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DIY Hair Bows: No Sew Fabric Hair Bows Tutorial

Written by Kimberly Coffin · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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DIY Hair Bows: No Sew Fabric Hair Bows Tutorial

I'm so excited to share this tutorial with you today. I get asked all the time for no-sew hair bow tutorials and this one is about as easy as it gets!

If you don't sew or you're just looking for a quick and easy craft, this is for you! I even have a video below to walk you through every single step of the hair bow!

No Sew Fabric Hair Bows Tutorial featured by top US sewing blog, Sweet Red Poppy

Since this project doesn't require a sewing machine or hot glue ( we will be using fabric tape) it's the perfect craft for long road trips, bus rides or just sitting by the fireplace without having to set up the entire craft room!

No Sew Fabric Hair Bows Tutorial featured by top US sewing blog, Sweet Red Poppy

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Supplies Needed for your Fabric Hair Bows

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Peel n Stick Fabric Fuse Sheets
Windham Fabrics "Hello Jane"
Scissors
Ruler
Small Hair Clip
Embroidery Floss

Girls No-Sew Hairbow Tutorial

1. Begin by cutting a 5 x 5-inch square. Fold the fabric in half and gently make a crease to mark the center of the bow.

No Sew Fabric Hair Bows Tutorial featured by top US sewing blog, Sweet Red Poppy

2. Cut a strip of Peel N Stick Fabric Fuse Tape 5 inches long by 1/2 inch wide. Peel back the liner and place the piece of tape directly over the crease along the wrong side of the fabric.

Peel back the second liner and fold each edge of the bow into the middle. Press down firmly to apply it to the adhesive.

No Sew Fabric Hair Bows Tutorial featured by top US sewing blog, Sweet Red Poppy
No Sew Fabric Hair Bows Tutorial featured by top US sewing blog, Sweet Red Poppy

No Sew Fabric Hair Bows Tutorial featured by top US sewing blog, Sweet Red Poppy

3. Turn the bow 90 degrees. Place a piece of Fabric Fuse Tape in the very center and bring the outsides of the bow to the center.


No Sew Fabric Hair Bows Tutorial featured by top US sewing blog, Sweet Red Poppy No Sew Fabric Hair Bows Tutorial featured by top US sewing blog, Sweet Red Poppy
4. Now, fold the bow in half as demonstrated in the photo. You'll be folding it accordion style.

No Sew Fabric Hair Bows Tutorial featured by top US sewing blog, Sweet Red Poppy

5. Pinch the bow with your left hand while you wrap the center of the bow with embroidery floss with your right hand. Wrap it around the center 5-7 times making sure to cover up the raw edges.

No Sew Fabric Hair Bows Tutorial featured by top US sewing blog, Sweet Red Poppy

6. Place the bow on the table in front of you and pull the thread so it's snug. Tie a double knot on the back of the bow and slide a hair clip under the thread. Trim any loose threads.

I told you it was easy!!! Now go make 10 more because you know your little girl is going to want ALL the hair bows! 😉

No Sew Fabric Hair Bows Tutorial featured by top US sewing blog, Sweet Red Poppy

Now, if you're wondering, "Why use fabric tape instead of hot glue?" I have an answer for you!

I tried this tutorial with a few different types of glue and here's what I found; It's hard to get a consistent line of hot glue which means you might be left with some bumpy lumpy spots on your bow which result in a less than pretty frontside. On a larger sized bow this might not be such an issue but for this size, it makes a big difference. Hot glue also isn't very bendable once it's dried so it can end up looking a bit stiff and adding a lot of unnecessary bulk.

No Sew Fabric Hair Bows Tutorial featured by top US sewing blog, Sweet Red Poppy

The fabric tape is lightweight and doesn't add much bulk to the bow and it's easy to bend which makes it the ideal choice for this project. It is a washable, double-sided press-on adhesive specifically designed for fabric!

I can't wait to see what you make! Be sure to share photos of your fabric hair bows on my Sweet Red Poppy Facebook page or tag me on Instagram!

No Sew Fabric Hair Bows Tutorial featured by top US sewing blog, Sweet Red Poppy

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Comments

  1. Juli Bansal says

    July 14, 2020 at 6:49 pm

    Which fabric you have used

    Reply
    • d says

      November 10, 2021 at 7:47 pm

      read it

      Reply
  2. Ellie says

    August 10, 2021 at 3:55 am

    your website/blogspot/ whatever is so full of crap and popups it is not only unreadable but miserable to try to scroll down.

    Reply
    • D says

      November 10, 2021 at 7:48 pm

      I must agree...it's awful. can't even read it or see pictures..way way way too many ads and pop ups! Ridiculous!

      Reply
      • Kimberly Coffin says

        November 13, 2021 at 2:39 pm

        Just a friendly reminder that all of the content on my blog is provided to you free of charge. On average I spend I spend about 40 hours on each blog post. That includes researching the topic, writing the blog post, photographing, editing, creating a video, and designing a free file.
        Ads are a way that I'm able to make money from my content to cover the time it takes me to provide you with this content for free.
        I can't justify putting that kind of time and effort into my blog without it being able to provide for my family.

        Reply
    • Dee says

      November 10, 2021 at 7:49 pm

      It sure is!! TERRIBLE!!!!

      Reply
  3. Josephine says

    November 21, 2021 at 7:11 pm

    the adds you can click away. I thank you for the patterns. I apriciate it !

    Reply
  4. Débora says

    August 12, 2022 at 2:33 am

    Muito obrigada por compartilhar seus conhecimentos! Com certeza vou fazer.. Um beijo do Brasil

    Reply
  5. Marla says

    February 27, 2023 at 5:51 pm

    When I clicked the link for the fabric it took me to Etsy where it said it is unavailable. Can you tell me if it is knit fabric or a woven like cotton?

    Reply
  6. linda says

    July 20, 2023 at 2:06 pm

    Is there a pdf file for this bow or a way to print it?

    Reply
  7. Stacey Olivarez says

    July 14, 2024 at 2:23 am

    Some people are just tacky just ignore them.

    Reply

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