Tuesday, November 29, 2011

A simple fabric bow tutorial


I've been making a ton of these. My girls can't get enough. Every time I stitch up a new one they fight over who gets to wear it. Oh the simple joys of young girlhood. I've been using them in the chiclets' hair but you could do all sorts of things with them like: shoe clips, brooches, cuffs, embellish a belt, or a top, or anything you want a bow on! Also, play around with the size. The finished bow is about 4-1/2 inches wide and 3 inches tall. As my Zumba instructor always says, "make it your own." (she mostly says that because some of us really can't wiggle our hips.) But seriously, put your own flavor into what you make and you'll love it!


Arrange your bow like this then tack in place.


Easy peasy right?!  I'd love to see what you all are up to "bow" wise, hence the linky party down below.....link up, have fun, and make some bow-full things!






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21 comments:

  1. Betsy November 30, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Great tutorial and beautiful pictures! I love making bows, it's so addicting!

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  2. Live Laugh RoweNovember 30, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    thanks for sharing this tutorial! new follower :)

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  3. AngieNovember 30, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Great tutorial! I'll be trying this one...thanks!

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  4. KatieNovember 30, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    I love making bows like this! Great stuff!

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  5. EvA. . .November 30, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    so so pretty! loving your blog! happy new follower:)

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  6. Nikki MonetNovember 30, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    These are completely adorable!! Thanks for sharing them. New follower here. Would love it if you would stop by and share this at my linky party going on right now :) http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2011/11/bedazzle-me-monday-10.html

    Have a great week!!

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  7. MarilynDecember 1, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    LOVE this.. So creative and pretty. Looks really awesome. : )) I would LOVE if you could please stop in and linky this terrific feature via my Pin’Inspirational Party happening today pweease… http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com/2011/11/pininspirational-thursdayslinky-party.html .. THANK YOU SO MUCH.. Wishing you an incredible start to your weekend.. Sincerely ~M *Officially following ya with smiles*

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  8. LouisaDecember 1, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    What cute bows!

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  9. ariellelyseDecember 2, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    omg this is awesome! love it!

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  10. Maya KuzmanDecember 3, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Oh, these are so cute!

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  11. CamilleDecember 3, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    These are so cute! I saw them linked up at our link party and had to come check them out. Your tutorial is so clear and easy to follow- I think that it is something I can do and not mess up (too much!). Anyway, thanks for stopping by our link party and sharing this. Your blog is awesome! I am loving the "bow" theme right now! :)
    Have a great night!
    Camille @ SixSistersStuff

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  12. Vanessa @ See Vanessa CraftDecember 9, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    So cute! I would love for you to link up your project at Do Something Crafty Friday: http://vanessascraftynest.blogspot.com/2011/12/do-something-crafty-17.html

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  13. RuthJanuary 14, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    I love this! So simple and the perfect addition for my carseat cover I am making. :)

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:53 PM

    These are adorable! I want to cover everything in polka dotted bows!

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  15. SamiFebruary 19, 2013 at 12:28 AM

    I just made one about an hour ago out of old T-Shirts I was going to throw away! They are so easy and cute =]
    (Still needs a bobbypin though).

    http://i.imgur.com/EYZVuAa.jpg

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  16. UnknownMarch 17, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    Just made a pair. SO easy!!
    I love it!

    Might try a scale smaller next time around. THANK YOU!!
    https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/575232_4888375364043_1649117003_n.jpg

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  17. DeliciaMay 16, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    This is such a great tutorial! Thanks!

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  18. AnonymousJuly 24, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    Super cute! I'll definitely have to make some of these. I'm kind of a hairbow fanatic...
    Have you experimented with different dimensions at all?

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  19. UnknownSeptember 16, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    Thanks for this tutorial! I used it to make a bow tie for my 7 yo son (added an elastic band). It was a hit. We got many compliments on his look. I made it in about 10 minutes.

    DJ @ heheheplusshe.blogspot.com

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  20. DanielleNovember 30, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    Hi, is this a width of 10 and height of 7, or a height of 10 and width of 7?

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  21. DanielleNovember 30, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    Hi, is this a width of 10 and height of 7, or a height of 10 and width of 7?

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