HALLOWEEN HAIR BOWS

Instructions

Cutting

• Cut 1 bow piece measuring 12 1/2" x 9".
• Cut 1 centre piece measuring 3" x 5".
• Cut 1 piece of iron-on fleece measuring approximately 6" x 4".

1. Fold the bow piece in half, right sides together, matching the 12 1/2" edges. Stitch along the 12.5" raw edge using a 1 cm seam allowance to create a tube.
2. Press the seam open, then position the seam in the centre of one side of the tube rather than on the folded edge.
3. Following the manufacturer's instructions, fuse the iron-on fleece to the wrong side of the tube, centring it on the side opposite the seam to add body to the front of the bow.
4. Turn the tube right side out.
5. Fold the tube in half, right sides together, matching the short ends. Ensure the seam from Step 1 is positioned on the outside of the fold. Stitch across the raw edges using a 1 cm seam allowance.
6. Turn the bow right side out so all seams are enclosed and position the seam at the back of the bow.
7. Gather the centre of the bow and secure with a few hand stitches.
8. Hand sew the metal hair clip to the back of the bow.
9. Fold the centre piece in half lengthwise and press. Open and fold the long raw edges into the centre. Fold in half again and press.
10. Wrap the centre piece around the gathered centre of the bow. Trim away any excess fabric and hand stitch the ends together securely at the back of the bow.