How To Make

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Freestanding Lace Bow Tutorial

Finished freestanding lace bow, perfect for ornaments and crafts.

Stitching the Bow

This design is stitched onto a non-woven, water-soluble stabilizer. I recommend using a fabric-style, wash-away stabilizer, such as Vilene, rather than a film-style one.

A flat, un-folded freestanding lace bow after being stitched and washed.

Quick Instructions

  1. Hoop the stabilizer only. I recommend using two layers for best results.
  2. Stitch the design directly onto the stabilizer.
  3. Unhoop the project and trim the excess stabilizer from around the design.
  4. Rinse the piece with water to dissolve the remaining stabilizer.
  5. Lay it flat and allow it to dry completely.
  6. Fold the bow as shown in the video tutorial and attach it to an ornament or other item.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Stitching

Hoop two layers of water-soluble stabilizer.

Two layers of water-soluble stabilizer secured in an embroidery hoop.

Stitch the bow design directly onto the stabilizer.

Step 2: Finishing

Once stitching is complete, unhoop the project and trim away the excess stabilizer from the edges of the bow.

Trimming the excess stabilizer from around the stitched lace bow.

Rinse the bow under water to dissolve any remaining stabilizer.

Lay the bow flat and let it dry completely before folding.

The finished freestanding lace bow, dried and ready for folding.

Step 3: Folding the Bow

Here is a short video tutorial demonstrating how to fold the bow:

https://youtube.com/shorts/niPAcDVvg64

Quick Folding Instructions

  1. Hold the piece in front of you so that you can see the hole in the center.
  2. Insert the narrow center ribbon of the bow into the opening on the left side.
  3. Gently pull the center ribbon through, allowing the sides of the bow to fold neatly in half.

Step 1 of folding: Holding the lace bow with the center hole visible.

Insert the center ribbon into the opening on the left side of the bow.

Step 2 of folding: Inserting the center ribbon into the left-side opening.

Gently pull the center ribbon, which will cause the sides of the bow to fold neatly in half.

Step 3 of folding: The completed bow after pulling the center ribbon through.

I hope this tutorial was helpful.

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