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Here are some really simple bows that you can use for almost anything
This is one of the many ways to make bows. Enjoy!

Posted by TrAceY :) from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia • Published See TrAceY :)'s 10 projects »
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  • How to make a hair bow. Felt Bows On Elastics - Step 1
    Step 1

    Start with a strip of felt any colour.Use thin felt, it works better. Try to make the shape as proportionate the picture.

  • How to make a hair bow. Felt Bows On Elastics - Step 2
    Step 2

    Fold it in half

  • How to make a hair bow. Felt Bows On Elastics - Step 3
    Step 3

    Sew up the open side of the felt and turn it inside out

  • How to make a hair bow. Felt Bows On Elastics - Step 4
    Step 4

    Cut a small strip for the middle of the bow

  • How to make a hair bow. Felt Bows On Elastics - Step 5
    Step 5

    Crease the bow in the middle. I'm not sure how to describe it but follow the picture.
    Play around with the felt until you're satisfied with the shape.

  • How to make a hair bow. Felt Bows On Elastics - Step 6
    Step 6

    Take the strip of felt and wrap it around the bow. Make sure it's in the centre

  • How to make a hair bow. Felt Bows On Elastics - Step 7
    Step 7

    Sew up the ends from the behind.

  • How to make a hair bow. Felt Bows On Elastics - Step 8
    Step 8

    Cut off the excess fabric...

    This is how to make a simple felt bow.

  • How to make a hair bow. Felt Bows On Elastics - Step 9
    Step 9

    This is a stocking that I didn't need because it had a ladder in it.
    Cut a strip off it(It really doesn't matter if it's uneven, just don't have it really thin)

  • How to make a hair bow. Felt Bows On Elastics - Step 10
    Step 10

    So now you have a ragged piece of stocking.

  • How to make a hair bow. Felt Bows On Elastics - Step 11
    Step 11

    Pull the stocking a bit and it will turn into a tight piece of elastic!
    I discovered this a while ago and you can use it as a hair tie too

  • How to make a hair bow. Felt Bows On Elastics - Step 12
    Step 12

    Sew the bow onto the elastic

  • How to make a hair bow. Felt Bows On Elastics - Step 13
    Step 13

    And there you go!

  • How to make a hair bow. Felt Bows On Elastics - Step 14
    Step 14

    You can put this in your hair...But tie your hair first with a normal hair tie before putting the bow in it

  • How to make a hair bow. Felt Bows On Elastics - Step 15
    Step 15

    Or you can wear it on your hand;D
    Or do whatever you want with it really.

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