My new favorite craft. My first thing I've actually sewn on my own. Hair bows!!!
I decided to try making some because I love bows so much, and there was a bunch of a family member's quilting scrap fabric laying around, ready to be thrown away, and I rescued it!! And gave it a new happy life!
I have been a bit of a bow making machine in the last few weeks... Though I've taken a break because I have literally enough bows to wear a different one each day for a whole month.
There's been a bit of a learning curve... My first batch has ugly noticeable stitching along the one edge I couldn't do in reverse.. My 2nd batch was made using Liquid Stitch -- my new savior! I stitch the 3 sides inside out and then use that to seal the 4th edge with no visible thread. Yay!
I'm also still trying to figure out the best way to fasten them to hair. I've just been sticking a bobby pin in them, haven't sewn anything on. I don't know if I should use barrettes, alligator clips, or those sorta teardrop-shaped snap clips...
I would really like to sell these... I know bows are popular now, so I'm thinking of putting them on an etsy! I already got a store front but need to make some listings. Do you think that people would be interested? Do you like bows? I love them! and I'd like to share the wealth.
Lavender & Lace Crafts - the (now empty) store
10 comments:
Hi Laura, Your bows are looking lovely. I havent made any more bows in a while, I can only wear so many bows, so I had to stop myself :)
I have always wanted to have an Etsy shop too and sell bows and handmade bits and pieces. I just dont have enough time at the moment :(
Is it expensive to set up/have an Etsy store?
Rose
These are too cute, you MUST open up an Etsy shop. Like, right now. Why are you still reading this?.. GO ALREADY!! ... lol.
They look wonderful! Love them.
i.got.my.paaackkkaagge!!!! :)
thanks thanks thanks.
im going to do a post about it when i get a moment & i will be sending yours off soo soon. get excited :)
i really love your bows and was happy to get one in the little something mail exchange :)
you should TOTALLY open an etsy!!!
xo
Hi Laura
Thanks for your lovely comments. Im glad you like my new background :) my old one was from
http://blo64rt.blogspot.com/
I really did like it, but it was time for something new.
And to attach the bows ive been using a bobby pin or snap clip.
Hope you have a lovely weekend :)
Rose
LAURA MY LOVE
i love the blue one with little reddy orange roses.
i think i need it
Thank you so much Laura!! I received your sweet little package today. Your letter made me smile and I luv the bow :) My fav color, you are very thoughful. I have already bookmarked your Etsy shop, can't wait to see when it is done.
Have a great day!
PS would love it if you participated in a giveaway!
I definitely think people would buy bows on your Etsy site! They are soo cute - and you have so many colors and patterns to choose from!
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