30 Fabulous and Easy to Make DIY Hair Bows

Every little girl loves an adorable bow in her hair. Unfortunately, those little bows can add up to big money, unless of course you make them yourself. We have found a wonderful collection of beautiful little bows that you can make for your little princess and many of them cost less than $1 to create.
Even if you don’t have a little girl, these are great for gifts. If you have nieces or granddaughters or you just need something for birthdays or the upcoming holidays, you can easily create these stunning bows and have a wonderful gift to share.

Even if your little one doesn’t have enough hair to hold a bow, many of these can be attached to headbands and then you can just remove them from the headband when she gets older and use it in her hair. These are easy, adorable and very cheap to make so find your favorites or just make them all if you want.

Colorful Loop Bow

This adorable bow can be made in any color or any combination of colors. You just need ribbons in a few different sizes, a hot glue gun and something to adorn the center, as well as a clip. You just form the ribbons into flower loops and attach them all together. This is a beautiful bow that can be made in a number of different sizes depending on how much ribbon you use, so it’s great for any occasion. Instructions – Theturquoisepiano

Flower Bow

Flowers are great for all occasions and you can make a flower bow really easily. You just need a piece of ribbon around four inches long and a bit of sewing supplies. This is a really easy project and you can make different bows using different colored ribbons. Remember to choose something special to adorn the center. Instructions – Littlebirdiesecrets

Ribbon Flower

This is another take on a flower bow and it is made with ribbon. You can adorn the middle of the bow with buttons, character pins or anything else that you want and these are so easy that you can make more than one for different occasions. Use red or green ribbon and add a whimsical snowman for the holidays or choose any color and adornment that suits your occasion. Instructions – Theribbonretreat

No-Slip Bows for Babies

Even if your little girl has fine or very little hair, there are bows that you can make for her that will not slip. This is a traditional looking bow with a twist. You add no-slip liner to the inside to keep it in place. The liner is what you would use in cupboards to keep cups or other items from slipping. This works great on bows and the traditional bow is really easy. Instructions – Makeit-loveit

Halloween Korker Bows

Ok, so Halloween is coming up pretty quickly and if you want something special for your little girl to wear trick or treating, a homemade bow is a great choice. These little curly korker bows are adorable and really easy to create. You can add a slew of different colors to make them really stand out or just use basic Halloween shades, whatever you prefer. Instructions – Brooklynsbows

Yarn Bow

This petite yarn bow is really attractive and can be made in so many different ways. You can use whatever colors you want and even mix and match if you want it to be really colorful. You will need an adornment for the center and a clip. You basically just wind the yarn around your fingers and then tie it together. It’s easy and you can make several from one spool of yarn. Instructions – Craftsnob

Five Petal Flower Bow

This little bow is really easy to make, although it doesn’t look it. It is a beautiful flower with five petals made from yarn or fabric. You will need to cut the ribbon to make it rounded on the ends and then just sew it together. Add embellishments in the center or leave it plain, it looks great either way. Instructions – Ribbonflowers

Disney Princess Ribbon Bows

Every little girl loves the Disney princesses and you can make your little one a bow in her favorite character. You just need ribbon, hot glue and a barrette or clip. These are relatively easy to make so you can make all of her favorite characters. These would be great for birthday parties to hand out to little girls who attend as party favors. Instructions – Entirelysmitten

Thanksgiving Turkey Bow

What could be more perfect for Thanksgiving than a turkey hair bow? These cute little bows are really easy to make. You will need brown, yellow, green and orange ribbon as well as a hot glue gun and a few other key supplies. If your little one doesn’t have enough hair for a clip, just attach it to a headband. Instructions – Codylisa

Cupcake Bow

Cupcake bows simply scream little girl. These are really adorable and so yummy looking. You will need grosgrain ribbon in whatever colors you want. The icing is made from korker ribbon and a little hot glue holds it all together. What an adorable clip and you can make them in any color to suit any holiday or special occasion. Instructions – Girlythingsbows

Colorful Loopy Ribbon Bow

With a few different colors of narrow ribbon, you can create this beautiful loopy bow. You just loop ribbon together and tie to secure it. Do this with several colors, as many as you want, and then attach them all together on a clip. This is a great classic bow that looks perfect for any occasion and is really easy to make once you get the hang of the loops. Instructions – Theribbonretreat

Ric Rac Flower Bow

These little flower bows are perfect for girls of all ages, even moms. They are made with felt and you simply have to cut out your shapes and stack them on top of each other, gradually changing the size. Add a button or other adornment to the center and you have a really easy to make and beautiful bow for yourself or your little girl. Instructions – Theribbonretreat

Twisted Boutique Bow

If you have a little one in a pageant or you simply want an elegant bow for any occasion, these boutique bows are a great choice. You just need wide ribbon in any color, needle and thread and a little hot glue. These bows look great in all sizes so you can choose whatever width of ribbon you want and make them however long you choose. Instructions – Theribbonretreat

Spikey Pom Pom Bow

Pom pom bows are really popular and this spikey twist is great. It is made from ribbon, ric rac, felt and a few other supplies. It really is easier to make than it looks and any little girl would love sporting this in her hair. Once you get the pattern down, you can experiment with different colors for various holidays and other occasions. Instructions – Theribbonretreat

Piggy Bow

Using just a bit of grosgrain ribbon, you can create these stunning piggy bows that have loops upon loops. You just loop wide ribbon and then accent it with a narrower ribbon of a different color. These are great and really simple to create so you can make several of them in different colors for different occasions. Instructions – Tencowchick

Crocheted Bow

If you crochet, and even if you don’t, you can easily create a beautiful bow for girls of all ages. If you are a beginning crocheter, this is a great project to get in some needed practice. Choose yarns of all different colors to create different looks. These would make great Christmas gifts for those of you who love to crochet. Instructions – Happytogethercreates

Snowman Bow

The holidays will be spectacular when you create these little snowman bows for your little girl. You will need white ribbon of course, and then other colors like black and brown for the accents. These are so cute and will make your daughter the hit of any holiday party. As complicated as they look, they are really simple to make and cost under $1 for each bow so you can make several if you want. Instructions – Howdoesshe

Butterfly Bows

Even though spring has come and gone, your little one will love wearing these adorable butterfly bows. Because they are so simple to make, you can have several in different colors and make them now so that you have them ready when spring returns. These are colorful and whimsical and simply adorable. Instructions – Tencowchick

Fabric and Felt Flower Bow

Flower bows are really not difficult to make and this one is so simple that you may find yourself creating several. You basically just cut circles from fabric, in whatever size you want your flower, and then fold those circles before gluing them together. Simple and really beautiful and you can create flower bows to match any outfit that your little one wears. Instructions – Theribbonretreat

Cheerleader Bows

Even if your daughter is not a cheerleader, you may want to create a few of these beautiful bows for her to wear. The longer ribbon makes them perfect for formal events or for cheering her little heart out. You can make these in any color and use any embellishment that you want. – those long ribbons would lovely flowing over a ponytail. They are easy to make and even easier to customize to make them perfect for your little girl.

Instructions – Sweetpeasandkisses

No Sew Fabric Bow

If you aren’t really a fan of sewing, you can still create a beautiful flower bow. This really easy no-sew bow uses hot glue to hold it together. You just wrap the fabric and glue as you go along. Once you finish, just add any embellishment that you want to the center and you’re set. This is a great bow for little girls and big girls alike. Instructions – Greylustergirl

Twisted Funky Hair Bow

You can make tons of twisted hair bows once you get the hang of it. These are great because you can add more and more ribbon to make them even bigger and funkier. Just choose ribbon in different colors and get started. They are relatively easy to make and again, once you get the hang of them you can create ribbons to your heart’s content. Instructions – Mynameismomma

Felt Bow

Not all bows have to be made from ribbon and fabric. This is a great felt bow that will be perfect for fall and winter. Felt is really inexpensive and lets you create so many different things. Whether you choose a bow or a flower, these take very little time to make and you can choose to attach them to a barrette or a ponytail holder once you have finished. Instructions – Everynothingwonderful

Easy Fabric Bow

If you have a sewing machine, creating these little fabric bows will be a cinch. Even if you don’t sew much, you can still hand sew the centers and have a beautiful little bow when you finish. Choose any fabric that you like. The great thing about these bows is that you can choose different textures and thicknesses of fabrics to create different looks. Instructions – Lookatmebaby

No Sew Baby Headband Bow

Baby headbands are simply adorable – and they keep people from assuming that your slightly bald baby girl is a boy. Anyway, these headband bows are easy and they require no sewing whatsoever. You just have to roll strips of fabric into a flower shape and then hot glue to hold it together. You can hot glue your flower to a plain baby headband or if you have a daughter with a little more hair, glue it to a hair clip or barrette. Instructions – Prudentbaby

Easy Traditional Bows

Making traditional loopy bows is easy and you can create these in many different sizes. If you need a smaller bow, simply choose a narrower ribbon and a wider ribbon for larger bows. You can also add additional layers to make them extra loopy. Just glue to a barrette or clip and you can create many different looks for different occasions. If you like the look of this simple bow and want to take it up a notch, have a look at this adorable bun do with a weaved ribbon and bow.  Instructions – Southernplate

Flower Power Bow

This bow is a great choice for older girls and teens. You just have to cut a flower shape out of some felt, glue a button or other adornment to the center and add a hair clip. Bobby pins work great for these and they are simple and really fast to make. If you have an older daughter or granddaughter, this is a great bow that the two of you can create together. Instructions – Abeautifulmess

Great Pop Bow

Pop bows are great and really popular. They are also really easy to create. You can choose ribbons of different colors to make them really stand out or do a single color for special occasions. You just basically have to loop the ribbon together and secure with a needle and thread. You can choose to leave strands of ribbon dangling if you want or cut them off to give the bow a different look. Instructions – Mooresmischief

Easy Button Bow

Wide ribbon is a great choice for these easy to make button bows. You just have to cut your ribbon into the length that you want and loop the two ends toward each other. Secure the center with a button or whatever you want and you are finished. You can sew the ends together or use hot glue if you prefer and then just add a clip or barrette to complete the project. Instructions – Skiptomylou

Classic Bow Made from Scrap Fabric

Any strips of fabric are perfect for making a classic hair bow. Just sew or glue the fabric into a square and then pinch it together in the center to create the classic bow-tie look. This is so easy that you can make a different bow for every day of the week. If you like to sew and you create outfits for your little girl, you can make bows to match with the leftover fabric. Instructions – Momtastic