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Whether it is for a ballet recital or simply to dress up around the house, many little girls enjoy wearing frilly tutus and hair accessories. With some basic sewing knowledge, you can easily custom design an adorable tutu and matching hair bow for a special little girl in your life. Tulle is the standard material used for tutus and will make a nice, puffy skirt, however, any other material may be substituted to create a different style of tutu.
Decorative bows can help bring a little color to many different things. Making your own bows out of lace can help you save some money. Tying a decorative bow is a simple process that can serve many purposes. One of these purposes is to decorate a girl's purse. All that is required is understanding the tying process as well as attaching the bow to the girl's purse using a small safety pin.
Ribbon bows are a classic accessory for young girls. You can coordinate them with outfits, holidays, organizations and celebrations. Because they can incorporate into an endless number of ensembles, many girls want an endless supply of ribbon accessories. Boutique hair bows carry hefty price tags, but you do not need to spend big bucks to get a striking bow. The necessary supplies cost pennies. With the right techniques and a few tricks, you can craft a full wardrobe of boutique-style hair bows.
Purchasing hair bows is much more expensive than creating your own. Making them yourself is not only cost-effective, it lets you customize bows to your preferences or those of the little girl who'll wear them. Although you may not be sure how to create fancy boutique-style bows, some basic tricks will allow you to make them without having to master complicated tying techniques.
Little girls love to dress up in pretty pink outfits that make them feel like princesses, and no princess ensemble would be complete without the proper hair accessories. Avoid costly boutique prices for pretty bows by making your own at home with materials that can be purchased at your local craft store.
Young girls often wear hair bows in their hair as an accent accessory that also keeps their hair conveniently pulled back. Hair bows can be purchased in any store where hair accessories and hair care products are sold, but it's easy to make your own hair bows with ribbon that you know will match an outfit. You can also control the shape and size of the bow for an individualized look every time.
Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup, of Cartoon Network's long-running animated series "The Powerpuff Girls," were made of sugar and spice and a little bit of "chemical X." They can fly and fight, but the coolest thing about them to some fans is their candy-colored wardrobe. Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup would be an adorable group costume -- accurate accessories add authenticity. Blossom, for instance, wore a pointy hair bow that's a must to make a Blossom Halloween costume sure to be the talk of Townsville.
Girls sports bows can add flair and excitement to any sports outfit. Cheerleaders regularly wear these bows, but other female athletes or anyone with team spirit can use the bows to show support for their team. If you are feeling adventurous, add personalization and embellishment to the bows.
Hair bows are a staple of most young girls' wardrobes. You can make your own hair bows at home at low cost -- the limited inches of ribbon necessary to make a bow cost pennies when you buy a whole spool of ribbon. DIY hair bows also allow for personalization. You can decorate the ribbon itself or add other embellishments throughout the craft. Though many hair bow projects call for hot glue to attach the bow to a barrette, you can tie the barrette into the ribbon as an alternative.
Breastfeeding in public can be very uncomfortable for many mothers, especially first-time mothers. Listen to thoughts on breastfeeding in public from Brooke Burke and several ModernMom girls in this video on motherhood.
Korker bows are extremely popular accessories made with bows that are pre-curled. Korker bows are used as brooches, or most commonly as hair accessories for little girls. Tiny versions are made to complete the groom of a dog, too.The versatility of a korker bow is that it can be made in any combination of colors to coordinate with whatever outfit is worn. They're quite expensive, and to make them yourself is easy and can be fun. Making korker bows is a great craft project for a baby shower or a little girl's birthday party.
