I have a great friend named Jenn who taught me how to make fun, girly bows last year. This post is dedicated to her. Sometimes one little lesson spurs on a whole creation of crafts!
Price Breakdown:
$1 ribbon
Alligator clip from my stash
Hot glue gun
Needle and thread
Candle
$1
For a bow of this size, measure out 12-14 inches of ribbon. This length can vary based on how big or small you would like your bow to be.
To prevent fraying, its important to seal the ends of your ribbon. You can buy a sealer at a craft store, but isn't it more fun to do it for free? Simply hold the edge of your ribbon close to a flame and the edge of the ribbon will melt and harden. Don't get too close or your ribbon will burn ;).
Turn the ribbon RS out and create the first half of your crazy eight shape at about mid-length of the ribbon. Wrap your other side of ribbon to create the other half of your eight.
Now, down the middle of each loop so that they meet in the center as well.
Pin together.
Next, thread a needle and pull your thread through the center of the bow. Wrap it around the center several times and pull it through the center one last time. Tie in a knot and cut off excess thread.
Now, we need to cover our alligator clip. Cut approximately 5 inches of ribbon and heat seal your edges. This can be done with a neutral color or with the ribbon your already using. Turn your clip upside down and hot glue the tip of your ribbon to the bottom edge.
Add a dot of glue to each of the clasp edges and push the ribbon in. I always told students when I taught that "A dot is a lot" when it comes to glue. If you use too much, your hot glue will seep over your edges and your project will look cheap.
Next, glue the ribbon to the top of your clip. Be sure to add a dot at the opposite edge. This needs to be reinforced since you will be pulling on the ribbon when you glue it to the inside later. But don't glue to the inside edge just yet!
Flip your clip right side up and hot glue your bow to the center of the clip.
Now, you will need one more small piece of ribbon. This piece is about an inch long here, but you may need longer pieces if you want to get fancy and tie it in a knot. This piece will be the final, top piece of your bow.
It's hard to tell in the picture below, but you want to hot glue the edge of this ribbon (after heat sealing, of course!) to the center of the inside of your clip. Wrap it around your bow and hot glue back to the center again.
Finally, take the ribbon that you held off gluing to your alligator clip and glue it to the inside of your clip. A dot on both edges is enough.
Tada!
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