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07.29

the 9 to 5(1/2) faux bow headband tutorial

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the 9 to 5(.5) faux bow headband
My model friend is in town for a while so I started making a line of headbands for her to model. I love an excuse to make something new, and having friends model is way better than taking pictures of myself in the mirror. (Better for you and me!) Her hair is gorgeous so headbands were perfect! Headband tutorial, anyone?
This is a super easy headband. The best part is all you need is a scrap of fabric 9 by 5.5 inches. I called it a faux bow because it sorta looks like a bow. And faux is one of my favorite words. The x is silent. How cool is that? 
So anyways, here’s a simple DIY. You can use any fabric you want. Cotton is great because you get a little fray. You can also use lace or netting like I did in the first picture. Doesn’t fray but looks pretty!

Start:
1. Cut out a piece of fabric 9″ by 5.5″. You can tear the fabric if you want extra fray!
2. Run a line of baste stitching through the center.
3. Pull the basting to gather your fabric.

4. Tie the ends of your threads from the basting behind the bow.
5. Sew down the middle of your bow with a straight stitch. Backstitch, too.
6. Trim the threads.
7. Glue down a piece of felt, then glue elastic to the felt. 
8. Top it off with another felt rectangle.
9. Add a button if you want, and you are finished! Make some more?
Happy Friday.

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10 Comments

  1. Allie

    07/29 at 3:26 PM

    You always have the cutest ideas! Love the bows! :)

  2. LaudablyLizzy

    07/29 at 3:49 PM

    Very cute! Thanks for so many great tutorials, I have oodles of fabric scraps that I’m always looking for fun projects to use them in.

  3. melody-mae

    07/29 at 7:50 PM

    super cute!

  4. Melissa

    07/30 at 1:25 AM

    Love it!

  5. Très bien

    07/30 at 10:59 PM

    I love the head bands and would love to learn how to sew soon!! Suuuuper cute!
    http://redemptionisbeautiful.blogspot.com/

  6. The Autocrat: Haley

    08/01 at 7:17 PM

    Those are just super fabulous! Great job!

  7. Barbara

    08/02 at 2:09 PM

    Super cute! And so much easier than making a full bow.

  8. Ashley@EisyMorgan

    08/03 at 3:01 PM

    I am way into bows right now, these are super cute! Would love for you to link up at my party HERE if you have time! Have a great Wed!

  9. Jamie

    08/03 at 3:18 PM

    Beautiful!! More the Merrier Monday will be open until tonight at midnight. I would love for you to stop by and link up your headbands. http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/

  10. Stephanie Hillberry

    08/03 at 11:20 PM

    I loved your tutorial, but I think my favorite part about this post was the photography. What lovely photos, and kudos to your friend for being your model! Thanks for sharing–

    Warmly,
    Stephanie from Make Home Make Sense

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