread generously on the bones (this is beginning to sound awkward *lol*) and place them again on the Ankara just as we did in step 3.

Step 5- when you get to the last bone, alternate the Ankara(if you have been placing the Ankara on the bones , it's time to PLACE THE BONE ON THE ANKARA). Leave a little bit of Ankara at the edge to cover the edge bones with. Apply glue and cover.

Step 6 - Because I didn't want the ribs to show behind, I covered them with tiny strips of Ankara. After covering them, secure by coating them with glue. Leave to dry for few minutes. Cut out the excess piece of Ankara.

Voila! And we are done! The beautiful Ankara fan is ready. If you got decorative materials like stones or lace, go on and apply as desired with glue. I left mine simple cause I want to be blown away by yours, Hope you had fun? Cause I did!

Luv you much! Don't forget to send me a photo of yours *wink*