I cut out one piece of fabric 12X5 inches. Folded it in half and sewed one corner and the side with a 1/2 seam allowance. Flipped it inside out and ironed.

Then, I folded the sides into the back and overlapped them by 1/4 – 1/2 inch and sewed it down. 

Took a needle and sewed the center with some big stitches and yanked the thread to create the crunch. I usually do this two times, and then wrap the thread around the middle a few times for extra stability.

The center was a 3×3 inch piece of fabric. Sew a 1/2 inch seam to make a 1 inch tube. I didn’t both sewing the ends, you can just turn them under, while wrapping it around the bow. Flip inside out, and iron.

If you want ties, measure the length of tie you want. You can always make it shorter. I made mine 5 inches wide just like the bow and sewed it with a 1/2 seam allowance.

I wanted a fringed edge, so I left about 1 inch un-sewn on both sides of the seam.  Fringe by using a pin to pluck a few threads at time.

Just in case you are wondering, this isn’t silk taffeta… what it should technically be made out of! The silk I found that matched my dress was a shantung, which has slubs. But, since it was a trim, and I wanted it to match… I just went with it.

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