Satin ribbon bows are decorations that do not lose popularity over time. You can easily make them yourself if you follow the step-by-step instructions. A hand made accessory will be an original, inimitable, unique gift that will be appreciated not only by little fashionistas, but also by your friends.

Kanzashi flower

Kanzashi - traditional decoration for Japanese girls' hair. Incredibly beautiful, lush flowers have attracted the attention of craftsmen around the world. Nowadays, they decorate not only hairstyles, but also.

Before you begin, you need to prepare the following materials:

• 6 pieces of satin blue ribbon 14x5 cm (length and width);
• the same number of ribbons 10x2.5 cm;
• 6 narrow silver stripes 15 cm and 8 cm long;
• felt circle with a diameter of 5 cm;
• stone or bead for decorating the core of the flower;
• needle and thread;
• scissors;
• matches or lighter;
• glue gun;
• an elastic band or a hairpin.

To create a bow from satin ribbons in the kanzashi style with your own hands, follow the step-by-step instructions:

• Scorch the edges of the cut strips with fire to prevent them from fraying.

• Take 14x5 cm ribbons and fold them in half. Make a neat knot on the blue thread, collect 6 resulting petals on it. Pull into a circle to form a flower and tie the thread tightly.

• Repeat the manipulation with 10x2.5 cm ribbons.

• Take a workpiece with a larger diameter. On the inside, glue a felt core in the center. It will add rigidity to the product and make work easier.

• Form droplets from silver strips 15 cm and 8 cm long. Secure the edges with a gun.

• Distribute the drops symmetrically bigger size on the surface of the flower. Glue so that the narrow ends meet in the center.

• Using a gun, secure a workpiece of smaller diameter on top. Place silver droplets between the petals and secure.

• Decorate the bow core with your chosen decorative element.
• Turn the flower over, squeeze a little glue onto the felt base, and secure with a hairpin or elastic band.

• Creating a bow requires painstaking and leisurely work, but the result exceeds all expectations. Such a flower will become a bright accent in, emphasizing the grace and excellent taste of its owner. If your ribbons are too soft and the flower does not hold its shape well, simply treat the petals with hairspray.

Volume chrysanthemum

To create a flower you will need the following materials:

30 narrow satin ribbons, 12 cm long;

• felt circle with a diameter of 5 cm;
• bead or stone for decorating the core;
• rubber;
• tweezers;
• scissors;
• matches or lighter;
• glue gun

To do it yourself beautiful bow IR made of satin ribbons in the form of a chrysanthemum, follow the step-by-step instructions:

• Take one strip and fold it in half, right side inward.

• Cut the edge at a 45° angle along the fold line and scorch it with a lighter.

• Unfold the tape, connect the ends on the opposite side slightly overlapping. Fire solder the edges. Carefully check the resulting petal for strength.

• Repeat the manipulation with the remaining 29 strips.

• Take a felt base. Using a gun, secure the petals along the outer edge of the fabric circle.

• Closer to the center, glue the second layer of leaves, in a checkerboard pattern relative to the previous layer.

• Repeat the steps, fixing the 3rd row on the felt.

• Place the decorative element prepared for the core on the glue.

• Turn the finished product over and use a gun to secure the elastic band to the felt.

The chrysanthemum does not have to be monochromatic. You can “play” with the shades of the ribbons and their combinations.

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Universal bow

The next one looks impressive, and it can be used not only as an element of a hairstyle. The bow is suitable for decorating a gift or an envelope in which the baby will leave the maternity hospital.

To begin, prepare the necessary materials:

• 11 pieces of ribbon of primary color, size 8x2.5 cm;
• 6 strips of satin in a contrasting shade 8x2.5 cm;
• stones or beads for decoration;
• scissors;
• tweezers;
• glue gun;
• singeing tools: matches, lighter, wood burner.

Now you can start making a bow from satin ribbons with your own hands. To do this, use the step-by-step instructions:

• Take the prepared strip of the main color, bend it diagonally and in half. Roll it again and, holding it with tweezers, seal the edge with a lighter. You should now have a petal.

• Repeat the manipulation with the remaining stripes, including the contrasting color.

• Cut a circle from the ribbon of the main color. It will become the basis for future decoration.
• Using a gun, attach 8 petals of the main tone to the outer edge of the base.

• On top, a little closer to the center, glue 6 petals of a different color in a checkerboard pattern.

• At the last level, fix the remaining leaves.

• Decorate the core with a stone, bead or any other decorative element.

• The hair accessory is ready. You just need to glue a rubber band on the inside of the flower. If you are preparing a bow for decoration or an envelope for discharge from the maternity hospital, follow the following recommendations.

• Make 4 petals each different colors as stated in point 1.
• Make a loop from the ribbon of the main color, singe the edges, and glue it to the inside of the bow.

• Take a ribbon 1.5-1.8 m long and pull it through a loop.
• Step back 5-8 cm from each edge and secure two petals with a gun. There should be a gap of several millimeters between them.
• Glue the remaining leaves of a contrasting color on top.
• Decorate the center with a bead.

Making bows with my own hands, be sure to experiment. Hand made is not only a unique, inimitable product, but also a flight of fantasy, your aesthetic vision of the world, a way of self-expression.

And don't be upset if things don't go according to plan. Enjoy the process, feel the fabric in your hands, put a piece of your soul into the decoration, and the experience will come with time.

Lush, colorful, huge and small bows - have always been fashionable decoration and an emblem of femininity. Our grandmothers also used a ribbon when braiding their hair, and tied its end into a cute bow.

Such a device will highlight a beautiful outfit, and will also revive a gloomy and sour image - you just need to pin it and - voila - your appearance is instantly transformed.

Now, compared to previous years, a huge number of hairpins and elastic bands made from ribbons have appeared on the market. An abundance of shapes, colors, sizes - the choice is large and it doesn’t matter which beauty will be able to choose what she wants.

Decorate your curls with a cute bow to make your hairstyle sparkle.

The cost of these products is quite affordable. But what if you want to have a special hairpin that will be made specifically for your outfit and hairstyle, and at the same time it will be one of a kind?

Bows for every taste

Colorful hair jewelry options for little fashionistas

It is in such cases that we remember that everything can be done at home, especially since creating bows from ribbons for your hair with your own hands is not as difficult as it seems at first glance (read also the article “Hair clip Crab: one for all occasions").

Naturally, this is not a matter of a few minutes, here you will need patience and perseverance, but the time spent and your work, believe me, will be rewarded - you will be guaranteed exalted glances and compliments.

We will tell you further how to make bows from hair ribbons.

We create different shapes of bows

Stylish look for little ones and adults

Before you start working, decide what shape and size you would like to make the product. Don’t be afraid to use your imagination and experiment with size, material and colors, combine different qualities and colors - this will make the device especially unusual and extraordinary.

Pay attention! Before work, pay due attention to the choice of tape material. Try to take one that is quite compacted - then the bow will keep its given shape. Suitable materials are satin, silk, satin, linen, cotton, velvet, etc.

The choice of color, width, shape is always yours

DIY hair bows made from ribbons various methods and there are various types, below are more common options:

• Satin product. To do regular bow For hair made from a ribbon with your own hands, you will need a ribbon of approximately 20 cm; it will need to be folded in half. You will receive a loop that needs to be lowered down. This way you will have two small loops that need to be crossed together, turning one into a circle and slowly pulling it through.

Option for creating a bow

• Bow in the shape of a flower. To create an unusual and beautiful device, it is better to choose a ribbon of medium width. You need to twist the ribbon in such a way that the first turn formed is crossed by the tip.

Such actions should be carried out until you are satisfied with the splendor of the flower - adjust it to your taste. Fastening is carried out with the last turn and tying with a knot in the center.

• Product with decor. To create the next device, get yourself a wide, thick ribbon, the edges of which you need to sew together to make a circle. Sew two such rings.

Place the rings on top of each other and press down so that the joint is formed at the seams. Cut a small piece of ribbon and tie it around the rings.

The size of the bow allows you to decorate it with additional decor - so you can stick sequins, rhinestones, and beads on it. The middle can be decorated with a bead, button or a huge stone.

A fork is a good tool for creating a small bow

• Small bow. Don't understand how to make a bow from a hair ribbon small size? Then the fork will help you.

Take a thin ribbon and wrap it around the fork so that one 5 cm edge remains free. Wrap the long end around the fork and pull it out from below the short edge. Then you need to hold it in the center of the tines of the fork on top of the tape and lower it down.

Lift the end of the ribbon and thread it through the resulting loop. Now tie a knot. Adjust the length of the ponytails.

The bow can be glued to a bobby pin or hairpin; it will look simply charming with any hairstyle.

Advice! To prevent the bow from unraveling and the threads not to get in the way, carefully pass its edges over the fire; it is most convenient to do this over a candle, but be careful not to stain the ribbon with wax. Act quickly so as not to burn the material, and at the same time the edges remain even.

There are a huge number of methods of execution, add your imagination here, and the result will be a unique hairpin

Sew a South American bow

How to make hair bows from ribbons with multi-layer loops? This question arises among many women who are already tired of standard bows. A multi-layer bow is called a South American bow, and to create it you need to prepare all the materials.

You will need grosgrain ribbons - for the base, take three ribbons, the width of which will be different. The background will be decorated with 3-4 types of ribbons, the width of which can be 1-2.5 cm.

In general, choose the size and design according to your own taste, but so that everything together looks harmonious. Also prepare cardboard, scissors, glue, lighter, needle and thread.

Making such a product will not be very difficult, and a step-by-step annotation with photos will help you make a perfect South American bow:

To make curls, take cardboard measuring 15x7.5 cm.

Using scissors, cut a line in the center approximately half a millimeter wide and about 4 cm long.

Prepare three cardboard template, but the length of the cut strip on each should decrease by 2.5 cm, the width remains constant.

Take 2.5 cm of tape and use a clamp to attach it to the edge of the cardboard near the cutout.

Wrap the tape around the cardboard, and pierce it with a needle in the middle of the cut strip. Next, remove the tape, without touching the needle.

Hold the ribbon so that its tail is on top, carefully separate the turns to the sides, but so that the center remains fixed with a pin.

Secure the middle with a needle and thread, making several stitches.

Do the same with other ribbons and templates.

Cross a couple of ribbons of similar color and size and pierce the center with a needle.

Do the same steps with the following segments, but at the same time layer the layers one on top of the other. Make a lovely X shape. When everything is done, in your opinion, perfectly, secure the middle with a few stitches and wrap it a couple of times with thread.

Connect all the resulting parts together. This can be done by tying them with thread a couple of times.

On the reverse side, attach the clip to your hair; for this you can choose an elastic band, an invisible clip, an alligator clip, or an ordinary clip.

Summary

To summarize, we would like to note that making your own hair bows from ribbons is not only about saving money, but also about showing your uniqueness, because only you will have such a decoration. We wish you creative flights and imagination (see also the article “Kanzashi hair ties and other decorations”).

Well, the video in this article will pleasantly depict the whole process of creating an extraordinary decoration.

Hairstyle is an integral part of a little girl. From a young age until school graduation, every girl's jewelry box contains many hair bows. The material and decor of this accessory can be found completely different. A satin ribbon bow adds elegance, sophistication and neatness to the look.

Many mothers, and, as they grow up, girls try to make decorations from a bow with their own hands. This is an interesting and always win-win solution.

To do something for a girl, you can contact the most simple options. Beautifully tie a satin ribbon onto the elastic band - the hairpin is ready. Just? No, tying a beautiful bow is not easy. Moreover, it must be secured. Let's show an example of several master classes on tying a bow, which even a schoolgirl can handle.

Kanzashi technique

With more difficult option Middle and high school students can handle this with the help of their parents. The activity is interesting, but requires patience and perseverance. The bows made can be worn every day or for special occasions. We offer step-by-step instructions for sewing bows from satin ribbons. We decorate it with a flower using the kanzashi technique.

Materials and tools for making one bow:

• plain satin ribbon (we take white) 2.5 cm wide and 70 cm long;
• ribbon with an ornament or another color (ours is black with polka dots) 1 cm wide and 40 cm long;
• satin ribbon 1 cm wide and 9 cm long (ours is white) for making a flower;
• rubber;
• half bead;
• thread;
• needle;
• candle or lighter;
• ruler;
• scissors;
• tweezers;
• heat gun.

Let's get started with step-by-step instructions. Let's prepare the tapes. You need to cut them into the following sizes:

• satin white ribbon 2.5 cm wide - 2 pieces of 20 cm long and 6 pieces of 5 cm long,
• satin ribbon 1 cm wide - 2 pieces of 20 cm long.

The preparations are ready. Let's start forming the parts. We apply black tape to a 20-centimeter white piece of tape. It should be located in the middle, as shown in the photo. We squeeze the edges with tweezers and process them with a candle or lighter.

We make the second part using a similar method.

Lightly overlap the edges of the tape one on top of the other. Sew with a basting stitch.

We do not cut the thread, we hem the 2nd part, the thread remains, it will still be needed.

Fold the ribbons in half. Mark the middle as shown in the photo.

Connect the fold line to the seam line. We sew with a basting stitch, but in the opposite direction.

Now the thread needs to be pulled and wrapped around the seam line several times. Secure with a few stitches. We cut the thread. The bow is ready.

Let's start making the bow. We will need prepared wide pieces of white satin ribbon in the amount of 6 pieces. We fold them at right angles, the ends should be the same length.

We fold the workpiece, connecting points AA and BB. We solder the petal blank at the corners. You don’t have to do this, but it’s easier to work with a soldered petal.

Fold the petal in half. The satin side should be on the inside.

Turn out the long side of the petal. We seal the edges using fire. The petal is ready.

In the same way we make 5 more petals.

Using a heat gun, glue the flower petals together. The flower preparation is ready.

Let's start assembling. On the wrong side of the bow we glue an elastic band using a heat gun.

We attach the remaining white piece of thin white ribbon with hot glue to the middle of the bow. We make a double turn. This way the elastic band will not separate from the bow during use.

Glue a flower to the middle of the bow on the front side. We enliven it with a half bead or a bead. The bow is ready!

Bow on a fork

An interesting and popular method of tying a bow is the method of forming a bow on a fork. The bows are small, but very neat and cute. They can be used to make elastic pins, crabs, clips and poppers. In addition, this bow can become good decoration for a postcard or as a gift, decorate, for example, a kitchen towel, or add zest to the everyday outfit of a girl or woman. It's very easy to do. Below we will provide a detailed step-by-step mini-master class.

Now you need to carefully remove the bow from the fork, but before doing this, secure it with an additional knot for strength. Remove and straighten the bow. If the ends are long, cut them off and process them. The tips can be shaped differently depending on who you like. The bow is ready.

To make larger bows this way you can use cardboard stencil. We provide a stencil template below.

Don’t be afraid to experiment, try it, everything will definitely work out!

Video on the topic of the article

To create a bow with a flower you will need:
- medium-sized hair elastic.
- ribbon made of lilac satin and pink shades, with a width of at least 50 mm.
- ready-made stamens of green and pink flowers.
- cabochon with a diameter of 12 mm.
- silver rhinestones with a diameter of 3 mm.
- scissors.
- satin ribbon in green and lilac tones, 25 mm wide.
- lighter.
- thread and needle for handwork.
- ruler.
- thermo gun.
Creating a bow.
The decoration consists of a bow and a flower. Each of them must be created separately. It’s better to start by making a flower. First you need to prepare identical parts from wide ribbons of lilac and pink shades, with sides 50x50 mm. In total, you will need 6 lilac and 4 pink blanks.

You need to make even petals out of them. Taking one piece in your hands, you need to turn it face up.

Then bend it diagonally, simultaneously dividing it in half.

Now the two sides of the cuts should be folded and held in this position with your fingers.

The edges turned out a little uneven, so you need to trim them with scissors.

Now this edge needs to be strongly melted with fire to fix the folds.

You will get an oval petal.

Next, you need to make the same parts from the remaining blanks.

Now they need to be connected, pink petals in pairs, and lilac petals in three pieces.

From the resulting blanks, you should collect two flowers, connecting lilac and pink petals together. As a result, one flower should have 5 petals.

Next you will need leaves for them. To do this, you need to prepare 6 cm long pieces of green tape. A total of 20 of them will be needed.

All leaves must be created separately. Having taken the first segment in your hands, you should turn it with the front side facing you.

Then fold it in half, covering the front side inside. The fold strip must be left closer to you.

Now from the edge of the fold and towards the upper corner, the part must be cut diagonally, dividing it in half.

Continuing to hold the part with your fingers along the new cut, it must be carefully treated with fire, while simultaneously soldering two layers of green tape. The resulting workpiece must be turned out.

You will get a pointed leaf. From the remaining segments you need to make the same leaves. The finished leaves can be moved to the side and continue working with flowers. Next you will need stamens of pink and green shades. They should be combined with glue into small bouquets consisting of 4 green and 3 pink stamens. You will need 4 similar bouquets.

They should be attached in 2 pieces to the flowers, located on the bottom side.

Now the leaves can be attached to the flowers. They need to be glued in two rows. The first level consists of 5 leaves. They should be attached between the petals.

In the second row, the leaves must be fixed directly under the petals, but slightly pushed forward.

The result is a flower surrounded by leaves. Using the remaining leaves, repeating the entire sequence, decorate the second flower.

Now you need to make a bow. To do this you will need a narrow tape. They should be prepared in lengths of 20 cm.

For two bows you will need 6 pieces. First, the cuts of all long pieces need to be singed.

Then their edges need to be combined, slightly overlapping one on top of the other, resulting in a circle.

Now, using a needle and thread, the folded ribbon must be stitched in the middle.

Lush tulle bows and miniature ones satin bows They are found everywhere in our lives: they decorate hairstyles, gift boxes, holiday tables, children's clothes, belts, hair accessories. Scope of these decorative elements is expanding every year, and at the same time the interest of adults and children in the peculiarities of their manufacture is growing. Learning how to make an elegant ribbon bow with your own hands is not at all difficult, even if you have no experience. There are a lot of ways to tie a cute accessory; choosing the right one depends on the size of the product and its future purpose, the characteristics of the material from which they plan to make the bow, and the availability of additional tools at hand.

To make bows you will need sewing needle, sharp scissors, measuring tape to measure strips of fabric to the desired length. You can sew by hand or by machine. Tapes made of various materials are suitable for the job. The most popular:

1. Satin - looks impressive, easy to sew.
2. Nylon is durable and tough.
3. Tulle and organza are airy translucent fabrics. A significant drawback is that the ends often crumble, so they need to be melted with a lighter.
4. Rep is a pliable material with a long service life.

No less popular is the lace bow made from ribbon. This material holds its shape well, the finished accessory looks elegant and expensive. At the same time, the lace wears out quickly and is difficult to care for. Cotton products are durable and do not fray at the edges. Of course, they get dirty quickly, but washing this material is not difficult. The simplest technique for sewing an accessory from multi-colored ribbons is the Japanese kanzashi method, which allows you to get beautiful multi-layered flowers of the most bizarre shapes.

The best option for beginning craftswomen is a grosgrain bow made from a wide ribbon, because this fabric is the easiest to work with.

Required Tools
Atlas
Capron
Fatin
Reps
Lace
Cotton

How to make from satin or nylon ribbon

Most often, satin or nylon ribbons are used to make bows. There are many ways to make a beautiful accessory. The most popular methods are classic and two-layer from a thin strip of fabric.

Classical

This is the simplest method; its advantage is that it does not require any tools. Requires only manual dexterity.

The finished product can be used to decorate a hair clip. Another use option is to decorate your hair. By attaching a chain, you can wear a bow around your neck instead of a pendant.

On the fork

This way you can easily make a cute little bow. To work, you will need a metal or plastic fork. It will even do cutlery from toy dishes.

This accessory can be used to decorate a handbag, wallet or keychain. It is also suitable for decorating children's toys. The bows are very beautiful: they turn out perfectly even and symmetrical.

Two-layer thin ribbon

This is a rather labor-intensive method. To work you will need a fork and scissors. To prevent the ends of the tape from fraying, they will need to be scorched with a lighter.

The finished product can be used to decorate clothes; it is also suitable for decorating hairpins. A large two-color ribbon bow will also look good as a bookmark.

Twisted

Ready accessory self made resembles a voluminous rose. The “flower” is made from fabric of two colors. As auxiliary tools you need a fork, thread and needle.

This bow is perfect for decorating a headband or hairpin. By attaching a “stem” of wire to it, you can get artificial flower- An excellent option for decorating a wedding or holiday costume.

Dior

You can roll up such a bow without using any auxiliary tools. To fix the resulting structure you need textile glue. After work, the excess is carefully removed with a napkin.

The finished product can be used as a gift or as costume decor. If you attach a metal ring, this elegant accessory can easily turn into an original keychain.

Wide material bezel

To work you need a needle and thread and scissors. The finished product is attached to a plastic or metal hoop with a glue gun.

Instead of a headband, you can sew a homemade one onto a hair clip or elastic band. It is most convenient to use an alligator clip. It is better if it is a neutral color without decoration.

In the style of Minnie Mouse

The child will be delighted with such a gift. To work you need sharp scissors, a needle and thread. Sewing an accessory on a machine will be faster than by hand.

Typically, such an accessory made of ribbons is used to decorate a headband with the ears of the famous Disney mouse (they can be cut out of black felt). Also, the child can put a bow on himself soft toy Minnie Mouse.

On the neck

You can make a lush bow that will become a real decoration for a child’s costume. No additional tools are required for work. You may need a lighter to singe the ends of the tape.

The accessory can be safely used instead of a bow tie. It is good for both boys and girls. You can also decorate a doll or plush toy with it.

On the belt

This satin ribbon bow can decorate a wedding or any other occasion. holiday dress. No auxiliary tools are required for work.

The bow on the dress serves a decorative function and also emphasizes the grace of a thin waist. An accessory made of fabric in a contrasting color to the clothing looks beautiful. Popular color options are black, blue, bright red, rich dark green.

On the back of a chair

Such a bow will become an original interior decoration. It will look good on the back of a wooden chair with upholstery. To work, you will need a needle and thread, as well as a ruler and scissors for cutting out strips. You can first put a cover on the furniture.

Before you tie a lush bow of nylon ribbons, you need to straighten it.

You can decorate chairs in the kitchen, living room, or children's room in this way. The color should be in harmony with other elements of furniture. This type of decoration goes well with the Provence (rustic) style.

Making using the kanzashi technique

Kanzashi is a Japanese technique for making fluffy ribbon bows. In the East, this method has been known since the Middle Ages and has remained virtually unchanged. Asian needlewomen decorated clothes and religious objects with elegant flowers made from ribbons.

Now the art of kanzashi is very popular in Russia and Western Europe. Bows made from satin fabrics made using this technique can be used to decorate hairpins, gift wrapping, children's and women's outfits. A ribbon flower will look good on the lid of a craft box or other small items.

Hairpins in the shape of a flower

This is the simplest work using the kanzashi technique. The finished product is glued to a metal base for a hairpin. You can use additional decor - gold or silver cord, rhinestones, sequins. Step-by-step algorithm of actions:

1. Cut colorful strips of fabric into squares.
2. Form them into multi-layered triangular petals.
3. Glue each piece together and give it a rounded look.
4. Connect all the elements one by one to make a flower.

After that ready-made craft decorate according to your own taste. You can place a small figurine of a bee or butterfly in the center for decoration. Dangling pieces of colored cord will add a playful touch to the product.

Another elegant option for making a bow from hair ribbons:

1. Form five petals from blue squares.
2. Gather each of them into a fold and “blind” a flower.
3. Make two green leaves and glue stamens to them.
4. Attach this decor to the flower from the wrong side.

On discharge from the maternity hospital

A lush rose sewn using the kanzashi technique can be used to decorate a baby's overalls. For boys, all shades of blue are traditionally chosen, for girls - red, pink, orange. Create original decoration not difficult at all:

1. Cut a strip of narrow ribbon into 6 pieces 14 cm long.
2. Burn the edges with a lighter to prevent them from crumbling.
3. Fold each piece in half and connect them to each other alternately.
4. Attach 6 more blanks in the second tier.
5. Make several petals from silver or golden cord and form the third row.

To create accessories that will decorate a newborn’s clothes, you need to choose hypoallergenic materials. You should not purchase a ribbon of a bright, saturated color to create a bow; it is likely that it was made using harmful dyes.

Cut strips from different ribbons
Scorch the edges
Fold each piece of tape in half and secure
Connect the petals to each other one by one
Attach second row
Form the required number of tiers
Add decor
Glue a felt piece at the bottom and insert a ribbon
Ready product

Ways to beautifully tie a grosgrain ribbon

The main features of grosgrain ribbons are increased strength and flexibility, the ability to take on any shape as a result of mechanical action. They can be found in craft stores. A multi-layer or double bow made from this material looks impressive, lasts a long time, without losing its visual appeal over time.

Multilayer

This craft can be used to decorate a photo album or hair clip. The more colors are used, the more elegant and magnificent the accessory will look. Step-by-step manufacturing instructions:

1. Form multi-colored petals (22 pieces) from the segments.
2. Attach them to a round felt base.
3. Glue the second of 16 parts on top of the first tier.
4. Make the third row of 10 elements.

If there are still a few pieces of tape left, you can attach them to the felt base. The craft is glued to a headband, elastic band, hairpin or photo album using a special glue gun. You can make several identical bows in different colors at once.

With elastic band

This accessory can be used to decorate children's hair, for example, to secure pigtails with it. It is better to choose for making tape bright colors- red, orange, yellow. When working, you should follow the step-by-step instructions:

1. Take two grosgrain strips of equal length and fold them together crosswise to create the base for the bow.
2. Glue a decorative mesh on top.
3. Form a flower from oval white blanks and fix it on the base.
4. Place decorative stamens in the center.

Additionally, you can collect leaves from green pieces and decorate ribbon bows with them. After this, the resulting structure is securely fixed with an elastic band. An elegant accessory that goes well with summer dress or sundress.

In the form of a bow tie

This product will be an excellent gift for a boy 5–7 years old. It is better to choose a solid color: dark blue, gray, brown. An accessory made from a small checkered ribbon looks stylish. To work you need:

1. Place two grosgrain strips together.
2. Solder or tape one edge to form a loop.
3. Form a butterfly bow with pointed ends.
4. Secure with clothespins and trim carefully.

The resulting structure is superimposed on a wide tape that acts as a base. After this, both strips are sewn on. A screed is made in the middle.

Create a decoration for a gift box

There are several ways to make bows to attach to boxes. The color should be chosen to match the color of the gift wrapping or contrasting. You can make several small decorative elements, placing them in different places, or one large one.

Name	Bow size and shape	Type of suitable tape	Manufacturing
Lush	Medium, X-shaped	From rep or satin	Prepare three segments of equal length. Fold one into quarters. With the second we do the same, crossing the ends. Make a tie in the middle
Terry	Large, round flower	Tulle, organza, lace	Fold a strip of fabric and cut two triangular holes in the center. Attach a small piece of tape in the middle. Pull out all the ends so that the ribbon bow is fluffy.
Double	Small, X-shaped with loose ends	Satin, nylon, cotton	Fold the tape several times. Attach another strip with crossed edges to it. Put both fragments together using the third

The color of the bow should match the style of gift wrapping. For men, strict options are suitable: black and white checkered, checkerboard pattern, longitudinal or transverse stripes. For women - romantic, feminine: pink (decorated with hearts or flowers), noble burgundy or scarlet. Light colors go well with the Provence style, pastel shades. In the high-tech direction - silver and all shades of gray, as well as any color with a glitter effect.

If the bow is the same color as the box, it may be visually lost against its background, so it is better to choose a contrasting color. Recommended combinations: red and blue, black and white, green and orange.

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Product decoration options

Having figured out how to make an accessory with your own hands and how to tie a lush bow from nylon ribbon, you can move on to the decor. For decorations, it is permissible to use any available materials. It is best to attach them to the finished product using a special glue gun. You can also use regular textile glue in a tube, but then you must remove the excess with a soft cloth, otherwise the accessory will look untidy.

You can make a beautiful ribbon bow if you use it as decoration:

• lace and guipure of any shades;
• beads and glass beads;
• beads different sizes, artificial pearls look especially impressive;
• semiprecious stones;
• rhinestones and sequins with a glitter effect.

A cotton or grosgrain bow can be decorated with a small brooch. But for less dense fabrics, nylon, organza or tulle, it is better to choose other options.

The easiest way to decorate a bow is to use ready-made stripes. They may depict stylized flowers, geometric figures, symbols and logos, cartoon characters. These elements are glued or sewn (by hand, by machine).

While working, you should remember that the seamy side of the ribbon bow you made yourself should be hidden. Sections of cotton and grosgrain strips are carefully processed with a hidden seam. For tulle, organza, nylon and satin, the ends are singed over an open fire so that the threads do not fray.

You can determine the required size of ribbon for wrapping a box and creating a bow using a universal formula: measure the height and length of one side of the package, add these indicators, and multiply the resulting amount by six.

When tying a bow, the free ends of the ribbon should not hang from the box lid. If the edges are too long, they are shortened. To do this, they are carefully trimmed with sharply sharpened scissors (both at the same time to maintain symmetry), and then singed with fire (a lighter).

Before making a bow from satin ribbons with your own hands, experts recommend a little practice in making paper crafts. This will help you better understand the general principles of folding fabric accessories. You can use photographs and step-by-step instructions with graphic illustrations.

If you plan to use ready product to decorate a suit, its color should be in harmony with the clothes, or at least not stand out from the overall ensemble. These simple rules and recommendations will help you not only understand how to make a bow, but also find a worthy use for the accessory.
The free edges of the tape should not hang over the box lid
At the beginning of work, it is worth practicing on paper tapes

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