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#Fold the smaller piece of fabric in thirds longways, then iron it. Take your smaller rectangle of fabric, then fold the bottom to about 2/3 of the way up the width. Fold the top down to the new bottom edge, then iron the creases on low heat.<ref>https://youtu.be/rMFree2Cyvo?t=157</ref>
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#Fold the smaller piece of fabric in thirds longways, then iron it. Take your smaller rectangle of fabric, then fold the bottom to about 2/3 of the way up the width. Fold the top down to the new bottom edge, then iron the creases on low heat.<ref>https://youtu.be/rMFree2Cyvo?t=157</ref>
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#*Ironing will help this piece of fabric hold its shape, even without glue or stitching.
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#*Ironing will help this piece of fabric hold its shape, even without glue or stitching.
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#Unfold the large piece of fabric, then fold the ends in toward the center. Take your larger fabric
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#Unfold the large piece of fabric, then fold the ends in toward the center. Take your larger fabric square and undo the center fold. You should have a long rectangle with a vertical crease in the center. First, fold the left side in toward the center, then do the same with the right side.<ref>https://youtu.be/rMFree2Cyvo?t=175</ref>
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#*If you'd like, you can secure these ends with a small dot of glue. However, you can also hold them in place with your fingers if you'd prefer to use less glue—you'll secure the ends in a later step.
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#*If you'd like, you can secure these ends with a small dot of glue. However, you can also hold them in place with your fingers if you'd prefer to use less glue—you'll secure the ends in a later step.
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#Accordion fold the fabric in the center 3 times. Holding the ends of the bow in place, fold down the top 1/4 or so of the very center of the bow. Then, make another fold toward the back of the bow at about the halfway mark, and fold the fabric back toward you about 3/4 of the way down.<ref>https://youtu.be/22mWTAZEswU?t=27</ref>
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#Accordion fold the fabric in the center 3 times. Holding the ends of the bow in place, fold down the top 1/4 or so of the very center of the bow. Then, make another fold toward the back of the bow at about the halfway mark, and fold the fabric back toward you about 3/4 of the way down.<ref>https://youtu.be/22mWTAZEswU?t=27</ref>
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#*The fold should resemble a folded fan or an accordion, and you should start seeing the shape of a bow.
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#*The fold should resemble a folded fan or an accordion, and you should start seeing the shape of a bow.
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#*For very large bows, you might prefer to use 4 or 5 accordion folds.
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#*For very large bows, you might prefer to use 4 or 5 accordion folds.
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#Place a dot of hot glue in each of the creases of the accordion fold. First, place a small dot of glue in the top and bottom folds that are facing you. Then, flip the bow over and put another drop of glue inside the fold in the center.
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#Place a dot of hot glue in each of the creases of the accordion fold. First, place a small dot of glue in the top and bottom folds that are facing you. Then, flip the bow over and put another drop of glue inside the fold in the center. Pinch the center of the bow for 15-30 seconds to keep the sides together while the glue dries.<ref>https://youtu.be/rMFree2Cyvo?t=217</ref>
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#*If you'd prefer, you can use double-sided fabric tape instead of hot glue. Just cut small pieces that will fit inside the folds.<ref>https://ift.tt/2PfJ35n>
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#*If you'd prefer, you can use double-sided fabric tape instead of hot glue. Just cut small pieces that will fit inside the folds.<ref>https://ift.tt/2PfJ35n>
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#Glue one end of the smaller strip to the center of the bow. Place a dot of hot glue in the center of the bow, then press the end of your thinner rectangular strip to the glue.
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#Glue one end of the smaller strip to the center of the bow. Place a dot of hot glue in the center of the bow, then press the end of your thinner rectangular strip to the glue. Wrap the thinner strip all the way around the center of the bow. Trim off any excess, then glue down the other end to finish your bow!<ref>https://youtu.be/rMFree2Cyvo?t=293</ref>
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#*To make the center piece look neater, place a small drop of glue underneath the top folded layer, as well. This will keep the unsecured corner from lifting away from the bow.
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#*To make the center piece look neater, place a small drop of glue underneath the top folded layer, as well. This will keep the unsecured corner from lifting away from the bow.
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#*Try attaching your bow to a barrette or alligator clip to make a hairbow, or glue it to a longer strip of fabric to make a cute bow tie!<ref>https://ift.tt/2PfJ35n>
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#*Try attaching your bow to a barrette or alligator clip to make a hairbow, or glue it to a longer strip of fabric to make a cute bow tie!<ref>https://ift.tt/2PfJ35n>
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#Cut one long strip of grosgrain ribbon and one shorter piece. The finished bow will be about half as long as your strips of fabric. For instance, if you want to make a , you'd cut your ribbon to be . A strip of ribbon will be plenty for your shorter piece.<ref>https://youtu.be/upO4FXd7Fmc?t=9</ref>
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#Cut one long strip of grosgrain ribbon and one shorter piece. The finished bow will be about half as long as your strips of fabric. For instance, if you want to make a , you'd cut your ribbon to be . A strip of ribbon will be plenty for your shorter piece.<ref>https://youtu.be/upO4FXd7Fmc?t=9</ref>
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#*The width of your ribbon will determine the width of your bow. is a good option for most bows, but you could use thicker ribbon for a larger bow, or multiple loops of a thinner ribbon if you'd prefer!
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#*The width of your ribbon will determine the width of your bow. is a good option for most bows, but you could use thicker ribbon for a larger bow, or multiple loops of a thinner ribbon if you'd prefer!
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#Seal the ends of your ribbon with a lighter to prevent fraying. Strike your lighter, then lightly pass the flame under the edges of your ribbon. Don't leave the flame in one place for too long—move it back and forth rapidly to ensure you don't scorch the ribbon.<ref>https://ift.tt/2PfbFMk>
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#Seal the ends of your ribbon with a lighter to prevent fraying. Strike your lighter, then lightly pass the flame under the edges of your ribbon. Don't leave the flame in one place for too long—move it back and forth rapidly to ensure you don't scorch the ribbon. One quick pass should be enough to seal the ends.<ref>https://ift.tt/2PfbFMk>
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#*If you're a kid, be sure to ask for an adult's help for this step!
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#*If you're a kid, be sure to ask for an adult's help for this step!
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#Put a vertical line of hot glue in the center of the long ribbon. Being careful not to burn yourself, draw a thin strip of hot glue down the center of the ribbon from top to bottom. Don't make the line too thick, though, or the excess might be visible on your finished bow.<ref>https://youtu.be/hX0pmMVZKoM?t=17</ref>
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#Put a vertical line of hot glue in the center of the long ribbon. Being careful not to burn yourself, draw a thin strip of hot glue down the center of the ribbon from top to bottom. Don't make the line too thick, though, or the excess might be visible on your finished bow.<ref>https://youtu.be/hX0pmMVZKoM?t=17</ref>
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#*Work quickly, since hot glue doesn't take long to dry.
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#*Work quickly, since hot glue doesn't take long to dry.
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#*Once you've glued down the left and right edges of the ribbon, you should start to see a bow shape emerging.
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#*Once you've glued down the left and right edges of the ribbon, you should start to see a bow shape emerging.
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#Create 3 accordion folds in the center of the bow. Fold the top and bottom quarters of the ribbon in toward you. Then, fold the center of the ribbon away from you. This should create an accordion-style fold that goes
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#Create 3 accordion folds in the center of the bow. Fold the top and bottom quarters of the ribbon in toward you. Then, fold the center of the ribbon away from you. This should create an accordion-style fold that goes forward, back, and forward again.<ref>https://youtu.be/upO4FXd7Fmc?t=48</ref>
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#*This will help give your no-sew bow the characteristic gather in the center.
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#*This will help give your no-sew bow the characteristic gather in the center.
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#Place a drop of glue inside each of the accordion folds. To ensure your bow holds its shape, place a small drop of glue in each of the 3 folds you just made. This will finish creating the shape of your bow.<ref>https://youtu.be/upO4FXd7Fmc?t=58</ref>
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#Place a drop of glue inside each of the accordion folds. To ensure your bow holds its shape, place a small drop of glue in each of the 3 folds you just made. This will finish creating the shape of your bow.<ref>https://youtu.be/upO4FXd7Fmc?t=58</ref>
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#*Fabric bows make adorable hair accessories, but you can also use them to decorate crafts, jewelry, and gifts!
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#*Fabric bows make adorable hair accessories, but you can also use them to decorate crafts, jewelry, and gifts!
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===Creating a Bow with Tails===
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===Creating a Bow with Tails===
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#Cut a strip of fabric 3x longer than the size bow you want. If you're curious how to make fabric bows with tails, it couldn't be easier! Just start with a large piece of fabric with a length that's about 3 times longer than you want the finished bow to be. The width should be about 3 times wider than your finished bow, as well.<ref>https://ift.tt/2EdAOAG>
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#Cut a strip of fabric 3x longer than the size bow you want. If you're curious how to make fabric bows with tails, it couldn't be easier! Just start with a large piece of fabric with a length that's about 3 times longer than you want the finished bow to be. The width should be about 3 times wider than your finished bow, as well.<ref>https://ift.tt/2EdAOAG>
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#*For instance, if you want a bow that's with tails that are , you'd cut a piece of fabric that's .
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#*For instance, if you want a bow that's with tails that are , you'd cut a piece of fabric that's .
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#Fold the top and bottom edges down to the middle and glue them. Place the fabric so the longer side is in front of you, then run a thin line of glue all the way along the top and bottom of the material. Fold the top edge down to the center of the fabric and press it down, then fold the bottom edge up to the center in the same way.<ref>https://ift.tt/2EdAOAG>
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#Fold the top and bottom edges down to the middle and glue them. Place the fabric so the longer side is in front of you, then run a thin line of glue all the way along the top and bottom of the material. Fold the top edge down to the center of the fabric and press it down, then fold the bottom edge up to the center in the same way.<ref>https://ift.tt/2EdAOAG>
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#Open the folds in the fabric without removing the pin. Lay the fabric so both raw edges are laid flat—one on the left and one on the right. In addition, rearrange the center fold so the pin stays in the center, with folded bow loops on either side.<ref>https://ift.tt/2EdAOAG>
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#Open the folds in the fabric without removing the pin. Lay the fabric so both raw edges are laid flat—one on the left and one on the right. In addition, rearrange the center fold so the pin stays in the center, with folded bow loops on either side.<ref>https://ift.tt/2EdAOAG>
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#*Once you see a basic bow shape, you can remove the pin from the fabric. Just hold it in place with your fingers in the meantime.
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#*Once you see a basic bow shape, you can remove the pin from the fabric. Just hold it in place with your fingers in the meantime.
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#Tie a piece of string around the center of the bow to secure it. After you remove the pin, wrap a piece of string around the center of the bow several times. Pull the string taut as you do this to create a defined center for your bow.
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#*The raw edges of the fabric will form the tails of your bow.
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#Tie a piece of string around the center of the bow to secure it. After you remove the pin, wrap a piece of string around the center of the bow several times. Pull the string taut as you do this to create a defined center for your bow. Knot the ends of the string securely when you're finished.<ref>https://ift.tt/2EdAOAG>
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#*You'll cover this string in the next step, so it doesn't matter what color it is or how neatly you tie it.
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#*You'll cover this string in the next step, so it doesn't matter what color it is or how neatly you tie it.
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#Glue a small strip of fabric around the center of the bow. To cover the string, cut a small piece of fabric that matches your bow. Place a glue on the underside of the bow in the center, the press the end of your fabric to the glue. Wrap the strip all the way around the bow, trim the excess, and glue down the other side.<ref>https://ift.tt/2EdAOAG>
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#Glue a small strip of fabric around the center of the bow. To cover the string, cut a small piece of fabric that matches your bow. Place a drop of glue on the underside of the bow in the center, the press the end of your fabric to the glue. Wrap the strip all the way around the bow, trim the excess, and glue down the other side.<ref>https://ift.tt/2EdAOAG>
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#*The width of your fabric strip can vary depending on your preference, but about and should be fine.
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#*The width of your fabric strip can vary depending on your preference, but about and should be fine.
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#*For a more subtle look, use the same fabric as the rest of your bow. However, you can create a cute contrast by using a different, complementary color, if you prefer.
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#*For a more subtle look, use the same fabric as the rest of your bow. However, you can create a cute contrast by using a different, complementary color, if you prefer.
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