Thursday, March 5, 2015

DIY Boutique Hair Bow Tutorial!

My daughter loses bows like crazy, costing me quite a bit if I was to buy them from the store all the time. Especially when your down to your last bow and you need a set. There are so many techniques out there for making the most beautiful bows. One of my favorite ways only takes a few minutes to make once you get the hang of things. The tutorial below will save you money and turns out so boutique cute!


WHAT YOU NEED:
◉ 1 Yard of Grosgrain Ribbon 1/2" to *1 1/2" wide 
(the wider the ribbon the larger the bow will be)
◉ Fabric Scissors or Really Sharp Scissors
◉ Sewing Needle
◉ Color Coordinating Thread
◉ Alligator Hair Clips
◉ Hot Glue Gun
◉ Lighter

HOW TO MAKE:
STEP 1:
Starting with 31" of 1 1/2" wide grosgrain ribbon, measure 3 1/2" and mark a line to sew.
I like to mark where I will sew with alligator clips instead of fabric marker. 
Just remove each clip as you sew. Then continue measuring and marking every 6". These will be the outer loops.

STEP 2:
When you get to the top of the first line, match up the second line with the first and continue to stitch. Notice you will be stitching this second line on the wrong side of the ribbon. Continue stitching all marked lines together, paying close attention to have the ribbon folded back and forth, right to wrong as shown above.

STEP 3:
Then taking your scissors cut out the top half of a triangle from each end of the ribbon like shown. Using you lighter very quickly run the flame over the freshly cut edge to seal the fibers.

STEP 4:
Push the ribbon down on the thread and you will see the bow take form. Once the string has no more slack within the bow, thread your needled through the middle and back through again. Knot off and cut the excess thread.

STEP 5:
Take the five inches of left over ribbon (31" used of the 36" you started with) and fold it into thirds, lengthwise and make a loose knot in the middle.

STEP 6:
Put a small dot of hot glue on the back side of the knot and secure it to the front center of your bow. Then wrap the ends to the back of the bow securing the alligator clip as you glue.

STEP 7:
Allow a few minutes for the glue to set and done!
THAT'S IT!


It seems a bit overwhelming at first but I assure you that you get faster at making them with each one. Less than 10 minutes and you have a set of bows, wow! 

TIPS:
You can use embellishments like flowers and character icons instead of the knot on the center. This is a great way to express a custom look that you could only get from a boutique. 

CAUTIONS:
* Do not leave your supplies unattended
* Keep your hot glue gun out of reach of children

TO PURCHASE:
You can purchase everything you need at stores like:
Michael's, Hobby Lobby, Joann's, and Walmart (where lighters are found)
You can also order everything online:
Needles - Thread - Ribbon *I recommend getting these in an all in one assorted sewing kit.
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28 comments :

  1. Liz MaysMarch 5, 2015 at 5:21 AM

    Aha! With this explanation, I can see how it comes out nice and neat. Thank you SO much!

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  2. Masshole MommyMarch 5, 2015 at 6:00 AM

    That is super cute. It makes me wish I had a little girl to make one for :)

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  3. PatriciaMarch 5, 2015 at 6:13 AM

    That is adorable and looks so easy to do . Those would be great for gifts.

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  4. C (Kid Things)March 5, 2015 at 7:21 AM

    My daughter loves hair bows, she puts them right on her headbands. I never knew it could be so easy to make my own, though!

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  5. JeanineMarch 5, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    This is super cute. My girlies would love these. They love love love hair item!

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  6. sabrinaMarch 5, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    Great idea! I would have never thought to make one of these. It would be a nice to create these for a bday party and let the girls decorate them!

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  7. Beck Valley BooksMarch 5, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    Your steps certainly make it a lot more easier to understand how to do it, imagine all the colors you could have ready for each outfit.

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  8. Literary WinnerMarch 5, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    What an easy way to make lots of bows to match every outfit.

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  9. Uplifting FamiliesMarch 5, 2015 at 12:28 PM

    This is super cute. I wish that I had a little girl again. My daughter is 18 now. Maybe one day I will be blessed with grandchildren.

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  10. Terri Ramsey BeaversMarch 5, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    Thanks for the tutorial. I bought some ribbons and am planning to make bows but had no idea of how to start.

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  11. I am HarrietMarch 5, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    That is such a cool idea! Those are the nicest looking bows too!

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  12. Carol CassaraMarch 5, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    Your tutorial is so clear--I'm all thumbs with this stuff but even I might give it a try with these instructions!

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  13. tmMarch 5, 2015 at 4:21 PM

    These are super cute! It's so much cheaper to make these yourself than to pay full price for ones at the mall.

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  14. A Hermits HobbiesMarch 5, 2015 at 4:46 PM

    Very cute. I love making hair bows and accessories in general. I have so much ribbon I should probably start making them.

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  15. JessicaMarch 5, 2015 at 6:15 PM

    With three daughters at home I definitely need to learn how to do this! You make it look very simple and easy to accomplish! I'll be giving it a try!

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  16. Beth@FrugalFroggieMarch 5, 2015 at 6:43 PM

    I have two boys so I haven't had a problem with bows. But your bows look so cute.

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  17. UnknownMarch 5, 2015 at 8:34 PM

    These bows are adorable, and I am sure my little girl would love them.

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  18. debdennyMarch 5, 2015 at 9:09 PM

    That is so cool. Looks very nice.

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  19. celebbabylaundryMarch 5, 2015 at 11:04 PM

    Such cute bows, these are perfect for my daughter; she'd look so adorable!

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  20. Sandra WattsMarch 6, 2015 at 12:39 AM

    Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing. I pinned.

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  21. Rebecca SwenorMarch 6, 2015 at 1:14 AM

    This is an awesome boutique hair bow tutorial indeed. I will have to make some of these for my two lil nieces. I have never tried to make them before. Thanks for sharing.

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  22. OnicaMarch 6, 2015 at 5:05 AM

    What a fun way to learn how to make your own bows. Will make a great family activity.

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  23. CzjaiMarch 6, 2015 at 7:08 AM

    These bows look so easy to make! I'm not the most crafty person, but I think I can pull this off. :)

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  24. Eliz FrankMarch 6, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    That is such a pretty bow. I would love to learn how to make something like this for my gift boxes.

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  25. Erika AwakeningMarch 6, 2015 at 10:01 PM

    What an awesome project! I've always found it so hard to figure out how to make a bow look good ...

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  26. Stefani @ MommyEnterprises.comMarch 8, 2015 at 8:19 PM

    These are so cute. They look easy to make too. I might have to make some.

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  27. LisaMarch 8, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    Love this! I am going to have to try and make these. It looks easy enough.

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  28. thetiptoefairyMarch 10, 2015 at 5:50 PM

    Oh I need to try this. I learned with using elastic cording to bunch them together, not with sewing, but this looks so easy!

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