How to Make a hair bow

Hey guys,

I have recently decided to go on a "Do it yourself " rampage. I'm trying to save money to sponsor a well needed vacation to Miami. So be on the look out for tons of DYI items that I will be posting in the How- To-Tutorials label.

Today's main focus is on the oh so adorable hair bows. Many people have moved onto the head scarves replica of a hair bow, but for those who stand by this trend this post is for you. Need i say that if you are rocking a short due this summer hair bows are an amazing accessory for your hair.

Okay lets get started. Here is a list of what you are going to need:

• Fabric (any fabric will do the size does not matter it all really depends on how big you want your bow)
• A hot glue gun  (you can find these things for such a bargain at art stores rather than sewing/fabric stores. I got mines for 2 Bucks at Blick Art supply)
• A small hair clip (I tend to use the flat silver clips-- hairdressers usually use them when they wrap your hair) FYI: I will post a picture later showing you what type of clips works best.
• Scissors

*Start by plugging in your glue gun, they take time to warm up*

 Step 1: Cut a thin strip from the fabric (on the horizontal line). Make sure you have it to the thickness you see fit. This strip will act as the knot that keeps the bow together.

Step 2: You want to fold the remaining fabric over itself so that it looks like a rectangle with no cuts or loose pieces of cut fabric are shown. The importance of this is so the bow looks sewn yet you don't see the seams.

Step 3: Now that the rectangle of fabric is folded to your liking, you can take the strip of fabric and wrap it around the center. You should use a pin to hold it together so that you don't loose the place you want it to be.

Step 4: Now take your glue gun and glue the end pieces of the strip together. (Let the glue cool and dry for 15 minutes.)

Step 5. String (Place) The clip through the space between the rectangle piece of fabric and the strip. Apply glue to the side of the clip that will act as the piece attached to the fabric and the strip. Hold the clip in place for a few minutes. Then allow the glue to cool and dry. (Note: You might want to find a bigger clip to hold everything together while the glue drys)

Once the glue is dry, you have successfully made a hair bow. And it should be ready to wear as you please (Note: I would wait a day before doing so)

-- Remi