DIY Fabic Bow pt 1

This is my tutorial to create a bow made of fabric. You can use this bow for many purposes; for example, a headband or a necklace or a pin for your outfit!

Step 1
-The cut-out of 7in. x 6.5 in. is just a general size. You can cut the piece of fabric any size, but if the length is too long, I will show how to "fix" that in a couple steps.

Step 2
-Use your sewing machine's zig-zag stitch to sew around the raw edges to prevent frayed edges. (This link may help.)
-Fold the fabric length wise, wrong side on the outside.
-Sew the sides of the folded fabric, but do not sew about 1.5 in.--2 in. at the top in the middle. (In other words, do not sew it close--Notice how the straight stitches in the picture leave a gap at the top.)



Step 3
-Use the opening to turn the piece inside-out.
-Pinch the middle of the piece and decide if you like the size of the bow so far.


Step 4
-Decide how much shorter you want to make the length of the bow. Turn it inside-out, and sew the sides in like in the following picture.
-Keep in mind that the little bit of excess fabric on the side will help the finished bow keep its' shape, so there is no need to trim it.



Step 5
-Turn the piece right-side out again.
-Pinch the middle and create several creases for the bow. Use your needle to keep the creases in place.
-Sew through the middle of the piece.


Step 6
-To create to middle part of the bow, cut out a small rectangle. The piece in the picture is 2in x 3.5in.


Step7
-Use the zig-zag stitches on the sewing machine to prevent fraying (like in the first part of step 2). In the following picture it looks like I forgot to sew the raw edges of the top of the piece, but I did after I took the picture! Sewing the edges are important! Don't let your DIYs fray!
-Sew the rectangle so it becomes a tube with the wrong-side on the outside. The sides should be open. (The straight stitches in the picture have sewn the piece closed. The zig-zag stitches are preventing the fabric from fraying.)


-Turn it right-side out.


-Fold the tube.



-Sew it like in the picture.


-Turn the piece so the bit of excess is inside. Slip this unto the bow.
-I recommend sewing the two pieces together with a few stitches.


I know my images are not the best, but I tried my best to explain the steps.

I also made this bow into a headband and a necklace. I will post the tutorial for that part later. ;) If you have any questions, comment it and I will reply.