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Allison at A Glimpse Inside shows how to make gathered ribbon medallions that make perfect wreath accents! I think they’d also make cute hair accessories or, glued to a long loop of elastic, reusable gift bows. Use your imagination and… Read more ... 
These layered ruffle fabric bows make cute hair accessories for little girls, and are the perfect finishing touch for handmade outfit! Sheri from Izzy’s Bow-Tique shares a tutorial at Create Kids Couture showing how you can make them. Use several… Read more ... 
These skinny fabric bows make the cutest hair accessories! Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy shows how you can sew these sweet little fabric bows. They’re a cute way to use your scraps. Add them to hair clips or headbands!
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Oliver + S has a free pattern for making these fun little bow hair ties. They’re super easy to make and oh so cute! And, you can use your scraps. Triple bonus! If you’re already making a top or dress,… Read more ... 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can sew up a quick headband. It’s a little knotted headband made from knit fabric. The knot is a cute accent but it also makes the size adjustable. The… Read more ... 
Need some motivation to get out there and get your exercise? Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows how you can create running headbands with fun motivational phrases to keep you focused on your goal. The wide headbands are made from… Read more ... 
For the girl who thinks there’s no such thing as too much sparkle or bling, Jill from Snugglebug University shows how you can make these clear vinyl confetti bow hair clips. They’re clear vinyl bows filled with sparkling confetti and… Read more ... 
These fabric flowers are so light and airy, with layers of organza and edged with glitter! BurdaStyle has a tutorial showing how to make them. They are beautiful in a vase for table decorations, but they’d also make gorgeous brooches… Read more ... 
Keep your summer hairstyle easy and fuss free with a wired headband! Janelle Nicole has a video showing how easy it is to sew one. You’ll need just a small bit of fabric and a wire to go inside. Use… Read more ... 
I’m always looking for projects that use up the scraps of knit fabric that I have left over from making t-shirts. I don’t like just throwing the scraps away, but it’s a lot harder to justify the hoarding of knit… Read more ... 
Sew your fabric scraps into pretty hair accessories! Beth from SunnyGal Studio shares a tutorial at Craftsy for making these fabric headbands. If you don’t have enough of one kind of scrap to make the whole headband, you can always… Read more ... 
Christen Brown shows how to make a beautiful ribbon rosette in a video tutorial at C & T Publishing. Use it to make gorgeous hair accessories, brooches, etc. The flower is an excerpt from her book Ribbonwork Flowers, which… Read more ... 
I know schools are just trying to keep things fun, but man do their special dress up days complicate our already-busy school mornings! Like crazy hair day. Who has time to create a crazy hair style when you’re just trying… Read more ... 
Crystal from Hello Creative Family shows how you can create the cutest ponytail holders using fabric covered buttons. Use your scrap fabrics to make the covered buttons. They’re extra cute when you’re able to fussy cut to put a motif… Read more ... 
Alicia from SolSolito shows how you can make your own hairbows. Add them to hair clips or headbands to make allll the hair accessories for your little girl. Her tutorial is written in Spanish but she includes plenty of pictures… Read more ...