How to Make Southern Hair Bows
A common sight in the South is cute hairbows worn by young girls. These southern hair bows are often bought in boutiques and are available in a variety of colors and styles. But for parents who would like to give their little girls an assortment of bows to select from, the best bet may be making them from home.
Things You'll Need
- Ribbon
- Hot Glue Gun
- Glue Sticks
- Straight Pins
- Alligator Clip or Barrette
- Threaded Needle
Instructions
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Determine the size of the bow that you would like to make.
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Cut the ribbon to the length associated with the size of the bow that you would like to create. For a small bow, cut to 20 inches. For a medium bow, cut to 29 inches. For a large bow, cut to 35 inches.
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Fold the ribbon to form the first loop. For a small bow, the loop should be 3.5 inches. For a medium bow, the loop should be 5 inches. For a large bow, the loop should be 6 inches.
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Fold the end of the ribbon back towards the first loop. Add one-half inch from the end of the first loop before folding.
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Wrap the ribbon around the existing loops until you have all ribbon wrapped. The result will be similar to wrapping the ribbon around your hand.
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Push a straight pin through the middle of the ribbon loops.
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Separate the loops so that all ribbon loops are spread out and visible.
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Shape the ribbon loops to your desired look.
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Sew a few stitches through the center of the bow to secure all loops.
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Remove the straight pin.
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Pull both ends of the sewing thread to make the middle of the bow appear pinched.
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Secure the thread by tying a knot.
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Cut a small piece of ribbon for the center knot of the bow. The ribbon should be around 3.5 inches.
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Tie a knot in the middle of the ribbon.
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Glue the knot to the middle of the bow.
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Take a piece of matching ribbon and cover the alligator clip.
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Glue the clip to the back of the bow.
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Glue the ends of the middle knot over the inside clip piece to secure the bow to the clip.
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Straighten the bow to look the way that you would like.
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