[southernbelle04]

Hey guys! I made 2 simple dresses today to get back in the sewing groove. I think both of these will be for Katie Scarlett. There are a few things I still want to work on and change. I am so OCD when I make things I want it to be the best I can do before sharing it, ya know what I mean? I am picky I guess.

For the first one, I sewed on the bow like I have been doing. But for the second one, I am trying to make the bows detachable for machine washing. Even using Fray Check, I have noticed that sometimes the bow may still fray after a couple of washings. I am trying snaps out. I got this nifty snap tool at Joann. I like it, but I am not sure if it is best. Anyone have ideas for removable bows? What notions would work best? I thought of snaps first. But not sure if snaps would be the best. The snap seems to 'pull' on the fabric after taking the bow on and off many times. I know I sure wouldn't want that to happen with a dress I donate or make for others. I thought of trying sew on or iron on Velcro. But I am still learning about the various sewing notions out there. Do any of you make your outfits with removable bows? Any ideas on different ways to attach/detach these? Thanks for any help you can give me.