BIG BOW tutorial

Are you digging the big bow style? Big Bows are simple to make out of fabric, and I made this little tutorial just cause, well I was making one to go on my placemat clutch, and thought you might want to know how! not that it takes a genius or anything, but I've made a few that didn't come out that great, and maybe you have too! Anyway, Here you go! (and I am sure there are other ways, this is just how I made mine).

MATERIALS: (for the one to go one the purse)
Piece of fabric 13"x 25"
Piece of fabric 2 1/2" x 10"
scissors, thread, glue gun (or just the glue gun, if you don't have a sewing machine)

1.cut out you fabric

2. for both pieces, put right sides together vertically, and sew all the way down.

3. turn them both right side out and move the seam to the middle.

4. on just the big piece, put the ends together and sew (for my seams i always just use the edge of the foot as my guide. also you can do all these steps with a glue gun if you choose).

5.turn the piece so the seam is on the inside middle.

6. wrap  the skinnier strip around the big one, and sew down (not necessary, but keeps it from sliding). If it is too thick, just sew a little bit.

7.wrap around one more time, then cut the excess, and glue the edge under! done!!

I think it makes the purse even cuter. I am thrilled with my new clutch that only cost $2 to make!

I can definitely see putting the bow on a pillow too!  Or you could wear it around your neck, like i did in this post....Enjoy making lots of big bows:)