The Inclusive Diabolo, Circus Is for Everyone - Production Manual

The inclusive diabolo is an addition to an original diabolo that ensures that everyone can have fun with circus tricks.

It can be used by everyone: beginners, experienced circus artists, duos, children, the elderly, people with disabilities, …

• Non-stretch cotton fabric; 95x46 cm twice (preferably upcycled, fabric you no longer use)
• Thin sewing elastic band; 40 cm twice
• Sewing machine and sewing supplies

Fold the fabric in half and cut out a rectangle of 95 x 46 cm, so that you end up with two separated identical rectangles on top of each other.

Tip: it can be easier to cut out an example pattern out of an old newspaper.

Fold the fabric 7.5 cm inwards in width, on both sides.

Cut a handle from this pleated piece of 4,5 x 10 cm, and fold it inwards. This on both sides.

Fold the fabric 1.5 cm inwards in the length, on both sides. Fasten it with pins.

Sew the length twice starting from 10 cm, first time 0.3 cm from the edge. In addition another 1.3 cm from the edge. On both sides.

Sew the width on both sides, taking into account the opening for the diabolo sticks. View the attachment for a detailed sewing instruction.

Insert an elastic (40 cm) through the length using a safety pin, on both sides.

If the end of the elastic is just visible, sew it well.

Keep pulling the elastic with the safety pin through to the end. Remove the safety pin when it is through and sew the elastic tight.

If you followed these steps you will get this as the end result. Have fun.

If you also want the stickers on the fabric for easier use, then you will have to follow the following steps:

• download the pdf below
• insert this file and your flexfoil into a cutting plotter in a public fablab (for example MaM Brugge)
• follow the manual to use this plotter (can be found on the website of the fablab)
• once the stickers are cut, remove the excess materials
• lay the stickers shiny side up on the right spot and place a sheet of baking foil on top
• go over it with an iron for a few seconds, safely remove the plastic foil from the sticker