Take your DIY game to new heights with this fun tutorial for Vinyl Hair Bows. Go for a classic look or a fresh, new twist by mixing things up with some funky colors. The DIY queen from Make It Love It has created a simple and easy to follow tutorial to create your very own set of vinyl hair bows.
-
- First, grab several sets of flat shaped alligator hair clips, along with the vinyl fabric of your choice. You’ll also need a hot glue gun for this project. Next, print out the provided pattern pieces from her blog.
-
- Then, cut out the pieces and place them on top of your vinyl fabric as a guide. You’ll need to cut out the fabric using the pattern next.
-
- Carefully work towards applying the hot glue onto the bow. Repeat this step onto the opposite side, and then lay flat to dry.
Cute and sweet, these vinyl hair bows are such a quick project for anyone on the go. Make a dozen to use as gift ideas for friends and loved ones, or simply to add some variety to your own wardrobe. However you choose to wear them, make sure to browse through our wide array of vinyl fabric options here at MJTrends.
Matching Products:
Black Faux Leather
$8.99
White Faux Leather
$8.99
Red Faux Leather
$7.99
These seem perfect for using up smaller scraps of vinyl from other projects. Cutting with the pattern pieces and assembling with hot glue feels like a quick win for leftover materials.
I’ve followed Make It Love It before, so seeing her method applied to vinyl bows makes me confident it’ll turn out well. The simplicity here is what makes it appealing.
I appreciate that you mentioned letting the bow lay flat to dry after gluing both sides. That small detail probably helps keep the shape crisp instead of warping.
I like how straightforward the steps are, especially printing the pattern pieces and using them directly on the vinyl. That makes it feel approachable even if you’ve never worked with faux leather before.
Mixing funky colors with vinyl sounds like a fun twist, since most bows I’ve made before were just cotton. The hot glue step seems quick, but I wonder how durable it is over time.
Printing the pattern from Make It Love It and cutting straight onto the vinyl is such a time saver. I’ve always overcomplicated bow templates, so this method feels much more beginner friendly.
The step-by-step order is clear, especially starting with gathering clips, vinyl, and a glue gun before printing the pattern. That kind of prep makes the whole project smoother.
The tip about using flat alligator clips is really helpful because bulky clips would probably ruin the clean look of the bow. I’m thinking of trying a metallic vinyl for a dressier version.
Making a dozen as gifts is a great idea, especially since the tutorial emphasizes how fast the process is. I could see these being perfect stocking stuffers or party favors.
Using vinyl instead of fabric really changes the look into something more polished and structured. I’m curious how different thicknesses of vinyl would affect how easy they are to fold.