Tutorial--How to make mini bows for hair clips or scrapbooking

[hipgirl]

Hope you like it.

1. Make a chipboard template as shown. Use 3/8" ribbon, 4" long.

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5. Thread elastic thread as shown

6. Wrap several times

7. Back view

8. Pull tight and make the knot.

9 Right side view

10. Remove mini bow from the template

---To Be Continued---

Michelle

[hipgirl]

Part II

11. Cut (The ribbon used is too short -about 3.5". Should be like image 12 if use 4" ribbon)

12. Cut like this and decorate the center by either sew a tiny pearl or wrap by narrow ribbon as below

13. Hot glue minibows on lined clips (Click here to see how to line clips. Please note the hair clip direction--click here)

14. Upper hair bow: Use 5/8" ribbon & 1.5" wide template, 1/4" ribbon to wrap the center. Lower: Use 3/8" ribbon & 1" template, 1/8" ribbon to wrap the center.

Thank you.

Michelle

[Moonbeam Angel]

Wow thanks Michelle, I know another member who may be interested in this as she needs embelleshments for her plaques.

Thanks for sharing

[beckyboo]

very useful, thanks.

I was looking at these in one of my very rare visits to hobbycraft ( they had a sale on ! ) .Wanted to try them out on my gift boxes. I might make one tomorrow and see how they look as I have a huge bag full of ribbons I've collected.

[Phoenixjewellery]

Thanks they look great can't wait to try them

[kazzells]

Oh wow Im making my template as we speak........thanks for sharing this with us
kazxx

[Autumn Faerie]

Thanks for that, they're lovely. The Glitter Girls sell a product for making bows, which is about £4, £5 I think, so this is fab

[debsjeans]

Very neat!

[onlyme]

Clever girl - I like it!

[hipgirl]

You are welcome and thank you.

I love ribbon arts. I'll post more tutorials when I get a chance.

Thanks.

Michelle

[nettie]

I find this really good and by moving the dowels you can make different sizes too. With this one you loop the ribbon under and over and tie it at the back to secure.

[SusieQ]

Very clever but looks so easy!!!! Thankyou! Sue xx

[H Bee]

Thats really cool! i love to wear hair clips like that! Now i can have a go at making them my self!!!!!

[Ifor-Jones]

Thanks - that is a great tutorial.

[claireybear]

That is brilliant! I am planning to try it out tomorrow! Thank-you very much for sharing that with us!