Measuring Tape Hair Bow
Perfect accessory if you love to sew!
Posted by Margo T.
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This is made using a fabric measuring tape. They are fairly easy to find at thrift stores and flea markets.
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You Will Need (6 things)
- Fray Check
- Fabric Measuring Tape
- Scissors
- Needle And Thread
- Plain Hairpin
- Glue
Steps (4 steps, 20 minutes)
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1
Start by getting all of those pesky creases out of the measuring tape. You can iron them out, or if you're impatient like me, I used wrinkle releaser. Once smooth, measure out six inches of the tape. Now, run a bead of the fray check along all the edges and let dry also check the extra inch
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2
Once smooth, measure out six inches of the tape. Now, run a bead of the fray check along all the edges and let dry also check the extra inch. Next, loop the tape and glue the ends together like so
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3
After the glue has dried pinch the loop together in the middle to make a bow shape. Sorry, no picture :( Mainly, you want to get it creasing in the right places. Now pick up your extra inch of tape. Wrap it around the middle of your bow, tightly, and glue.
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4
This is where you have the option of sewing. You can sew these ends together for a more stable bow. It all depends on your glue strength. Once all glued/sewn, trim off the excess and insert the bobby pin.
Ta-da! Ready and fabulous! These are so easy and quick to make, I love them. Enjoy!