Yeah. I got excited with the title. How about “The Most Amazingest Tie-Dye Watercolor Bright Easter Bow Ever” is that better? I like that one better. It’s more descriptive because this DIY is one of my favorites to date!
I’ve tried many different ways to make hair bows. They’re all okay, but I just decided to do my own thing today, and it came out AMAZING! (with everyone making bows out there, I’m probably not the first one to do it this way, but whatevs…)
Materials:
-Piece of fabric about 5″x6″
-Two pieces of ribbon
-Fabric glue
-Hot glue or Super Glue
-Anti fraying glue stuff
-Alligator Clip
-Sharpies (I know those are fabric markers in the pic, but you need Sharpies!)
-Rubbing Alcohol
-Qtips and paper towels
1. Wrap and glue one of the ribbon pieces around the alligator clip, like in the second picture. It should still be able to function normally.
2. Scribble on the fabric with your Sharpies. Leave a little room around different colors because the ink will bleed in the next step.
3. Lay your fabric on top of a paper towel. Soak Qtips in rubbing alcohol and rub all over the scribbled Sharpie areas. The longer you let the rubbing alcohol stay on the fabric, the more the ink will spread. When you’re happy with the design, rinse gently in cold water and let dry.
4. Once the fabric is dry, turn the fabric good-side down. Use fabric glue to glue the short sides about 1/2″ in, and the long sides about 1″ in. Look at the fifth picture.
*tip: apply glue just to the edges of the fabric so when it’s folded, the folded edge is puffy and free š it will give the bow better shape!*
5. Determine where the half-line is lengthwise, and fold and glue the top and bottom to meet in the middle.
6. Accordion fold the middle to create a bow shape. You may need to play with it a bit to get the shape you want. Once you’re happy, sneak a little fabric glue into the center folds so it lasts longer.
7. Glue an end of the second piece of ribbon to the center of the bow and wrap the ribbon around twice. With the same piece of ribbon, wrap around the bow and alligator clip together twice, then cut the ribbon and apply your anti-fraying glue stuff. Use fabric glue to secure the ribbon that holds the bow and clip together.
Ta-daaa! The folded edges and extra support of the fabric glue make this bow magnificently bow-shaped and amazing!!! I can’t wait for this bow’s debut on Sunday and to make Ā more bows like this!
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What’s your favorite Easter craft? And most importantly, I want to wish you and your family a very happy and joyous early Easter!!!
Summer Sky 