Quick and Easy Hair Bow Tutorial

In the last 38 years, two girls have been born into my family. I was the first and then there wasn’t another until my niece was born almost 4 years ago. Last week we found out that my sister in law is pregnant with a girl! Which will dramatically up the ratio of girls in my family. It’s time to make some girly things and this easy hair bow tutorial from Kimberly at Sweet Red Poppy might be a great place to start!

Here’s Kimberly!

Hi, it’s Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy and I’m here to share a quick and easy bow tutorial with you today!

I’m a huge fabric scrap hoarder, so I’m always looking for easy ways to use up my overflowing bin of scraps. This bow tutorial is the perfect solution and my girls love having a variety of momma-made bows! They also double as the perfect baby-shower or birthday gift! Once you get started, you won’t want to stop!

Easy Hair Bow Tutorial:

Supplies Needed:

1/4 Yard of Fabric
1 yard of Crochet Trim
Elastic
Hair Clip
Thread
Glue Gun
Hot Glue Sticks

(Fabrics and Trims are both from Riley Blake)

Sewing Instructions:

Here’s a quick video to take you through the whole process step-by-step!

Begin by cutting a square 7 inches wide by 6 inches tall.

Cut a piece of crochet trim 4 inches long.

Fold the fabric hotdog style with right sides together.

With a 1/2 seam allowance sew from one end to the other. Don’t forget to backstitch at the beginning and end.

Turn the bow right side out and center the seam allowance.

Fold the bow in half and finger press the middle of the bow.

Unfold the bow and bring both raw edges to the middle of the bow with edges aligned together.

With a zigzag stitch sew over the raw edges. This will finish the edges, keeping them from unraveling and will also keep them in place.

Pinch the bow in half and divide each side into half again.

Place a dot of glue on the back side of the bow.

Place the crochet trim on top of the glue and wrap it around to the front.

Place another dot of glue on the backside of the bow and lay either the clip or the elastic on top of it, then cover it with the remaining crochet trim.