How to make your own bow hair accessories :)

So my friend Amanda makes these cute hair bows that I am falling in love with! And here's instructions on how to make them yourself. You can use scrap fabric from old clothes you don't wear anymore. (This does require some sewing, but don't worry all you need to know is how to stitch a straight line!)

What you'll need:
-sewing machine
-pins
-scrap fabric
-hand sewing needle
-matching thread
-scissors
-hair clip

1) Cut 6" by 7 1/2"  for the actual bow and  2 1/2" by 6" for the middle of the bow (you wont actually need all 6" for the middle piece but just in case)

 

 2) Fold both pieces with the right sides together and pin.

 

 

3) On the bigger piece stitch about 2/8ths from the edge, leaving about an inch un-stitched because you need to flip it over later.

 

 

 

4) Trim the extra edges to prevent bulk.

 

 

 

5) Turn inside out.

 

 

6) Turn the 1" unstitched section inside and pin it.

 

 

7) Hand stitch it closed. Remember to use the same color thread to make it unnoticeable.

 

 

8) Gather it to your desire and pin it to stay in place.

 

 

9) Put thread around middle so it stays in place without a pin.

 

10) Stitch the vertical side of the smaller piece about 2/8ths away from the edge.

 

 

11) Put the band (smaller piece) around the bow (larger piece) and see about how much you will need, cut off the excess and turn it inside out.

12) Hand stitch the back together and you are done!

 

 

13) You can put a hair clip on the back by hot gluing it.

 

 

Remember to send me pictures of the bows you make!