Hi there! I thought it might be fun to mix a little D.I.Y. love into my outfit post today...
I wanted to accessorize my new heart dress with a big sixties style bow! You wanna make one too?
Here's how I made mine... 1. Supplies needed- Needle, Thread, Scissors, Sash from a vintage dress (I prefer belts to matching sashes so I often use my sashes for other purposes like a hair scarf, or this!) 2. Tie your bow. See if you need to trim a few inches off your sash. 3. I needed to trim about 10 inches off. I cut it from the center of the scarf. This is a shortcut because you don't have to re-sew the edges of the sash. 4. Stitch the center of your sash back up. You can be a little messy because the knot will hide theses stitches. 5. Tie Bow. Make sure stitches are hidden. 6. Fluff your bow! It's done. This project only takes about 10 minutes.
Use a safety pin to pin your bow to the neckline of your dress. This looks adorable with any dress that has a collar.
Hope you have a wonderful day........ XO. Elsie
Outfit Details: Dress c/o Asian iCandy, Shoes/Swedish Hasbeens c/o ModCloth, Tights/Target, Bow/D.I.Y.
love this tutorial. so so easy.
Posted by: elissa :: ebb & flow | August 11, 2011 at 07:10 AM
So sweet! Really great idea to add detail to an outfit.
Posted by: Hannah | August 11, 2011 at 07:27 AM
Eeep! This outfit is magical! I love the bows and how flowy everything is! swoon! <3
Posted by: Ashlee | August 11, 2011 at 07:27 AM
oh my! this outfit is definitely one of my favourites of yours! i'll be on the look out for some pretty fabric for a pretty neck-bow of my own.
Posted by: Jessica | August 11, 2011 at 07:28 AM
I consider this one of your cutest outfits yet!
Posted by: Mandi | August 11, 2011 at 07:41 AM
That is so cool!
Thanks for sharing!
xo
-S
Posted by: Sladjana | August 11, 2011 at 08:15 AM
OMG I WANT THAT DRESS VERY BADLY!!!! you look adorable. lol maybe you wanna do a wear it here wear it there post and send it to me? ;-) haha jk! but gorgeous post, as always!
Posted by: margot | August 11, 2011 at 08:42 AM
Adorable! Love the tights!
www.thoreausdaughter.com
Posted by: Hillary | August 11, 2011 at 09:00 AM
cute and easy I love it!
Posted by: Miss Lou | August 11, 2011 at 09:14 AM
elsie, you are too cute! i want to come over and play :)
i like that 'bow tie' rhymes with 'diy'. makes it even better. i wanna try! (see what i did there?)
Posted by: elycia | August 11, 2011 at 09:21 AM
i love these photos!! that brick wall is pretty awesome! i just took a whole new set of photos of my work against a brick wall and love the look of it. but that black one is pretty awesome, wish i had it near my house!
Posted by: Katie | August 11, 2011 at 09:22 AM
I like how happy you look in your last photos :)
Posted by: Samantha | August 11, 2011 at 09:31 AM
i love these pictures! :) i have lots of sashes & scarves i could do this with. this outfit is CUTE!
Posted by: Amanda | August 11, 2011 at 09:44 AM
thx for promoting bowties for ladies. it's one of my fave accessorizing items!! i hope to see more of it!
Posted by: TaNeesha | August 11, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Wonderful idea! I have the perfect polk a dot scarf to try this out with. I need some new life in my wardrobe!
Posted by: amy | August 11, 2011 at 10:26 AM
So gorgeous, I'm in love with the bow! xo
Posted by: Katie | August 11, 2011 at 10:31 AM
Super cute! I love big bow-ties. It really makes your outfit. :D
Posted by: Otter Mei | August 11, 2011 at 10:36 AM
I love it!
Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline
Posted by: Jacqueline | August 11, 2011 at 10:48 AM
This is perfect. I would never think to add the bow to the dress, but I am loving it!!
Posted by: Nicole @ Giraffelegs | August 11, 2011 at 10:48 AM
How do I love thee, Elsie <3
;)
Posted by: Sara Sophia | August 11, 2011 at 10:53 AM