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fabric bow tutorial
This tutorial is for how to make a fabric bow which can be used as an embellishment to adorn hair clips, bags purses or indeed any fabric project where a three dimensional element would be fitting. Enjoy :)

I do hope you get the gist from the images. I dunno about you but a picture speaks a thousand words. Hope you like.

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  • How to make a hair bow. Fabric Bow - Step 1
    Step 1

    5" x 6" rectangle fabric scrap.

  • How to make a hair bow. Fabric Bow - Step 2
    Step 2

    Fold & iron.

  • How to make a hair bow. Fabric Bow - Step 3
    Step 3

    Fold.

  • How to make a hair bow. Fabric Bow - Step 4
    Step 4

    Fold.

  • How to make a hair bow. Fabric Bow - Step 5
    Step 5

    Sew & trim.

  • How to make a hair bow. Fabric Bow - Step 6
    Step 6

    Top stitch around shape. Trim excess threads. Use complimentary or contrasting thread.

  • How to make a hair bow. Fabric Bow - Step 7
    Step 7

    Fold and press to find centre.

  • How to make a hair bow. Fabric Bow - Step 8
    Step 8

    Thread a needle.

  • How to make a hair bow. Fabric Bow - Step 9
    Step 9

    Create a line in small running stitches up the centre line.

  • How to make a hair bow. Fabric Bow - Step 10
    Step 10

    Gather. Sew trough final stitch twice before cutting the thread.

  • How to make a hair bow. Fabric Bow - Step 11
    Step 11

    Create a second bow using the same method by beginning with a rectangle 4" x 5".

  • How to make a hair bow. Fabric Bow - Step 12
    Step 12

    Lay one on top of the other. Tack with a few stitches.

  • How to make a hair bow. Fabric Bow - Step 13
    Step 13

    Cut another piece of fabric. 1" x 2.5".

  • How to make a hair bow. Fabric Bow - Step 14
    Step 14

    Fold in half and sew close to the edge.

  • How to make a hair bow. Fabric Bow - Step 15
    Step 15

    Fold the seam to the back. Form a hoop around the centre of the bow with small piece of fabric and pin.

  • How to make a hair bow. Fabric Bow - Step 16
    Step 16

    The result is a pretty bow to use as an embellishment or accessory.

    see more of my creations on my blog
    www.scrapsville.blogspot.com

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Savalou
Savalou · Paris, Île-de-France, FR · 11 projects
Great! I can use these to decorate my bags Happy Thanks!
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monika
monika · 1 project
Whoo hoo. My project. Ooh go on, have a go see what you can do.
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