Baby Shark Cotton Fabric Bow

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• 100% cotton fabric
• Basic sewing supplies
• Barrette
• Pattern pieces for bow

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cut one piece 11"x 6" on the fold.
2. With right sides together, sew along 3 edges, leaving an opening 3" long to turn.
3. Turn right side out and press.
4. Fold in half to mark center on long sides and sew a basting stitch to gather bow at center line.
5. Cut two long pieces on the fold for the bow tails.
6. With right sides together sew bow tails, leaving an opening 3" long, near the center of the bow, to turn.
7. Turn right side out and press.
8. Hand stitch the opening closed.
9. Fold tie in half lengthwise two times and baste at center.
10. Cut one piece 4"x 2 1/2" for the center loop.
11. Sew right sides together, leaving ends open, turn right side out and press with seam in the center of the loop.
12. Finish ends of loop by turning under and stitching close to the edges.
13. Lay bow on top of bow tails matching center basting stitches.
14. Thread loop through barrette and wrap around bow and bow tails.
15. Hand stitch loop and barrette to bow, pulling to make sure the bow lay correctly.

Craft Hack Tips and Tricks:

• For a shorter tail on the bow, cut down 2" from each end of the bow tail following the profile of the pattern.