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A Kitsch alternative to a bow tie!

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  • How to sew a bow necklace. Bow Necklace - Step 1
    Step 1

    Take a piece of ribbon in you desired length.

  • Step 2

    Cut a second piece of ribbon 1 inch longer than the first

  • How to sew a bow necklace. Bow Necklace - Step 3
    Step 3

    Sew or glue together the end

  • How to sew a bow necklace. Bow Necklace - Step 4
    Step 4

    The bow should now resemble a loop

  • How to sew a bow necklace. Bow Necklace - Step 5
    Step 5

    Finding the centre, fold each edge of the ribbon behind itself towards the centre- this will give you the pretty bow shape.

  • How to sew a bow necklace. Bow Necklace - Step 6
    Step 6

    Using your spare hand wrap cotton around the centre of the bow

  • Step 7

    Repeat this again for the second bow

  • How to sew a bow necklace. Bow Necklace - Step 8
    Step 8

    Place the smaller bow on top and line the centres

  • Step 9

    Using a thinner ribbon wrap this around both bows covering the cotton

  • How to sew a bow necklace. Bow Necklace - Step 10
    Step 10

    Glue or sew the end

  • How to sew a bow necklace. Bow Necklace - Step 11
    Step 11

    Using a hot needle CAREFULLY make a hole either side

  • Step 12

    Apply a jump ring and attach to a chain

  • How to sew a bow necklace. Bow Necklace - Step 13
    Step 13

    Decorate as desired!

    Buttons...badges…beads…rhinestones…

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Kin Dragon
Kin Dragon · Denton, Texas, US · 745 projects
So genius I might make one of these!!!!!
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Nomycookie^^
Nomycookie^^ · 14 projects
Aww thats soo cute!! HELLO KITTY!! <3
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Michaeljackson6499
Michaeljackson6499 · 2 projects
This is such a cute bow!
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Panda-Goes-Rawr
Panda-Goes-Rawr · 5 projects
Love the Hello Kitty one :3
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Aimee ☮
Aimee ☮ · 1 project
Love it ! i might make a black and white one Happy
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AlwaysRunning
AlwaysRunning · Norwood Young America, Minnesota, US
this is a really easy way to make a bow. I like it!! Happy
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rachel.
rachel. · U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, US · 9 projects
sO cute!! Happy
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Ezme
Ezme · Wantage, England, GB · 25 projects
uber cute! i love! <3 x
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Koyelia S.
Koyelia S. · Birmingham, England, GB · 16 projects
too good!
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Leah S
Leah S · 11 projects
I'm gonna try making one tonight Happy
I LOVE HELLO KITTY x
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