Fabric Bow

fabric bow tutorial

Posted by monika

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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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You Will Need (3 things)

  • Fabric
  • Sewing Machine
  • Scissors

Steps (16 steps, 40 minutes)

  1. 1

    5" x 6" rectangle fabric scrap.

  2. 2

    Fold & iron.

  3. 3

    Fold.

  4. 4

    Fold.

  5. 5

    Sew & trim.

  6. 6

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

  7. 7

    Fold and press to find centre.

  8. 8

    Thread a needle.

  9. 9

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

  10. 10

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

  11. 11

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

  12. 12

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

  13. 13

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

  14. 14

    Fold in half and sew close to the edge.

  15. 15

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

  16. 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