Fabric Hair Bow Pattern
Sewing fabric bows is a fun project to make for little girls, and women alike. In this free pattern, you get to learn the step by step instructions to make the cutest fabric hair bow pattern! This is such a fun project that you can easily make it in a short amount of time, then either style it yourself or give the bows away as the cutest gift.
Sewing Fabric Hair Bows
Making this sewing pattern for no knot hair bows are so easy, and a lot of fun to create. If you are looking for the perfect hair accessory pattern, look no further. This hair bow pattern is the perfect bow sewing pattern.
In this sewing tutorial, I am excited to walk you through how to make a hair bow that is sewn securely so that you don’t have to worry about the glue holding, or falling apart later on. I love to make these hair bows, and I hope this just might be your new favorite project too.
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Fabric Bow Pattern
Pattern Notes
Please note that this fabric hair bow pattern already includes a quarter inch seam allowance, so there is no need to worry about adding it to the project. Simply follow the instructions below to make these cute hair bows.
Hair Bow Supplies
¼ yard cotton fabric
A hair clip or hair tie (it’s up to your preference as to what type you want to use)
A sewing machine
Scissors
Cutting board and rotary cutter
Ruler
Thread
Bow Cutting Measurements
I used a fat quarter of fabric from Hobby Lobby to make this hair bow. The main piece will be cut at 22 inches long by 6 inches wide. Then the center piece will be 2 inches wide, by approximately 3-4 inches long. Keep in mind, you can trim off any extra from the center piece.
How To Make A Hair Bow
Step 1 – Cut Fabric
Start by ironing the fabric you intend to use for the hair bow. Then, cut out your main bow piece, and center piece that will be used as the tie. The main bow piece should be 22 inches long by 6 inches wide, and the center piece 2 inches wide by 4 inches long.
Optional: (I made a straight edge in the one pictured)
To make the bow shape with the bow piece, angle your ruler so that it rests at the end of your fabric, then the other end sets ½ inch in from the end. Trim both bow ends, so that they are pointed. This gives both ends an angle to make the bow look more finished.
Step 2 – Stitch The Bow Fabric
Once the fabric has been cut out, it is time to start sewing the two pieces. Start by folding both pieces of fabric in half, so that the right sides are together.
Sew a long seam along the raw edges of your fabric. Leave approximately a 1 inch space in the side of your bow pieces without stitching on the long raw edge, so that you can turn the fabric right side out later. Except for this opening, sew around the rest of the bow’s raw edges, with the fabric wrong sides out.
Step 3 – Turn and Iron
The next step is to trim the tip of your seam, for the bow piece, then turn the bow piece and center piece right side out. You may need to use a stick or dull pointed tool to push the corners out.
Iron the bow pieces so that the bow pieces both lay flat. Turn the center bow piece so that the seam goes down the center back before ironing if possible.
Step 4 – Fold And Shape
Now comes the fun part, shaping the fabric pieces into a bow. With your long bow piece, lay it on a flat surface and find your center point. Divide your bow into three pieces, the center, and two ends.
Lay the bow piece so that the center portion lays flat, then turn both ends under, so that they cross over each other below the center portion.
Find the center of the bow, and use your fingers to pinch it together. Secure the bow loops in place by wrapping the pinched section with thread and tying it securely.
You can also sew the center of the shaped bow by hand, if desired but it is not required.
Step 5 – Create Bow Center
Now that your bow has been shaped, it’s time to add the center piece over the pinched center of the bow, where your thread is tied.
To do this, wrap the center piece around the middle of the bow. You may need to trim off extra fabric if you have too much. It is my preference to use pinking scissors to trim the fabric, then fold the raw edges under.
At this point, if you are using a hair tie to hold the bow on, you will want to wrap the center loop around the hair tie as well. Otherwise, the barrette can be added later.
Use a needle and thread to sew the center in place. I like to sew only the center loop, but make sure to sew the loop securely before finishinging it out.
Step 6 – Finishing Touches
To finish your hair bow with a barret, turn the bow over so that the back of the bow faces you. Add a dot of hot glue to the center tie piece, and press the middle of the barrette to the hot glue. Hold the barrette in place until the glue is set.
Another option is to insert the barrette under the center loop of the bow. Then add a couple dots of hot glue to the back of the barrette, to attach it to the bow. Some barretts also have holes in the top, so that you can sew the barrette to the bow so that it is extra secured.
Trim any thread pieces you may have, then your hair bow is finished and ready to enjoy using!
Hair Bow Sewing Pattern Copyright
Please note that this pattern is intended for personal use only, and is not for commercial distribution. By copyright, unless otherwise noted, you are not authorized to copy or claim my content as your own. You are, however, more than welcome to sell your finished products made with my patterns. I always appreciate it when you link to my patterns so that others can find them too!
Tips and Tricks
Can I Make Different Sizes?
Absolutely! You can make these hair bows in many different sizes. In the pattern above, I have outlined some of my favorite sizes to make the bows, but feel free to increase or decrease the size as desired.
Adding Bows to Headbands
In addition to adding these cute bows to hair ties, and elastic bands, you can also attach them to nylon headbands. Simply choose your favorite way to wear these headbands, then either sew or hot glue them to your headband, barrette, or elastic of your choice.
Can I use different fabric?
Absolutely! Cotton fabric is the most common and easiest to work with, but you can use any type of fabric that you prefer to make these fabric hair bows out of.
DIY Cottage Core Hair Bows
Following this easy hair bow tutorial is a fun way to make the cutest hair bows that you can make for yourself, make for your little girl, or give as gifts. This is a fun and easy project that you can make in a short amount of time.
Thank you so much for stopping in to learn how to make this fabric hair bow pattern. I hope that you will give it a try, and enjoy making these cute bows.
Happy Sewing!
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Fabric Hair Bow Pattern
Materials
- ¼ yard cotton fabric
- A hair clip or hair tie (it’s up to your preference as to what type you want to use)
- A sewing machine
- Scissors
- Cutting board and rotary cutter
- Ruler
- Thread
Tools
Instructions
- Start by ironing the fabric you intend to use for the hair bow. Then, cut out your main bow piece, and center piece that will be used as the tie. Cut the fabric in pieces that are 22" by 6" and 2" by 4". The first is for the bow, the second is for the center piece.
- Optional: To make the bow shape with the bow piece, angle your ruler so that it rests at the end of your fabric, then the other end sets ½ inch in from the end. Trim both bow ends, so that they are pointed. This gives both ends an angle to make the bow look more finished. (Please note, I did not do this step in the one pictured).
- Once the fabric has been cut out, it is time to start sewing the two pieces. Start by folding both pieces of fabric in half, so that the right sides are together.
- Sew a long seam along the raw edges of your fabric. Leave approximately a 1 inch space in the side of your bow pieces without stitching on the long raw edge, so that you can turn the fabric right side out later. Except for this opening, sew around the rest of the bow’s raw edges, with the fabric wrong sides out.
- The next step is to trim the tip of your seam, for the bow piece, then turn the bow piece and center piece right side out. You may need to use a stick or dull pointed tool to push the corners out.
- Iron the bow pieces so that the bow pieces both lay flat. Turn the center bow piece so that the seam goes down the center back before ironing if possible.
- Now comes the fun part, shaping the fabric pieces into a bow. With your long bow piece, lay it on a flat surface and find your center point. Divide your bow into three pieces, the center, and two ends.
- Lay the bow piece so that the center portion lays flat, then turn both ends under, so that they cross over each other below the center portion.
- Find the center of the bow, and use your fingers to pinch it together. Secure the bow loops in place by wrapping the pinched section with thread and tying it securely.
- You can also sew the center of the shaped bow by hand, if desired but it is not required.
- Now that your bow has been shaped, it’s time to add the center piece over the pinched center of the bow, where your thread is tied.
- To do this, wrap the center piece around the middle of the bow. You may need to trim off extra fabric if you have too much. It is my preference to use pinking scissors to trim the fabric, then fold the raw edges under.
- At this point, if you are using a hair tie to hold the bow on, you will want to wrap the center loop around the hair tie as well. Otherwise, the barrette can be added later.
- Use a needle and thread to sew the center in place. I like to sew only the center loop, but make sure to sew the loop securely before finishinging it out.
- To finish your hair bow with a barret, turn the bow over so that the back of the bow faces you. Add a dot of hot glue to the center tie piece, and press the middle of the barrette to the hot glue. Hold the barrette in place until the glue is set.
- Another option is to insert the barrette under the center loop of the bow. Then add a couple dots of hot glue to the back of the barrette, to attach it to the bow. Some barretts also have holes in the top, so that you can sew the barrette to the bow so that it is extra secured.
- Trim any thread pieces you may have, then your hair bow is finished and ready to enjoy using!
Step 1 - Cut Fabric
Step 2 - Stitch The Bow Fabric
Step 3 - Turn and Iron
Step 4 - Fold And Shape
Step 5 - Create Bow Center
Step 6 - Finishing Touches
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