Kali Cupcake ([info]layer_cake_lie) wrote in [info]egl,
@ 2008-03-29 23:52:00
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Alice Bow Tutorial


After many failed attempts I finally got it right, or at least how I like it. But I felt frustrated that I couldn’t find an easy tutorial on Alice bows. So I decided to make one. I want to thank

[info]lacey_dolly for these measurements I got them from here if you would like to visit her original post. http://community.livejournal.com/egl/10158618.html
I hope this helps and forgive the threads in the picture I was on my way out when I put the bow together.



Base (cut 2)
10 1/4 inches wide [tall], by 7 3/16 inches length

 

Top (cut 2)
6 3/8 inches wide/tall by 8 3/4 inches length

Center (cut one on fold)
3 3/16 inches wide by 3 7/8 inches length



Once you have your pieces cut out start with the base. with right sided together pin both pieces and sew. I’m not really sure on the seam allowance I always just use the edge of the foot and match it to the edge of the fabric. Leave a small corner open so you can turn it inside out. Also you can add lace to the base but I was in a hurry so I didn’t. just follow instructions on the Top bow part below and add lace the same way. Now turn right side out and press seams open. Now set it aside





All right lets start with the top of the bow. My favorite part. After cutting out the pieces get a piece of lace 6 3/8 inches long and pin it to the right side of the fabric. Make sure to pin the lace with the little loop side facing in Like so: (please forgive my horrible drawings)



Now place the other piece of fabric atop of the lace MAKE SURE RIGHT SIDES ARE TOGETHER. And pin and sew. Remember to leave a small corner open so you can turn it right side out, and press.




Horay! we are almost done. Take your piece you made for the center and fold it long wise so the sides match, pin and stitch. Leave both end open we will sew those together later. (the dotted line show where to sew)





OK its time to put it all together now! Set the Top layer atop the bottom and pinch them together in the middle it should look something like this:

 
Lastly place the middle on the bow like above and put it as tight around it as you please. And just stitch it shut. I slipped mine on a headband but you may use a ribbon or what ever you like. Good luck and I hope I was some help. This is how mine turned out… 
<3


Also one more way to finish off your bow is to place the top layer and inch above the bottom and sew them together. then fold it up like a paper fan and place the mddle around it. i have not yet tried this but it seems effective and thanks to  [info]kaorte who was kind enough to share this advice with us. here is a picture she made to help us understand:



 

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[info]2cent_lolita
2008-03-30 07:55 am UTC (link)
Oh! thank you for this!!! I so totally fail at every alice bow i make, so I'll definately use this next time!!!

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[info]watashi_wa_mae
2008-05-11 07:39 pm UTC (link)
I love your icon. ROFL

/random

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[info]layer_cake_lie
2008-05-12 06:45 am UTC (link)
^^
thank you

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[info]subtexxt
2008-03-30 08:09 am UTC (link)
Thanks a lot for the tutorial! <3
Those blue little dividers are adorable, by-the-by ^^

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[info]layer_cake_lie
2008-03-30 08:12 am UTC (link)
so do i and i found those measurements and made that bow in like 5 mins. i know arnt they adorible ^^ here is the link for them

http://s106.photobucket.com/albums/m242/axiemeluv/Borders%20Dividers/?action=view¤t=738161d5spq4mhrj.gif

i hope this tutorial works for you guys. post pictures if it does.

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[info]subtexxt
2008-03-30 10:10 am UTC (link)
Thanks for the link too! >w< *saves everything in the gallery*

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[info]carnet_atelier
2008-03-30 03:31 pm UTC (link)
This is great, adding to the memories :D

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[info]sweetdemoiselle
2008-03-30 03:58 pm UTC (link)
Aw, thank you! I've been trying to find a decent pattern for these. ^^

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[info]crowitched
2008-03-30 04:03 pm UTC (link)
adding to my mems, thank you so much! :)

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[info]layer_cake_lie
2008-03-30 04:11 pm UTC (link)
your welcome i know how hard it is to find a pattern. i couldnt e ven get the pieces from my GBL to work right.

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[info]darkstoryqueen
2008-03-30 04:36 pm UTC (link)
Can I print this pattern out as it will be easier for me to work from that way? I wouldn't want to print ot out without your permission it really it good. If i want to make slightly smaller alice bows I just scale down the measurements right?

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[info]layer_cake_lie
2008-03-30 05:14 pm UTC (link)
yep thats fine. thats why i made it so other people can use it. the drawings are not to scale though. yea that should work if you scale it down.

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[info]kaorte
2008-03-30 05:43 pm UTC (link)
I have a couple suggestions. Just from experience. I will use pictures, since it is hard to explain.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2397/2373826249_5e0c84405b_o.jpg
Basically the first bit shows that you should put the top layer about an inch above the bottom and then sew them together, and the second part shows how you should fold the bow. Pinching it works, but I have found that this method is how brand head bows are made. It just makes it look a lot more like an alice bow. :3

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[info]layer_cake_lie
2008-03-30 11:44 pm UTC (link)
Thank you, so you just fold it up like a fan then place the center on?

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[info]kaorte
2008-03-31 12:56 am UTC (link)
yup. :D

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[info]layer_cake_lie
2008-03-31 12:57 am UTC (link)
thank you so much i will add it to the top <3

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[info]lavender_gold
2008-03-30 05:53 pm UTC (link)
I love this! Adding to my memories as well. : )

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[info]tsubomi_chan
2008-03-30 10:04 pm UTC (link)
Thanks for the tut! I just finished making a bow, using it and the suggestions [info]kaorte gave.
Please excuse the bad pic, but I wanted to share

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[info]layer_cake_lie
2008-03-30 11:30 pm UTC (link)
it turned out so cute but your base looks slightly small.

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[info]tsubomi_chan
2008-03-30 11:34 pm UTC (link)
Thanks!
As for the bottom being smallish- I used different dimensions than the tutorial gives- I was using remnents and there was no way I had enough to do it like it said.

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[info]layer_cake_lie
2008-03-30 11:40 pm UTC (link)
>.< oops i forgot. it turned out really well though im impressed

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[info]supamarshmallow
2008-04-22 08:46 pm UTC (link)
I love this pattern, it was so easy to do, now I'm thinking of downsizing the measurements to do one in Pullip size.

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[info]layer_cake_lie
2008-04-22 08:54 pm UTC (link)
im glad it worked out for you. have fun with downsizing it

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[info]badger1616
2008-04-23 02:50 am UTC (link)
Thanks so much! This really helped me a lot ^^

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[info]layer_cake_lie
2008-04-23 04:35 pm UTC (link)
your welcome

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thanks for the useful tutorial!
[info]tammiestofall
2008-05-20 08:14 pm UTC (link)


i made this,
and this,


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Re: thanks for the useful tutorial!
[info]layer_cake_lie
2008-05-21 06:37 am UTC (link)
they turned out cute ^^
im only a little concerned about the seams showing in the first onethough

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[info]layer_cake_lie
2008-05-21 05:31 pm UTC (link)
it still turned out well
and on the second one if you clip the corners. (make a small triangle cut on the seam.) then it wont be so curved. also always iron open your seams. things just look nicer that way.
they look adorible though ^^

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[info]tammiestofall
2008-05-24 04:58 pm UTC (link)
owhhh i see,thanks for the extra info~! im gonna make some for my friends and spread this awesome tutorial ^^

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[info]layer_cake_lie
2008-05-24 05:51 pm UTC (link)
^^
your welcome and have fun

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[info]anisuuu
2008-06-12 11:01 am UTC (link)
Here's the bow I madehalf using the tutorial and half making it up as I went along.

I think it's my 5th try at making bows? Before, I used to stuff the bow with leftover bits so that they would literally stick out like no body's business. I finally made one where I'm happy with the results<3

thanks!

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[info]layer_cake_lie
2008-06-12 07:17 pm UTC (link)
its so cute. i love pearls! you can also put interfacing on each layer and bend them to what you want or make them stick up as well.
im glad it worked for you.

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[info]anisuuu
2008-06-13 07:37 am UTC (link)
thank you for the tip and compliment! :D

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[info]kate_nyaa
2008-06-24 04:11 pm UTC (link)
Thank you soooo much! >o< I've tried making bows before, and the last one I made was kinda... thick? I didn't like it at all... And it stuck up like no other, so I'm definitely using this next time~
*adds to memories*

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[info]layer_cake_lie
2008-06-25 12:05 am UTC (link)
i hope it works for you... add interfacing if you want it to be a bit less floppy and such

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[info]kate_nyaa
2008-06-25 04:08 am UTC (link)
I'll actually be using this in the very near future, I'm planning on making two matching headbows for my boyfriend and I. ((His will be a joke, but I'm still making him wear it because it'll look adorable on him. Maybe one day I shall make him wear kodona...)) Thought, I'm slightly stumped on where to find two plain white headbands... I've looked in WalMart, and I only see colored ones ((purple, green, pink, etc.))... ANy suggestions?

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[info]layer_cake_lie
2008-06-25 11:09 am UTC (link)
it depends on the size i got a pack from wal mart (although i have no idea where the other two went) and the size of your hair. i made another one out of pink and white material and i use the one grey headband i have. my hair was curled into ringlets and the headband wasnt visible at all. but you could also go to a craft store and get some hair combs or look at a different store like longs or something...
Clares has cute headbands as well you can find a white one and just tear off the ribbon or something.

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[info]kate_nyaa
2008-06-25 04:24 pm UTC (link)
Thank you so much for the ideas. n_____n
We don't have a Longs here, but I grew up in Cali, so I know what it is and miss it dearly... *come back, my beautiful $3 flip flopsssss....!* I will try Walgreens and look more carefully at WalMart again.

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[info]layer_cake_lie
2008-06-25 07:04 pm UTC (link)
awww that is sad. your welcome and i hope all goes well.

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[info]dontcallmetubby
2008-07-10 04:59 pm UTC (link)
Thank you! I made one:

<img=src"http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/2927/93556897ws2.png"/>

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[info]dontcallmetubby
2008-07-10 05:00 pm UTC (link)
*guffaws at failed html*

Rather:

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[info]layer_cake_lie
2008-07-10 07:32 pm UTC (link)
it looks cute i love the three layers you did a good job

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[info]dontcallmetubby
2008-07-11 01:45 am UTC (link)
Thank you! The bottom part was actually connected like lace because I didn't want to use a bunch of material. XD

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[info]layer_cake_lie
2008-07-11 06:02 am UTC (link)
ah i see now still it looks nice i love your shirt too

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[info]dontcallmetubby
2008-07-11 01:17 pm UTC (link)
Thank you again! I love polo shirts.

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[info]dontcallmetubby
2008-07-16 03:16 am UTC (link)


I made another one to match a skirt I'm working on! It's only one layer, my friend wore it.

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