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How To Make A Tulle Bow

Nov 5, 2020

See how to make a tulle bow using this easy and quick tutorial and video. These diy tulle bows are super simple to make. No templates, no measuring, no sewing. Made in 5 minutes - or less!

how to make a tulle bow

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These diy tulle bows are so easy to make - and when you start, you'll have a dozen of them made in minutes! If you liked these cute diy fabric hair bows, simple but easy hair ties, or these diy scrunchies, you'll absolutely love these too - scroll down and watch the video and the photo tutorial - or save this project to Pinterest using this link if you want to access it later:

how to make a tulle bow

If you like making accessories, check out these easy projects, too:

  • This No-Sew Tulle TUTU 
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  • This diy infinity scarf (So soft!)
  • This FREE Cowl Scarf pattern (Super popular NOW)
  • these no-sew knotted hair ties!

How To Make A Tulle Bow

They are so easy and cute you might make a lot more of them than you initially planned. Especially when you see this quick bow making video I made for you 🙂

Tulle Bow Video

Now, the tutorial in writing, too. Let's start:

Supplies to Make Tulle Bows

You'll need

how to make a tulle bow
  • two yards' length of 6″ wide tulle (or glitter sequins tulle) – 6" wide tulle rolls come in 10 or 25 yards, so you'll have enough for a lot of tulle hair bows
  • elastic ties (ponytail ties)
  • scissors

You can make a fuller or a more transparent bow, depending on the length of your tulle piece.

Diy Tulle Bow Tutorial

Step 1 - Cut the Tulle pieces

Cut two pieces of tulle from your 6" wide spool

  • one piece should be 1 ½ yard long, (it can vary, depending on how transparent you want your bows to be.)
  • and one just half a yard long - this is to tie off your tulle bow

Step 2 - Wrap the Long Piece

Fold the long piece in half lengthwise so the strip width is no longer 6" (now it's 3" only) and place one end between your palm and your thumb, like this:

how to make a bow with tulle

Now start wrapping the tulle around your hand, I like to keep my fingers apart so the tulle bow will be a bit larger:

wrapping tulle to make a hair bow

Keep wrapping it over and over and over again, until you’ve used up your whole tulle piece. That will be around 11-14 times around your hand.

Step 3 - Add the small tulle piece and the Ponytail tie

diy pink tulle bow pinched in the middle

Next, grab the piece in the center, fold it accordion-style, then pinch it closed. (see the photo above) so you get a bow shape.

pink tulle ribbon for bow

Take your small piece of tule and wrap it around the gathered center (see 1), then add a ponytail tie (see 2). Double-knot the tulle piece on the back of the bow (see 3 and 4)

how to make bows out of tulle

Then wrap it a few times around the pleated center, and tie it off at the back side.

how to make bows out of tulle

Done, enjoy!

What Are Tulle Bows Used For?

I've made a lot of tulle hair bows, like these in this tutorial, where I add a ponytail tie. But hey, there are so many MORE uses for these cuties! Use them for wreaths - such pretty tulle home decor! Or make a giant tulle bow and tie it on your dining room chairs - festive vibes guaranteed! You can make them as Christmas tree decorations. Put them on all your gifts! Diy tulle bows like these make perfect gift toppers, and if you want to mix and match, make a few diy felt bows like these too. Or flowers like these! What you get are the best diy gift toppers you can imagine!

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diy tulle bow

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  1. Kim

    December 08, 2020 at 1:29 pm

    My granddaughters are going to LOVE these!!

    Reply
    • Damjana

      December 08, 2020 at 1:31 pm

      Kim hi,
      so happy to hear that 🙂
      Damjana

      Reply

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