Make Your Own Hair Bows at Home

Hair bows and clips are currently the hottest trend, but purchasing these accessories is extremely costly. So, why spend the money when you can create your own hair bows with my free hair bow patterns?

Before you begin you will need some supplies:

• -scissors
• -alligator clip of your choice
• -3/8" grosgrain ribbon
• -7/8" grosgrain ribbon
• - hot glue gun with glue sticks
• -needle and thread

I received feedback that its hard to find alligator clips and ribbon without buying in bulk. Therefore, I sell kits for $5 + shipping with 5 alligator clips, and 5 pre-cut ribbons both 3/8" and 7/8" in different patterns  You can email me aubrey@simplycoutureboutique.com if you would like to purchase a kit.  To select the ribbon you would like, just browse the www.simplycouture.etsy.com website. I have the ribbon for nearly every bow on the site. Please just reference the ribbon you would like included in the email. For your protection I will set up an special order in my Etsy store and you can purchase your kit with no worries.

Step 1:

Measure out 4 inches of your 3/8" ribbon. Press the ends of the clip together and insert the ribbon between the prongs right to the back. Close the clip.

Step 2:

Next apply hot glue to the top of the alligator clip, and attach the ribbon.

Step 3:

Proceed to place the glue all along the clip, one section at a time, and placing ribbon as you go. When you get to the bottom of the outside of the clip open the clip once again and glue the remainder of the ribbon inside the clip so that the entire alligator clip is now completely lined.

Step 4:

Measure out 12 inches of your 7/8" ribbon.

Step 5:

Fold the ribbon over as shown.

Step 6:

Use clips to ensure ribbon stays in place.  Thread your needle and sew all pieces together.

Step 7:

Loop around once, tie and tie again.  Cut excess thread.

Step 8:

Take another piece of 3/8" ribbon and form knot.  Attach knot to top of bow.

Step 9:

Attach bow to lined alligator clip

 


Questions... email me!  aubrey@simplycoutureboutique.com
 

In the market for more exotic bows? Head over to my store at www.simplycouture.etsy.com and check out my selection.

You can also email me if you would like to purchase a kit with 5 alligator clips, and 5 pre-cut ribbons both 3/8" and 7/8" in different patterns so you can make your own without trying to find all the accessories. To select the ribbon you would like, just browse the www.simplycouture.etsy.com website. I have the ribbon for nearly every bow on the site. Please just reference the bow with the ribbon you would like included in the email. For your protection I will set up an special order in my Etsy store and you can purchase your kit with no worries.

I also make custom bows. Just email me your request aubrey@simplycoutureboutique.com

Happy Bow Making,

Aubrey