Basic Pinched Bows

This tutorial is for the bows pictured above. I have included a PDF pattern that can be downloaded below.

NOTE: The pattern pieces on this PDF will be used for all the Baby Girl Hair Bows I have tutorials for.

These basic pinched bows will use the pattern pieces N, O, P, Q and R.

If you plan to attach the hair bow to a headband like I did. I purchased a pair of black tights in size large. I cut the top off of the tights. Then I cut a strip that is 3/4″ and give it a little stretch. The edges will curl in and fit anyone comfortable from a newborn to an adult.

Now on to the hair bow . . .

Begin by pinning the pattern pieces N, O, P, Q, and R onto some felt or faux leather.

Use sharp scissors to cut out the pieces.

First, take pieces N, O and/or P and put a small hot glue drop in the center. Pinch the bow together into the hot glue.

You will now attach the bow to the headband. Lay piece R or Q (depending on how thick you want the center to be) closest to the table with piece N, O, or P on top of it. Then lay the headband on the top.

NOTE: You will not be gluing the bow directly to the headband. You want the headband to be able to move freely underneath the bow.

Now place a small hot glue drop onto piece R or Q and glue it to the other end of piece R or Q. Make sure not to get any of the glue onto the headband so it can move freely.