How to Make a Hair Bow out of Ribbon
Select the fabric you would like to use for your bow., Decide how you want to fasten the ribbon in your hair., Choose the type of bow you want to make.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Select the fabric you would like to use for your bow.
Some great fabrics to use would be satin, velvet, nylon, cotton, vinyl, or grosgrain.
You can choose whichever material you like best.
Consider how stiff you want your bow to be when picking out the ribbon.
If you want your bow to pop-up, use a firmer material like grosgrain or vinyl. -
Step 2: Decide how you want to fasten the ribbon in your hair.
There are many types of hair clips, ties and headbands available, and ribbon can be attached to almost all of them.
All you will need to attach your ribbon to your hair accessory is a hot glue gun or fabric glue. , There are endless styles of bows to pick from, all ranging in level of difficulty.
Decide if you want to make a bow that requires glue or stitching before you begin.
While bow making may seem challenging at first, with practice, it will become easier, and you can keep moving on to more challenging bows. -
Step 3: Choose the type of bow you want to make.
Detailed Guide
Some great fabrics to use would be satin, velvet, nylon, cotton, vinyl, or grosgrain.
You can choose whichever material you like best.
Consider how stiff you want your bow to be when picking out the ribbon.
If you want your bow to pop-up, use a firmer material like grosgrain or vinyl.
There are many types of hair clips, ties and headbands available, and ribbon can be attached to almost all of them.
All you will need to attach your ribbon to your hair accessory is a hot glue gun or fabric glue. , There are endless styles of bows to pick from, all ranging in level of difficulty.
Decide if you want to make a bow that requires glue or stitching before you begin.
While bow making may seem challenging at first, with practice, it will become easier, and you can keep moving on to more challenging bows.
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