Easy DIY Leather Hair Bows: Step-by-Step Guide to Make Stylish Clips

Make stylish leather hair bows in minutes with this easy step-by-step tutorial. These bows are a quick, customizable accessory you can dress up with embellishments or keep minimal for a modern look.

Creating your own leather hair bows is a fun and trendy DIY project that adds a personalized touch to your accessories. Add some embellishments or leave it minimalistic; it's all up to you! Once you attach the hair clip to the back, voila — you've got a cute and unique hair accessory that is sure to make a statement. Get creative, enjoy the process, and let your style shine through with these adorable DIY leather hair bows!

Supplies

• Faux leather (or real leather if you prefer)
• Leather (optional)
• Hair clips (alligator clips shown)
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks
• Scissors (sharp fabric or leather scissors recommended)

Step-by-step instructions

1. Cut your pieces. Cut three leather pieces: the first 7" x 1 1/4", the second 4" x 1 1/4", and the third 1/2" x 2 1/2". You can adjust these sizes to make larger or smaller bows.
2. Form the loop. Glue the ends of the largest leather piece together to form an oval loop.
3. Prepare the center. Glue the two centers of the loop together so the piece takes on a bow shape.

4. Pinch and secure. Pinch the center of the bow together and add glue to hold the pinch.
5. Notch and attach the second piece. Take your 2nd piece of leather, notch the ends for a finished look, center it over the pinched bow, and glue it in place. Continue to squeeze the bow in the middle while you finish.
6. Wrap the center. Wrap the smallest leather piece around the center of the bow and glue it on the back to hide seams and secure the shape.

Finishing and attaching

Step #7 – Decide how you want to wear the bow. An alligator clip (pictured) is versatile: you can clip the bow into hair or onto a headband. If desired, cover the clip with ribbon and hot glue it to the clip before attaching the bow. Then hot glue the bow securely to the clip.

Tips

• Use caution with a hot glue gun and protect your work surface.
• Test glue on a scrap of your material to ensure it bonds well.
• Customize with studs, rhinestones, or painted edges for a unique look.