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Fabric Bow

fabric bow tutorial

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/fabric-bow • Posted by monika

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.

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

0 h 40

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

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.

Instructions

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    5" x 6" rectangle fabric scrap.

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    Fold & iron.

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    Fold.

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    Fold.

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    Sew & trim.

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

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    Fold and press to find centre.

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    Thread a needle.

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

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

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

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

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

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    Fold in half and sew close to the edge.

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

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    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