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02.21

bias tape bow neckline tutorial

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If you haven’t noticed already, I love bows. It’s an obsession going on year two. Yikes. I like to make bows when I am not sure what else to make. I think they look super cute on the tops of little heads, on pillows, doubled up, and on blouses! 

This project is a simple way to finish a neckline and add a little femininity while you’re at it! 
All you need for this project is a nearly completed blouse and some bias tape! You can make your own to match your blouse perfectly, or just use store bought. I made myself some brown bias tape to match the block of brown at the bottom of my blouse.

For this blouse, I sewed up the center back seam but unpicked the top inch or so. Since I’m going to put a zipper in later, I just want the edges of the bias tape to hang over each side of the back bodice center.

Here’s a better picture of what you should be doing. You’ll just sandwich the bias tape over the raw neckline and pin. 
For the bow part, you’ll need two more pieces of bias tape, one 20″ long and one 2″ long.
Cross your bow piece (with it’s finished edges) like this:

Then wrap the little 2″ piece around it.

You’ll want to fold over the edges like so:

Then pin it on the middle of your neckline.

Done! 
(Oops, a little wrinkly!)

You can add this neckline to anything that needs a neckline finish! No facings, no linings required!

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7 Comments

  1. Nanay

    02/21 at 7:36 PM

    nice tutorail, and really good photos. the wrinkled one is so sute=) tahnks for sharing
    http://www.nanaydesign.com

  2. Stef

    02/21 at 7:49 PM

    That is so cute, Kate! I’m always impressed with your adult clothing. I need to get brave and make something for myself!

  3. Jess@craftiness is not optional

    02/21 at 9:55 PM

    really cute! I’m loving tops that tie in the front!

  4. Bettina

    02/21 at 10:09 PM

    That looks great. So simple. (well you make it look simple anyway)

  5. Granny Bob

    02/21 at 10:34 PM

    Great no facings, faster and cute my kind of sewing. Good tutorial and pics! Thank you Kate.

  6. L!$@

    02/22 at 1:36 PM

    Sweet! You make it seem so easy though! :D

  7. Just Jaime

    02/25 at 5:25 PM

    Very pretty. I love the detail the bow adds!

    We’re just starting a new link up party and if you’re interested we’d love to have you join in: http://www.waywardgirlscrafts.com/2012/02/wayward-weekend-week-5.html

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