Learn how to make fabric bows in under 10 minutes! Do you want to decorate your latest project with cute DIY fabric bows? A fabric bow is perfect for adding to clothing, hair clips and small sewing projects and if you make enough of them, you may even make a dent in your scrap fabric baskets! Contents DIY Fabric Bows Supplies
Further Reading: Types of Thread, Hand Sewing Needles DIY Fabric Bows SUPPLIESHow to Make Fabric Bows - The VideoHere is a YouTube video I made for you on how to make fabric bows. Like all my videos it is short and sweet. Make sure you subscribe to my YouTube channel for weekly sewing and craft videos. How to Make a Fabric Bow VIDEO Step 1 - Cut the PiecesCut the main bow piece 9 inches (23cm) x 5 inches (13cm) and the strip for the center 1 inch (2.5cm) by 3 inches (7.5cm). This will make a 4 inch (10cm) bow. DIY Fabric Bow - Cutting InstructionsStep 2 - Stitch the BowFold the bow piece in half lengthwise with RIGHT sides together and stitch down the long edge with a ⅜ inch (1cm) seam allowance. Turn the bow the RIGHT way out and press the seam to the center. How to Make Fabric Bows - Fold and StitchStep 3 - FoldFold your piece in half and mark the center by pressing a crease. Place the bow piece on your table with the seam facing up. Fold the raw ends into the center overlapping them by ⅜ inch (12mm). Step 4 - Hand stitch the CenterThread a needle with a long piece of double thread and put a small running stitch up the center. This is just an up and down stitch. Pull the thread tight gathering the center. Arrange the folds nicely with your fingers and wrap the thread around the center a few times before knotting off. Step 5 - Create the Center PieceNow to the center! Press the long raw edges in to meet in the center with WRONG sides together. Place your bow on the center strip with the WRONG sides facing up. Wrap your center piece around the bow and stitch the ends at the back of the bow. You will probably need to trim the center piece a little shorter. If you are going to sew your bow on a clothing article you can use the still attached thread to sew it on. These DIY fabric bows are great for making into hair clips too. Use a hot glue gun (kids ask an adult for help) to stick it to an alligator clip. Further Reading: How to Line Alligator Clips How to Make a Fabric Bow, DIY Fabric BowsHow to Make Fabric Bows - In ConclusionNow you know how to make fabric bows, you can make them in every color. They are great for using up your scrap fabrics. Never throw nice fabric pieces away as there are so many small sewing projects that you can make. How to Make a Fabric Bow, DIY Fabric BowsPIN THIS IMAGE FOR LATER 🙂How to Make Fabric Bows | DIY Fabric BowsMore DIY Hair Accessories:If you enjoyed learning how to make a fabric bow, here are some more tutorials on making hair accessories.
Reader InteractionsCan you make hair bows with fabric?Fabric bows make adorable hair accessories, but you can also use them to decorate crafts, jewelry, and gifts!
What kind of fabric is used for hair bows?Satin is soft and shiny, and it is a high-quality material that is perfect for hair bows.
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