Comments on: Big Bow Tie Pillow Case {Sew Sweet Vintage}

By: Rftgyh

Rftgyh — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 03:54:30 +0000

Cool

By: DearCreatives (@DearCreatives)

DearCreatives (@DearCreatives) — Sun, 01 Sep 2013 16:10:19 +0000

This is a cute idea & blog!

By: Michele

Michele — Sat, 31 Aug 2013 19:35:03 +0000

Thanks so much for sharing my post Courtney! Love your blog:) Hope your keeping calm through all that comes your way during the move!

By: Amanda Chastain

Amanda Chastain — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 17:59:10 +0000

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By: Joelle

Joelle — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 14:57:28 +0000

If you extend the ends of the bow so that it forms a loop, you can get a double “bow” effect as well.

Form everything as shown above, cutting the bow at twice the length. Take a section of your pillow fabric (twice the width and equal to the height of your pillow) fold it in half (right sides in) lengthwise so that it is now the same width as your pillow. Sew 2 1/2 sides leaving just enough space to turn it right side out. Sew up the rest of the hole. Slip the tutorial bow over the new piece like you would with the center of the bow itself. Sew the new section to the top and bottom of your pillow following the pillow seams. The contrasting bow will cinch in the middle of the new section which will hold the bow in place and make it look like a bow on a bow. Adds extra texture, you could add a contrasting pattern or colour and really make it custom.

You could also use different fabrics (jersey is so stretchy that although forgiving it can be a pain) to get different textural effects. Imagine rough burlap topped with satin then given a felted wool bow? Zebra pillow, leopard over-fabric and a floral bow would be a wild statement piece.