Morning Y'all...How was your Monday?
Mine was great. I'm kind of a odd duck, in that way. I actually enjoy Monday's. It's a fresh start to the week - a clean slate! This is weird to most - I know!! ;)
As a lot of you saw; Yesterday was our kick off to some fun Halloween crafts I have coming up...So, today, I just had to share this darling spider bow with you!! Aren't these guys just the cutest?!!
You won't want to miss out on this tutorial, so lets grab your supplies, and get ready!!!
Today...
You'll Need:
3/8" Black Grosgrain Ribbon
3/8" Red Grosgrain Ribbon
Googly Craft Eyes
Marabou
Scrap of felt fabric
Needle/Thread
Hot Glue Gun/Glue Sticks
Lighter
Clothespin
Got your supplies? Okay, lets get started!
1st - You'll want to curl your black ribbon. To do this, please follow the easy instructions here.
After you have taken your ribbon off the dowels, you will set 4 pieces of (~12") ribbon (per spider) off to the side. If you are creating the baby version of these cuties, you will cut the ribbon into 3rd's, and will still need 3, 4" pieces...
After all pieces have been cut, take your lighter, and slightly run them along the ends of the ribbon, making sure not to catch them on fire! It just takes a quick swipe. This method heat seals the ends, so that the ribbon will not fray.
Next, we're going to build the base. The Legs.
With your needle and coordinating thread, thread your needle. You will need at least 18-24" of dangling thread to complete this project. (It is ok to knot the end of your thread - I typically triple knot it.)
Once you're needle is prepared; Hold the lower middle of the needle and measuring to the center of your ribbon piece (for instance if you're using a 12" piece, the center will be 6" and so on) and place the middle directly down into the needle.
DO NOT PULL THE THREAD THROUGH AND DO NOT MOVE YOUR HAND!!!!!!! In fact, you might as well get comfy, because you're going to be here for a short bit.
Repeat the above steps, for all 4 pieces, staggering as you add them to your needle.
Once all your pieces are positioned the way you want them, cinch them down on the needle, holding the needle still with your right hand, and finish feeding the needle all the way through the layers.
Once you have finished sewing; Your body should look like this:
Itsy Bitsy:
Mine was great. I'm kind of a odd duck, in that way. I actually enjoy Monday's. It's a fresh start to the week - a clean slate! This is weird to most - I know!! ;)
As a lot of you saw; Yesterday was our kick off to some fun Halloween crafts I have coming up...So, today, I just had to share this darling spider bow with you!! Aren't these guys just the cutest?!!
You won't want to miss out on this tutorial, so lets grab your supplies, and get ready!!!
Today...
You'll Need:
3/8" Black Grosgrain Ribbon
3/8" Red Grosgrain Ribbon
Googly Craft Eyes
Marabou
Scrap of felt fabric
Needle/Thread
Hot Glue Gun/Glue Sticks
Lighter
Clothespin
Got your supplies? Okay, lets get started!
1st - You'll want to curl your black ribbon. To do this, please follow the easy instructions here.
After you have taken your ribbon off the dowels, you will set 4 pieces of (~12") ribbon (per spider) off to the side. If you are creating the baby version of these cuties, you will cut the ribbon into 3rd's, and will still need 3, 4" pieces...
After all pieces have been cut, take your lighter, and slightly run them along the ends of the ribbon, making sure not to catch them on fire! It just takes a quick swipe. This method heat seals the ends, so that the ribbon will not fray.
Next, we're going to build the base. The Legs.
With your needle and coordinating thread, thread your needle. You will need at least 18-24" of dangling thread to complete this project. (It is ok to knot the end of your thread - I typically triple knot it.)
Once you're needle is prepared; Hold the lower middle of the needle and measuring to the center of your ribbon piece (for instance if you're using a 12" piece, the center will be 6" and so on) and place the middle directly down into the needle.
Repeat the above steps, for all 4 pieces, staggering as you add them to your needle.
Once all your pieces are positioned the way you want them, cinch them down on the needle, holding the needle still with your right hand, and finish feeding the needle all the way through the layers.
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| Feed the needle through without pulling it all the way through. You may have to scrunch your ribbon together to see the needle. |
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| Pull the thread tightly, then feed the thread back through - going the opposite direction. So your sewing the middle together... |
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| Continue sewing until the body is firmly supported. |
Before we move onto the body, now is a good time to plug in your hot glue gun.
Moving onto the body...
For the body, I used marabou. Ever heard of it? It's this lovely frizzy mess of fun that they make boa's out of!
For the large spiders, measure out 5" of marabou, for the small, measure out 3".
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| Large Spider |
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| Itsy Bitsy Spider |
Now it's time to grab your scrap piece of fabric. It doesn't need to be very large.
Fold your cut marabou piece in half, so the ends are together. On top of a scrap piece of paper, place a small amount of glue on your scrap fabric, and place the marabou ends into the glue, squeezing the scrap fabric sides up to get a good seal.
Make sure you pinch everything into the glue, so the pieces seal together.
If you have questions, feel free to ask!
This is what the backside of your body should look like:
To continue gluing the body, you'll separate the middle of the body, and put a small amount of glue on the lower piece (where my thumb is).
Using a clothespin or other object, press the marabou together for a few
seconds so it can dry.
Okay...so, now it's time to piece the body and legs together:
Place a small amount of glue on the lower middle of the body, then place the body on top, and firmly press into place. I use a clothespin to speed things along.
By the way...I do not recommend using your hands here.
Trust
me...When I say "You'll burn yourself" :)
Let the hot glue dry for about 30 seconds, then place on your googly eyes...
This is what your spiders should look like...
Large:
Scary little critters, aren't they?!
Now...IF you know me, you know I'm all about the bling and the bows, so how could any spidey gal go without a bow herself? My thoughts exactly!
For the itsy bitsy hair bows:
Measure 5" of another color of ribbon. I used red ribbon to mimic a black widow. OoOoOOo...Scary! ;)
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| Don't forget to heat seal your ends. |
Now, thread your needle and thread. Once again in coordinating colors. You'll want approximately 10-12" hanging from your needle. Go ahead and snip the thread, and tie into a double knot. Sit aside.
Take your ribbon and fold the ends to cross each other.
Holding the middle into place, take the top loop and press it into the back side of the bow to create a smaller bow.
With your needle and thread, sew the center of the bow, going through the front and the back at least twice, then in a winding clockwise motion, spin the thread around the bow to create a complete center. Once you get to having about 3" of thread left, go back through the front center of the bow.
Now, you'll need to turn your bow around and snip the thread that's attached to the needle, and double knot.
With your hot glue, put a small amount on the backside of your bow and attach to the spider, by pressing firmly into place for a few seconds.
All you have left to do is attach your alligator clip.
This is what you're finished product(s) should look like:
Here is one of my friends daughter, sporting the Itsy Bitsy Spider.
She is absolutely precious!!
Oh Happy Day!
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