PERFECT FELT BOW Sewing pattern and tutorial

 

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PATTERN PIECES You can make this bow in any size. Just print or photocopy the pattern pieces larger or smaller.

PIECE PIECE A A (BOW LOOPS) (BOW LOOPS) Cut Cut 1 1

PIECE B (BOW TAILS) Cut 1

PIECE C (CENTRE) Cut 1

SEWING INSTRUCTIONS Print this page and cut out the three pattern pieces. I highly recommend using a good sharp and strong pair of fabric scissors. The felt needs to have a clean-cut edge in order to produce a neat and smart-looking bow.        

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STEP ONE Pin the pattern pieces to your felt fabric and cut out around them.

STEP TWO Thread your needle and fold piece A in half length-wise. Sew the ends together using a semi-loose whip stitch. You can sew this bow with the same length of thread. There is no need to cut it at the end of each step.

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STEP THREE Sew up one side of the middle of the bow through both layers and then down the other side. Pull thread to create a structured gather.

STEP FOUR Turn the bow over and secure the back of the pleating with a few whip stitches.

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STEP FIVE Sew piece B to the back of the bow loops (aka piece A).

STEP SIX Turn the bow back over again and pinch it from the back.

STEP SEVEN Whilst pinching the bow, take piece C and wrap it around the centre of the bow. Stitch the ends over each other at the back to secure.

FINISHED Your bow is finished! Sew it onto a hair clip, headband or elastic. Bet you want to make another!

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