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Measuring Tape Hair Bow

Perfect accessory if you love to sew!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/measuring-tape-hair-bow-2 • Posted by Margo T.

This is made using a fabric measuring tape. They are fairly easy to find at thrift stores and flea markets.

You will need

Project Budget
Almost Nothing

Time

0 h 20

Difficulty

Pretty Easy
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Description

This is made using a fabric measuring tape. They are fairly easy to find at thrift stores and flea markets.

Instructions

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    Start by getting all of those pesky creases out of the measuring tape. You can iron them out, or if you're impatient like me, I used wrinkle releaser. Once smooth, measure out six inches of the tape. Now, run a bead of the fray check along all the edges and let dry also check the extra inch

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    Once smooth, measure out six inches of the tape. Now, run a bead of the fray check along all the edges and let dry also check the extra inch. Next, loop the tape and glue the ends together like so

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    After the glue has dried pinch the loop together in the middle to make a bow shape. Sorry, no picture :( Mainly, you want to get it creasing in the right places. Now pick up your extra inch of tape. Wrap it around the middle of your bow, tightly, and glue.

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    This is where you have the option of sewing. You can sew these ends together for a more stable bow. It all depends on your glue strength. Once all glued/sewn, trim off the excess and insert the bobby pin. Ta-da! Ready and fabulous! These are so easy and quick to make, I love them. Enjoy!