What is Bow Lace? The Complete Guide to Lace for Hair Bows

What is “Bow Lace?” 

Bow lace is decorative lace trim designed specifically with hair bows in mind. Created in bow-friendly widths with beautiful finished edges, it can be tied, folded, layered, and styled into a bow just like other traditional bow-making materials. And while it may be designed with bow makers in mind, its uses don’t stop there—bow lace can also add texture and detail to home décor, sewing projects, accessories, and all kinds of creative crafts.

At The Bows and the Bees, our bow lace is custom embroidered and designed to turn the lace itself into something special. From delicate florals and intricate embroidery to playful seasonal and novelty designs, bow lace is an easy way to elevate a bow with beautiful texture, detail, and dimension.

Why Bow Makers Love Bow Lace

Bow lace can completely change the look of a familiar bow style. The embroidery, texture, and decorative edges add detail that would be difficult to achieve with traditional bow-making materials alone.

It can be used on its own to create a statement bow, layered with other materials, paired with coordinating solids or prints, or used as an accent within a larger design. One piece of bow lace can be styled completely differently depending on the maker using it—which is one of our favorite things about seeing what our customers create.

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The Bow Lace That Started a Trend

Our Cotton Candy Rainbow Bow Lace became one of our most-loved designs—and one that helped shape so much of what came next.

This design features our signature embroidered eyelet edge, a detail that has become a recognizable part of The Bows and the Bees bow lace. Fun fact: Cotton Candy Rainbow was our first bow lace to feature the design in multiple colors, and it quickly became a customer favorite.

But we can’t take all the credit for what happened next. Our customers took this lace and ran with it, creating incredible bows and inspiring new ways to use colorful embroidered bow lace. It’s one of those designs that truly came to life in the hands of the makers who used it—and we’re still seeing its influence today.

Photo Credit to Sara Elizabeth Moran
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One Lace, So Many Possibilities

While the classic boutique bow may be one of the most popular ways to use bow lace, it’s certainly not the only one! Bow lace can be folded, layered, tied, and styled in so many different ways depending on the look you want to create.

Here, our Cotton Candy Rainbow Bow Lace is used again—this time in a completely different sailor-style bow. Same lace, totally different look. It’s a perfect example of how a single bow lace design can become something entirely new in the hands of a creative maker.

Now Show Us What You Create!

The possibilities with bow lace really are endless, and one of our favorite things is seeing what you create with it!

Made something you love using The Bows and the Bees bow lace? We want to see it! Tag us on Facebook or TikTok, or share your creation in our Facebook group. We love seeing each maker put their own spin on our designs—and you might just inspire someone else to try something new.

You have great taste in lace! Now go make something beautiful!