https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/usamimi-bow • Posted by Amy L.
The Japanese word "usamimi" literally translates into "rabbit ears" and these headbands are EVERYWHERE and SO ADORABLE. Vocaloid is a Japanese voice synthesizer with a voice named Kagamine Rin, who is EVERYWHERE and SO ADORABLE. And she wears an usamimi bow! So, here's my attempt to recreate it.
The Japanese word "usamimi" literally translates into "rabbit ears" and these headbands are EVERYWHERE and SO ADORABLE. Vocaloid is a Japanese voice synthesizer with a voice named Kagamine Rin, who is EVERYWHERE and SO ADORABLE. And she wears an usamimi bow! So, here's my attempt to recreate it.
Find something round to trace around. I used this flower pot (it's got a diameter of 17 cm.) The larger the diameter of the round thing, the larger your bow will be. (If you're trying to make it as Rin-ish as possible, make your bow abnormally large.)
Cut your circle out and fold in half, right sides together. Pin around.
Sew around, leaving an opening for turning.
Turn the half-circle right-side out and sew the opening shut.
Cut a rectangle of fabric. (Mine was 7x8 cm) Fold in half, right sides together, and sew the long end closed.
Turn right side out and fold in half. Press it if you need to.
The half circle is your bow base. The rectangle is the wrap.
Accordion-fold the half circle, straight edge at the top. Wrap your wrapper around it and sew the edges. Cut off excess wrapper fabric.
Ta-da! Your usamimi/Kagamine Rin bow is done!!