Hello and Happy Monday! It feels like forever since I’ve shared a fun tutorial with you all-so happy to be making it up to you today! I’ve been having a ball creating these little felt bows lately, and what better way to use them in your decor than an Autumn-inspired bow garland?
First, gather your felt, scissors, hot glue, embroidery floss and some cardstock to create your template. I made my template business card size (maybe a tad longer), but create yours however you like.
(See the magazine peeking out in the corner of the photo? It’s the new BHG, which is where I totally stole the color palette inspiration, btw)
So, first things first. Using your template, cut a rectangle from each piece of felt, as well as a skinny piece to wrap around the middle of each bow.
Fold each rectangle, accordian style, and pinch it in the middle. Tie each with a length of embroidery floss down the middle. I tried both hot glue and my sewing machine to hold these together, the floss was quickest and easiest for me.
After each bow is tied (or glued or stitched), hot glue your skinny piece around the middle of each bow, hiding the ends in the back.
After you’re done, you’ll have a group of these pretties….
Next up-you’ll need to connect the bows together. My original thought was to use embroidery thread to stitch them together. I knew, though, that I did not want the thread to show, and, because each bow is a different color, that would be difficult with embroidery thread. So, my solution was this…
Using a small piece of felt and hot glue, I had a simple and invisible solution. Lastly, take two skinny pieces of felt to create loops for hanging. Attach to each end of your garland.
And you’re done!
So tell me, what color combinations would you create this in? Personally, I’d love to see all white, or maybe one with shades of gray and white!
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This is FAB~U~LOUS, yes, I was singing back there!!!! I would LOVE to make this & a smaller version for a necklace!!!! Oooohhhhh, w/ beads!!!! Or Pearls! You ROCK my creative juices!!!! Thanks so much for sharing! Gosh, what would I do w/ outcha? Ugh, I shudder @ the thot!!!!!
Awww…thanks, Chelle! And, yes, I think a necklace version would rock!! Great idea! Have a great day! xoxo
What a cute idea! The colors in your garland are so cheery and bright. I think I’d like to do one, maybe for Christmas and on into winter in varying shades of creams and whites. Maybe I’d make one of them or more (depending on the length of the garland, spray it with adhesive and give it a good shake of silver or white glitter. Great idea! Thanks for the tutorial!
Ooo….glitter! Love that. (who wouldn’t). My original thought was to do one in shades of white and gray…maybe for my next one! xoxo
oh my word. i just stumbled across your blog and love this felt bow garland! i see a trip to the fabric store in my future. thanks for sharing your tutorial!!
I love this! It is so adorable.
Great project !
I would love you to come and share it at my Craft, Create & Inspire Linky party
http://polkadotpretties.com/2012/11/craft-create-inspire-linky-party-3/
Hope to see you there:)
Claire@ Polkadot pretties x
This is adorable!!!! I am making one today to decorate my upcoming craft booth!!! Super CUTE!!!
Thanks! Send me a pic-would love to see it! xo
This is so cute! Where do you find such awesome colors of felt? My store only carries the boring basics:(
mine too:( try Etsy! lots of great options! xo
This is absolutely adorable!! I love love love bows.
I recently made a garland/banner out of antique hankies, you should check it out!
http://birdfriend.tumblr.com/post/35320789704/ive-been-collecting-vintage-antique-for-a-few