How To Make Hair Bows Out Of Ribbon with Ease
Would you like to learn how to make hair bows out of ribbon?
It's really not that hard at all. And the best part about it is you can
make them for a fraction of the cost.
You will enjoy making beautiful hair bows for your daughter that will compliment all her little outfits!
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I have also found for you if you are interested in a free lesson for making gorgeous boutique style bows!. With this lesson you will receive instructions on how to make your first hair bow out of ribbon with ease!
I have put together a list of things you will need to make your own hair bows. The first and most obvious supply is....
Ribbon 1/2 inch wide
When choosing your ribbon, select grosgrain ribbon as it is the best ribbon for hair bows. It is both flexible and easy to work with because it is made with a very tight weave making it more durable. This type of ribbon comes in many different colors and styles to choose from so you won't have any problem finding what you like.
Metal Clips
The next most important supply are clips. There are two types of clips that are suitable for hair bows. Alligator and snap clips.
Hot Glue Gun
You will need the hot glue gun to glue your bows together. The glue will hold things together best.
Scissors, Needle & Thread
Accessories
Whatever you are planning to put on your hair bows other than the bow itself can be purchased at your local craft store.
Making your own Hair Bows can be a lot of fun and you can even get your family involved. Just make sure little ones don't use the glue gun! If you are making hair bows for your daughters then they can choose what color ribbon they like as well as the embellishments that will go on those bows.
If you would like to sign-up for a FREE Lesson in Hair Bow making then please visit LearnHowToMakeBows.com. Once inside, Jenn the creator of this course, will teach you how to make all kinds of boutique style hair bows!
You will enjoy making beautiful hair bows for your daughter that will compliment all her little outfits!
Click Here To Learn How To Make Hair Bows Out Of Ribbon
I have also found for you if you are interested in a free lesson for making gorgeous boutique style bows!. With this lesson you will receive instructions on how to make your first hair bow out of ribbon with ease!
How To Make Hair Bows Out of Ribbon Supplies
A List of Supplies you will Need
If you have decided that you would like to make your own hair bows out of ribbon, then you will need to get some supplies to accomplish this task.I have put together a list of things you will need to make your own hair bows. The first and most obvious supply is....
Ribbon 1/2 inch wide
When choosing your ribbon, select grosgrain ribbon as it is the best ribbon for hair bows. It is both flexible and easy to work with because it is made with a very tight weave making it more durable. This type of ribbon comes in many different colors and styles to choose from so you won't have any problem finding what you like.
Metal Clips
The next most important supply are clips. There are two types of clips that are suitable for hair bows. Alligator and snap clips.
Hot Glue Gun
You will need the hot glue gun to glue your bows together. The glue will hold things together best.
Scissors, Needle & Thread
Accessories
Whatever you are planning to put on your hair bows other than the bow itself can be purchased at your local craft store.
Making your own Hair Bows can be a lot of fun and you can even get your family involved. Just make sure little ones don't use the glue gun! If you are making hair bows for your daughters then they can choose what color ribbon they like as well as the embellishments that will go on those bows.
If you would like to sign-up for a FREE Lesson in Hair Bow making then please visit LearnHowToMakeBows.com. Once inside, Jenn the creator of this course, will teach you how to make all kinds of boutique style hair bows!
How To Make Hair Bows out of Ribbon Video
You Can Learn How to Make these Girls Hair Bows
Here is a video that starts off by explaining what supplies you will need in order to make a boutique style hair bow and the steps that are required to accomplish this task.
Learning how to make Hair Bows out of ribbon has never been easier. You can learn how to make all kinds of Hair Bows out of Ribbon by visiting LearnHowToMakeBows.com
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How To Make Hair Bows out of Ribbon: Step-By-Step Instructions
Here is a instructional video
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How to Make Custom Boutique Hair Bows
Are you ready to start creating your own boutique style custom hair bows? My secrets are now revealed.
My Collection is based on 2-3 different folds. The first is the basic boutique bow, the second the reverse flip and the third the mismatched bow. These are basic bow tying techniques which once mastered can be used to create the most marvelous bows. Let's start with what you need.
Materials:
Ribbon: You can make a hair bow out of almost any type of ribbon but by far the most popular and easy to work with is grosgrain ribbon. Though I love to add in different types of ribbon I mainly stick to grosgrain, especially for the base bow.
Clips: There are two main types of clips you can use to attach your bows. Alligator or pinch clips and barrettes or French clips. Alligator clips are available as single prong or double prong and you can also find them with teeth. French Clips are barrettes come in a wide range of sizes from 40mm-80mm, 1.5"-4". At the end of the day the type of clip you use comes down to personal preference or the preference of your customers.
Tools:
Knitting Crochet Thread - size 10. (There are many different things you can use to secure your bow - other possibilities are embroidery floss, 22 gauge wire, beading wire, or what I use, crochet thread - experiment with what you prefer) You can buy this in just one color or several different ones depending on your preference.
Glue (either a hot glue gun or Fabri-Tac) a good pair of scissors (small ones work well) Cigarette Lighter.
Optional:
Wire 22 gauge,
Needle nose pliers. Wire cutters.
The Boutique Bow: At first you might feel like you are all thumbs - but stick at it - once you have mastered the basic boutique bow you can use it alone for great everyday bows - use ribbon for baby bows, for toddlers, 7/8 for toddlers and then the full 1.5" for nice big bows. You can try tying two boutique bows and stacking them together for an even fuller yet still basic look. The Boutique bow also forms the base of the If The Bow Fits Boutique Private Collection Bow.
Step 1: Hold the ribbon in you left hand with the end of the ribbon pointing down towards your left arm. Take the long end of the ribbon and flip it over the short end the ribbon to make a loop as shown above.
Step 2: Turn your left hand so the palm is facing up and form another loop placing it on top of the first loop so that your thumbs are touching through the ribbon.
Step 3: With your thumb on top, place your right forefinger behind the two loops and pinch to hold in place. Now let go with your left hand and reposition as shown above. If your loops are not quite even you can adjust them at this point.
Step 4. Holding the bow with you right hand, turn the bow so that the two loops are facing the left and then pinch the bow with your left hand to leave your right hand free. Take the long end of the ribbon and pull it away from you maintaining the angle it is on.
Step 5: Turn your right palm towards the roof so that the ribbon begins to form a loop.
Step 6: Look down at your bow. There is a cross in the middle of the bow. You want to slip the loop you are making in the middle of the cross. The long end of the ribbon should now be pointing diagonally towards you.
Step 7: Take the long end of the ribbon in your right hand and form the final loop by moving your right hand towards your left hand and pop you thumb on top to hold in place.
Step 8. Now carefully move your bow around so that the long end of the ribbon is on the right hand side. Place both thumbs on top of the bow. You can use this opportunity to adjust your loops if they are not quite even.
Step 9. Next carefully fold the middle of the bow like an accordion. To do this I move my left thumb up towards the top of the bow and pinch the top of the bow with my right hang. Push the pinched part of the bow towards the thumb and then press down and pinch gold. Move the left thumb along and repeat.
Step 10. Pinch the bow together with one hand and get ready to tie the bow in place.
Step 11. Take your crochet yarn and cut a piece roughly 17" long. Holding the bow in your left hand take the yarn and slip it over the last three fingers of your left hand. Curl your fingers over and grab onto the yarn next to your index finger. Take the yarn over the centre of the bow and wrap it tightly around the bow two and a half times so that the yarn ends up at the back of the bow.
Step 12: Tie the yarn in a knot. You may want to do this by holding the bow against your chest or on a surface in front of you.
Step 13. Snip the yarn closely and aside from finishing off the ends of the tails you are have made a boutique bow.
And there you go your very first boutique bow!
Before you keep going try tying this bow many times over in different width ribbons to see the kinds of different effects you achieve. Also experiment with the size of the bow by increasing and decreasing the size of the loops to start to get a feel for bow size. Then, mount your bow on french clip or alligator clip.
Subscribe to my articles to get an update when I post my future articles on the instructions for over the top custom girls hair bows, flowerbands, custom flower hats and more.
This article was written by Pam Genna, who is the owner of an upscale Children's Boutique called If The Bow Fits Boutique. She specializes in the highest quality of Hair Bows. If there is anyone who should know a thing or too about Hair Bows it would definitely be Pam.
Article Source:
http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Make-Custom-Boutique-Hair-Bows&id=3538448
My Collection is based on 2-3 different folds. The first is the basic boutique bow, the second the reverse flip and the third the mismatched bow. These are basic bow tying techniques which once mastered can be used to create the most marvelous bows. Let's start with what you need.
Materials:
Ribbon: You can make a hair bow out of almost any type of ribbon but by far the most popular and easy to work with is grosgrain ribbon. Though I love to add in different types of ribbon I mainly stick to grosgrain, especially for the base bow.
Clips: There are two main types of clips you can use to attach your bows. Alligator or pinch clips and barrettes or French clips. Alligator clips are available as single prong or double prong and you can also find them with teeth. French Clips are barrettes come in a wide range of sizes from 40mm-80mm, 1.5"-4". At the end of the day the type of clip you use comes down to personal preference or the preference of your customers.
Tools:
Knitting Crochet Thread - size 10. (There are many different things you can use to secure your bow - other possibilities are embroidery floss, 22 gauge wire, beading wire, or what I use, crochet thread - experiment with what you prefer) You can buy this in just one color or several different ones depending on your preference.
Glue (either a hot glue gun or Fabri-Tac) a good pair of scissors (small ones work well) Cigarette Lighter.
Optional:
Wire 22 gauge,
Needle nose pliers. Wire cutters.
The Boutique Bow: At first you might feel like you are all thumbs - but stick at it - once you have mastered the basic boutique bow you can use it alone for great everyday bows - use ribbon for baby bows, for toddlers, 7/8 for toddlers and then the full 1.5" for nice big bows. You can try tying two boutique bows and stacking them together for an even fuller yet still basic look. The Boutique bow also forms the base of the If The Bow Fits Boutique Private Collection Bow.
Step 1: Hold the ribbon in you left hand with the end of the ribbon pointing down towards your left arm. Take the long end of the ribbon and flip it over the short end the ribbon to make a loop as shown above.
Step 2: Turn your left hand so the palm is facing up and form another loop placing it on top of the first loop so that your thumbs are touching through the ribbon.
Step 3: With your thumb on top, place your right forefinger behind the two loops and pinch to hold in place. Now let go with your left hand and reposition as shown above. If your loops are not quite even you can adjust them at this point.
Step 4. Holding the bow with you right hand, turn the bow so that the two loops are facing the left and then pinch the bow with your left hand to leave your right hand free. Take the long end of the ribbon and pull it away from you maintaining the angle it is on.
Step 5: Turn your right palm towards the roof so that the ribbon begins to form a loop.
Step 6: Look down at your bow. There is a cross in the middle of the bow. You want to slip the loop you are making in the middle of the cross. The long end of the ribbon should now be pointing diagonally towards you.
Step 7: Take the long end of the ribbon in your right hand and form the final loop by moving your right hand towards your left hand and pop you thumb on top to hold in place.
Step 8. Now carefully move your bow around so that the long end of the ribbon is on the right hand side. Place both thumbs on top of the bow. You can use this opportunity to adjust your loops if they are not quite even.
Step 9. Next carefully fold the middle of the bow like an accordion. To do this I move my left thumb up towards the top of the bow and pinch the top of the bow with my right hang. Push the pinched part of the bow towards the thumb and then press down and pinch gold. Move the left thumb along and repeat.
Step 10. Pinch the bow together with one hand and get ready to tie the bow in place.
Step 11. Take your crochet yarn and cut a piece roughly 17" long. Holding the bow in your left hand take the yarn and slip it over the last three fingers of your left hand. Curl your fingers over and grab onto the yarn next to your index finger. Take the yarn over the centre of the bow and wrap it tightly around the bow two and a half times so that the yarn ends up at the back of the bow.
Step 12: Tie the yarn in a knot. You may want to do this by holding the bow against your chest or on a surface in front of you.
Step 13. Snip the yarn closely and aside from finishing off the ends of the tails you are have made a boutique bow.
And there you go your very first boutique bow!
Before you keep going try tying this bow many times over in different width ribbons to see the kinds of different effects you achieve. Also experiment with the size of the bow by increasing and decreasing the size of the loops to start to get a feel for bow size. Then, mount your bow on french clip or alligator clip.
Subscribe to my articles to get an update when I post my future articles on the instructions for over the top custom girls hair bows, flowerbands, custom flower hats and more.
This article was written by Pam Genna, who is the owner of an upscale Children's Boutique called If The Bow Fits Boutique. She specializes in the highest quality of Hair Bows. If there is anyone who should know a thing or too about Hair Bows it would definitely be Pam.
Article Source:
http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Make-Custom-Boutique-Hair-Bows&id=3538448
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'The Secrets to Bow Making Success' is one of the best courses available for 'How to Make Hair Bows out of Ribbon' on the Internet.
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