You buy the fabric yardage but have to cut your own strips. Cut desired width plus seam allowance multiplied by two. For instance 1/2 wide plus 1/4 seam = 1/2 plus 1/2 plus 1/4 plus 1/4 or total 1.5 inch strips. You probably want to do this on the bias. For triple thickness see instruction in article. I've never seen strips of mesh or illusion sold like ribbon or trim but that would be perfect! Maybe that's a new business for someone!

This looks like a muu muu and not flattering to anyone. It is not deserving of an article on this website. And, just because it was from a fancy store does not give it magical powers! It looks like a giant mistake I made in Junior high except mine was red calico.