How to Make Layered Bows for Girls
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. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Alligator clips
- 23 inches of ribbon, plus 6 inches of coordinating ribbon
- Scissors
- Craft wire
- Hot glue gun
Instructions
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Using a ruler to measure, fold the ribbon at the 4 1/2 inch mark. Continue folding the ribbon onto itself until no excess ribbon remains, approximately three times.
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Arrange the ends of the folded up ribbon so they are side-by-side on top of the folded up ribbon.
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Pinch the ribbon together in the middle. Wrap wire around the middle and twist together in the back of the ribbon to hold it together. Clip off any excess wire.
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Arrange the bow until it is just how you like it.
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Wrap a small piece of ribbon around the center of the bow to conceal the wire. Tie the ribbon in the back. Place a dab of hot glue on the back to seal the two pieces of ribbon together, and allow to dry.
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Attach the bow to an alligator clip with the hot glue, and allow to dry.
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Tips & Warnings
Cut the ends of the ribbon into a 'V' shape for an aesthetically pleasing look. To prevent fraying, seal the ribbon by exposing the edges to a heat source, like the open flame of a cigarette lighter. Silk ribbon looks nice, but can be difficult to work with. Many bows are made out of grosgrain fabric.
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