How to Make Small Barrette Hair Bows
Making small barrette hair bows can be a fun mother/daughter activity or a great way to make sure you or your little girl have the right hair bow for every outfit. While you can buy hair bows from a store in a variety of colors and sizes, it is often difficult to find little barrette hair bows in many colors other than the traditional pinks and baby blues. Make your own small barrette hair bows for a daughter or even a treasured doll and enjoy the perfect look for any occasion.
Instructions
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Cut a length of ribbon for your bow. The ribbon should be at least 12 inches long, and it can be more if you want the hair bow to have long tails.
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Tie a regular bow with the ribbon. The best way to do this is to simply tie a knot, then knot the bow on top just like you would tie a sash or a shoelace. Pull the bow tight, and make the loops full and fluffy. You will not be able to adjust it later, so make sure it is perfect before you move on.
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Attach the bow to the barrette. Line up the bow so that it is positioned on top of the small barrette. The loops will extend out to the sides and cover the barrett completely. The barrette should be unclipped so that when you attach the bow, it is only attached to the top of the barrette and the clip is still free to swing and move. Sew a small loop of ribbon (about an inch at most) around the middle of the bow and the barrette underneath. This will hold both of them together permanently, and give your bow a finished look.
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Trim the ends of the bow. Cut off your tails at the length that you like best. You can have long or short tails, and you can slant or notch the ends of the tails. Now, you are ready to enjoy your small barrette hair bow or make an entire set.
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Tips & Warnings
Try out a variety of different ribbons. You will quickly find the one that you like best. Grosgrain and satin are popular, but not your only options. Tie two lengths of ribbon together in a bow for more variety.
