These little bows are so simple and fun-- I make them all the time. They are so versatile-- you can wear them as shoe clips, hair clips, broaches, whatever you want! I've also attached them to headbands.
(Photo from last year when I was obsessively watching Mad Men and attempting the bee hive hairdo. Looks a bit like Marge Simpson if you ask me. ;) )
How to Make Simple Bows:
Step 1: First you need to cut a rectangle of fabric with a little sliver of fabric to set off to the side. The little piece will be the middle of the bow.
Step 2: Next you need to fold the fabric onto itself, lengthwise.
Step 3: Now fold the fabric in the other way to to middle. (Hamburger style? ;))
Step 4: Stitch those bad boys together. Do a running stitch so that you can gather the bow at the center. Make sure you get all of the layers!
Step 5: With a curling iron, straightener, or iron, press the sides of the little sliver of fabric together. This makes the bow a LOT easier to assemble. Stitch the little pressed slice of fabric around the center of the bow.
Step 6: All done!
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i am in love with your blog! (and bows)
i love this how-to! this inspired me to make a headband covered in tiny black bows. thank u!
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well gee if I had known it was that simple, I'd be making bows every day!! thanks for the tutorial! can't wait to try it out
I love these! Such an awesome idea... it'll definitely come in handy!
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I made some with scrap fabric and put it on a hair clip. Everyone commented on how great it was. Thanks!
hoe big should i make the rectangle of fabric and the sliver of fabric? i know it depends on what size i want it but i figured i would start with the size you do it and see if i like it.
Thanks guys! :D
@Janae: To make about a 3'' bow, you can have about 9'' of fabric. For the sliver, you can use about a 1.25'' piece of fabric. :)
Hope that helps!
My cousin made some of these for me for Christmas. I think I want to make some this weekend!
I absolutely adore your bow idear! I am doing them for a bow tie! xx
what kind of fabric did you use?
I love these bows and you have a great tutorial! I am going to share it with my readers later today!
Helen
Blue Eyed Beauty Blog
http://blueeyedbeautyblogg.blogspot.com
P.S. I am now following your blog via email!
i like it!
very nicely explained and easy to do. Looking forward for more of these...:)
Yay! I've been needing a tutorial exactly like this. Thank you, miss!
Here's what I came up with http://tobebeautifulingodseyes.blogspot.com/2013/04/diy-hair-bow-tutorial.html
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