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!
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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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!
http://abisouslife.blogspot.com
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
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 love these! Such an awesome idea… it'll definitely come in handy!
http://butterflyhollowcreations.blogspot.com/
I made some with scrap fabric and put it on a hair clip. Everyone commented on how great it was. Thanks!
I made some with scrap fabric and put it on a hair clip. Everyone commented on how great it was. Thanks!
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.
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! 😀
@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!
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
I absolutely adore your bow idear! I am doing them for a bow tie! xx
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
Thanks for the nice and easy tutorial! I made a bow in less than 15 minutes and it turned out super cute! Thanks for the post!
Thanks for the tutorial 😀
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Love your pants in your profile photo, you have a great sense of style!
Any way to pin it? 🙁
I used the plain cotton kind. You can find it at craft stores in small quarters called "fat quarters" for like 1$
Interesting website, i read it but i still have a few questions. shoot me an email and we will talk more becasue i may have an interesting idea for you.
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Awesome blog! Now In anticipation of a follow-up ….bubblegum casting reviews
Brilliant, thank you