I always swore I’d never put a bow in Edie but I might be starting to warm up to the idea, especially if it’s really small, simple, high quality fabric. Surprisingly, I’ve had a hard time finding those. So I decided to try and make my own! It was super simple, especially if you use bias tape. No sewing involved and under 2 minutes to make.
Keep reading to see how to make them…
Supplies: 1/2 inch bias tape (I bought mine from this etsy shop, SoBiased), small pins or clear elastic bands, scissors, rule, glue gun
Step 1: Cut 10 inches of the bias tape and fold in half
Step 2: Pinch about half way down the right side and bring up to a loop
Step 3: Wrap the left half around and push through like you’re tying a shoe
Step 4: Pull and tighten
Step 5: Snip edges
Step 6: Use the glue gun to add a dab inside the bias tape and the use a pencil to let it squeeze out a bit on the edge to prevent fraying
Secure a small bobby pin by slidingĀ one end into the bow knot
OR if your baby has really fine hair…
Add a small elastic band before you start making your bow, right in the center so it becomes part of the know. This is what I ended up doing for Edie because her hair is so fine.
Photography and styling by Liz Stanley. Assisted by Sara Albers.
Thanks so much for using my tape on this adorable project! Such a great use of my leftovers!! I might cut up some short strips to sell in packs in the shop for this use and will link to your tutorial. Thank you!
Hi, liv. Do you still have your shop on etsy? The link provided will not work. Thanks.
Have more tape?
Super cute! My daughter is close to the same age, but she won’t keep bows in her hair. No matter what I try, she gets them out!
So adorable! Does she just let you put stuff in her hair? My girls are the same age and I have to wrestle them to the ground to get a bow in and then they just yank it out. And forget hats- they cry as though the hat is lined with thorns.
Edie been really good with bonnets, we were really consistent with putting them on when we went outside so she now knows to grab one when it’s time to go. In terms of clips and bows, we’ve just started and sometimes she won’t notice and other times she will and tries to pull it off
VERY cute! Can’t believe how big she is! Where are our babies?! Definitely making this for little miss Vita.