Bows are everywhere. They are a great alternative to flowers which are also out there too. There are lots of things you can create bows to adorn. Think about headbands, hair bands, clips. This tute can be reduced or enlarged to suit any project. The bows make great embellishments for hand/shoulder bag or purses.

Step 1: Step One

Choose your fabric scraps. Co-ordinating or contrasting works fantastically well. Cut your fabric to the create a rectangle. 5" by 6".

Step 2: Step Two

Fold your fabric in half. Press.

Step 3: Step Three

Sew in the directions shown on the image. Leave a space for turning. Remember to reverse your stitches near the opening. This section will be stressed.

Step 4: Step Three (additional Photo)

Step 5: Step Four

Sew. Do this with your sewing machine if you have one. If not, use the traditional method; needle and thread. When this is complete, trim with pinking shears if you have them. Trim quite close, this way you won't have bulky seams. Remember to cut the corners off at a 45 degree angle.

Step 6: Step Five

Turn and press. Top stitch around the entire shape. Keep your stitching as closely as you can to the edge of the shape.

Step 7: Step Six

Find the centre of the shape. Do this by folding the shape in half and pressing.

Step 8: Step Seven

Thread needle with complimentary thread.

Step 9: Step Eight

Sew a running stitch along the pressed line. Remember to knot your thread end.

Step 10: Step Nine

Your shape now resembles a bow. Think pasta!

Step 11: Step Ten

Repeat all steps with another piece of fabric in either a complimentary or contrasting colour. Reduce the size of this rectangle inch in length and width.