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DIY: Hair Bows

3/25/2014

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I love using hair bows. They're fun, cute, and give my outfits personality. As much as I adore the massive bow clips from American Apparel, the designs are rather limited, and quite pricey. 

Fortunately, I can expand my hair bow collection with this quick DIY. Fabric quarters are perfect for this project - each bow only requires a small amount of fabric - so have fun choosing the patterns!

Materials:

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Let's Get Started!

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1. Cut out two 4" x 6" pieces from the main fabric and two from the
 lining fabric.

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3. Stitch along the edge, leaving a gap about 1" long in the center of a long edge.

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5. Sew the gap shut.
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7. Fold into thirds lengthwise. Press and sew one end.

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9. Use hot glue to attach the sewed end of the long strip to the front of the bow [the middle fold should come out in the back].
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11. Tuck the other end of the long strip through the barrette and glue to the center wraps. 
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2. Layer the fabrics so that the correct side of the main fabric pieces are facing each other between the two lining pieces.
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4. Through the gap, turn the rectangle inside out. I like to use a pen to help push the corners out.
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6. Cut a 2" x 6" piece from the main fabric.
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8. Accordion fold the larger rectangle into sixths. Begin with a center fold, then fold each half into thirds. 
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10. Wrap the long strip around the center. On the last wrap, glue the center of the barrette to the back of the bow. 

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12. Glue the center fold to the ends of the barrette on both sides.

And You're Done!

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To see how I wear my bows, check out my How to Wear Hair Bows tutorial. Happy crafting!

Smile c:
~michelle
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