How to Make a Pink Ribbon

Make a pink ribbon for breast cancer awareness.

A pink ribbon worn on a jacket lapel is a symbol that represents breast cancer awareness. Many people wear the ribbon to honor someone that has died from breast cancer or to symbolize their own survival of the disease. According to the American Cancer Society, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a great time to make and wear a pink ribbon to show your support for finding a cure for the disease.

Things You'll Need

• 1/4-inch wide pink ribbon
• Ruler
• Scissors
• Hot glue gun
• Small safety pin
• Thread (optional)
• Needle (optional)

Instructions

1. Cut a 3-inch length of 1/4-inch wide pink ribbon. Clip the ends at a diagonal to prevent fraying.

2. Lay the ribbon piece on a flat surface. Find the middle of the ribbon length and mark with a small pencil dot.

3. Grab one end of the ribbon and criss-cross it over the opposite end to create a loop with two hanging ends. Make sure the marked center is at the top of the loop.

4. Hold the pink ribbon loop with your finger and secure it by placing a drop of hot glue between the criss-cross point on the ribbon. Gently pinch the ribbon together, using caution to not burn yourself.

5. Attach the ribbon to clothing by securing a safety pin through the back layer of ribbon and pinning it to a jacket lapel or shirt.

Tips & Warnings

• Hand-sew the pink ribbon together with matching thread if a hot glue gun is not available. Sew the finished ribbon to a small safety pin, if desired.

References

• American Cancer Society: Make a Pink Ribbon Lapel Pin