Handmade Gift Bow Tutorial

We love the surge of reusable gift wrap and bags, and there is no better way to top off a lovingly wrapped gift than with a custom made fabric bow. The following tutorial is by one of our wonderful influencers @SaraBQuilts and we can't wait to see all the versions you'll create!  

1. Cut your fabric strips (and ribbon) with the following measurements: 

Fabric Version: 3x (14.5”x3”), 3x (12.5”x3”), 3x (10.5”x3”), 1x (6”x3”)

Ribbon Version: fabric strips- 3x (14.5”x2.25”), 3x (12.5”x2.25”), 3x (10.5”x2.25”), 1x (6”x2.25”) plus ribbon- 3x 14.5”, 3x 12.5”, 3x 10.5”, 1x 6”

2. For the fabric version: [a] Mark .25” seam allowances on the long sides of the fabric strip. [b] Fold and iron raw edges to the inside. Fold in half so your strip measures 1.25” wide. [c] Top stitch on both sides of the strip. Do this for all strips.

For the ribbon version: [a] Mark .5” seam allowances on the long sides of the fabric strip. [b] Fold and iron raw edges to the inside. [c] Place ribbon centered on the fabric strip and covering the raw fabric edges. Top stitch on both sides of the ribbon, securing the ribbon to the fabric. Do this for all strips.


3. [a] Mark the center of the strip. [b] Fold and twist both sides of the strip in opposite directions to make an infinity symbol with your strip, centered over the center line. [c] Sew where the two fabric edges overlap to secure them in place. Do this with all strips except the 6” ones.


4. Take the 3 large infinity symbols and layer one on top of the other so they are evenly spread out in a circular fashion. Sew them together. Do this with the medium and small infinity symbols as well. Take the 6” strip and make a loop with it. You may need to adjust the size of the loop based on how your bow looks! Sew loop seam to secure it. Fidn a video of this step HERE.

5. Using a strong needle and size 8 thread, connect the loop to the small cluster, the medium cluster to the large cluster, and then the two parts together. 2-3 stitches will hold the parts together.

Your bow is finished!! Admire it and think of something fun to do with it! Be sure to tag me, @SaraBQuilts, so I can see your makes!