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How to Make Fabric Bows

If you’re still a starter sewer, a big project can be daunting. Start small with this trick to sewing a pretty bow.

hairbow

We love the simplicity of this make – perfect for using up fabric scraps. Once you’ve made your bow, you can glue it on to a hair clip, or thread a strip of fabric (or elastic) through the back to make a hairband.

Bows are a quick, fun way to re-style clothes. Have a play, and see what works!

Make a super big bow, and create a statement waist.

waistbow
backbow

Slash a stretch top down the back – and create a ladder of bows!

If you don’t fancy sewing a bow, you can ‘cheat’ – and tie one from ribbon! Stitch a couple on to an old tee to create a dramatic new look.

shirtbow
shirtbow2

Channel your inner rock chick, and create bows from old fabric scraps.

Make Fabric Bows

If you’re still a starter sewer, a big project can be daunting. Start small with this trick to sewing a pretty bow.

We love the simplicity of this make – perfect for using up fabric scraps. Once you’ve made your bow, you can glue it on to a hair clip, or thread a strip of fabric (or elastic) through the back to make a hairband.

hairbow

Bows are a quick, fun way to re-style clothes. Have a play, and see what works!

Make a super big bow, and create a statement waist.

waistbow

Slash a stretch top down the back – and create a ladder of bows!

backbow

If you don’t fancy sewing a bow, you can ‘cheat’ – and tie one from ribbon! Stitch a couple on to an old tee to create a dramatic new look.

shirtbow

Channel your inner rock chick, and create bows from old fabric scraps.

shirtbow2

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" Tash’s book is very timely - its upbeat, practical message will go a long way to inspiring young people"
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" Such a great read! Witty and warm, with a brilliant message - my tween loved this book. I'm now hoping it will help wean her off Primark!"

" Lovely story. My daughter was so inspired to thrift and upcycle she's started sewing away, creating beautiful outfits."

"‘Geek Girl’ meets the ‘The Great British Sewing Bee’! Ideal book to get your teenagers off their phones/screens & inspired about sustainable fashion."

" A gripping, funny story about the importance of friends and family, and being resilient."

"The Swish is properly interesting. A teen novel about creativity, confidence and upcycling clothes. About  time!" Dawn French

" Great book – a lovely read for teens"
 LORRAINE CANDY, SUNDAY TIMES bestseller and parenting expert

" Tash’s book is very timely - its upbeat, practical message will go a long way to inspiring young people"
EMMA SCOTT, ORGANISER OF RETHINK FASHION DORSET

" Such a great read! Witty and warm, with a brilliant message - my tween loved this book. I'm now hoping it will help wean her off Primark"

" Lovely story. My daughter was so inspired to thrift and upcycle she has started sewing away, creating beautiful outfits."

" A super fun read - ‘Geek Girl’ meets the ‘The Great British Sewing Bee’! Ideal book to get your teenagers off their phones/screens & inspired about sustainable fashion."

" A gripping, funny story about the importance of friends and family, and being resilient. Great read!"

The Swish Album

Music inspired by the YA novel
The Swish by Tash Bell.

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"The Swish is properly interesting. A teen novel about creativity, confidence and upcycling clothes. About  time!"
Dawn French

" Great book – a lovely read for teens"
 LORRAINE CANDY, SUNDAY TIMES bestseller and parenting expert

" Tash’s book is very timely - its upbeat, practical message will go a long way to inspiring young people

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EMMA SCOTT, ORGANISER OF RETHINK FASHION DORSET

" Such a great read! Witty and warm, with a brilliant message - my tween loved this book. I'm now hoping it will help wean her off Primark!"

" Lovely story. My daughter was so inspired to thrift and upcycle she's started sewing away, creating beautiful outfits."

"‘Geek Girl’ meets the ‘The Great British Sewing Bee’! Ideal book to get your teenagers off their phones/screens & inspired about sustainable fashion."

" A gripping, funny story about the importance of friends and family, and being resilient."

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The Swish Album

Music inspired by the young adult novel
The Swish by Tash Bell.

We love to hear from you! Share your cool creations and thrifty finds with us at hello@theswish.co.uk

Want  the Swish to run a fashion upcycling workshop at your school or youth group? Just shout!

We love to hear from you! Share your cool creations and thrifty finds with us at hello@theswish.co.uk

 

Want  the Swish to run a fashion upcycling workshop at your school or youth group? Just shout!