Tying bows can be tricky, so here's a way to get a perfectly-shaped bow every time - the Serendipity Bow! This fabric bow comes in a variety of sizes and can be made with short, long, or no tails. Add them to garments, accessories, or even make a collection for gift wrapping. A charming accessory that is perfect for using up fabric scraps. Compatibility: Anywhere you can think to add a bow! Skill level: Beginner Tutorial: Comprehensive written and photographed instructions are included VIEWS Six bow sizes from 4 3/8" (11.25cm) to 6 5/8" (17cm) width Instructions for creating custom size bows Short tail, long tail, and no tail options Supplies Suggested Fabrics: Exterior fabric to coordinate with coat, such as wool, softshell, twill, denim, velvet or canvas. Lighter lining fabrics such as woven non-stretch cotton, linen, silk or Bemberg. Note that for some collars, the exterior fabric will sit against that back of the neck. Consider using soft fabrics for wear against the skin. Fabric Requirements:Light to medium-heavy weight fabric with a little drape. Options include: cotton, chambray, charmeuse, corduroy, crêpe de chine, denim, double gauze, flannel, lawn, linen, rayon, seersucker, Tencel, thinner velvet, voile, and light to medium weight wool. 1/4 yard (20cm) of 43" (110cm) wide fabric is required for the largest bow. Supplies + Notions: Spool of coordinating thread Snaps or a lockable brooch back for a removable bow (optional) Buttons or snaps for removable hood or Funnel Collar Interfacing (midweight fusible) PRINTING INFO + FAQ This is a print-at-home PDF pattern and includes three printing options: US Letter/A4 - tiled and designed to print on your home printer Projector - specially-formatted and optimized for home projector use. Read more about using our projector files here All pattern printing formats include “layers”, allowing you to print only the size(s) you need, or all of the sizes. View pattern FAQ