The bow-shaped hair clips can be used by girls and women with hair of any length. You may want to wear a clasp that matches the dress but cannot find it in the store. In this case, or just if you are feeling creative, you can make one yourself. All you will need is a cloth ribbon, hair accessories, glue or needle and thread.
Steps
Step 1. Choose the ribbon
Silk, velvet, nylon, cotton, wool… everything that unleashes your imagination. However, you should know that some types of fabric (satin) are more difficult to shape. It's best to start with a canneté fabric ribbon, or ribbing, to practice.
Step 2. Decide how you want to place the clip on the hair
There are various types of barrettes, clips, bands and rubber bands available on the market on which the bow can be attached.
Method 1 of 6: Basic Bow
The perfect bow is tied differently from how you would tie your shoelaces.
Step 1. Fold the bow around the chosen hair accessory
Step 2. Cross the right side over the left side
Step 3. Place the left part under the right and tie tightly
Step 4. Fold both ends to create a loop
Step 5. Cross the left ring over the right
Step 6. Place the left loop under the right one and tie tightly
Step 7. Arrange the bow so that the loops are the same size and height
Method 2 of 6: False Bow
This is the easiest staple to place on a spring. You can make one, two or three rings.
Step 1. Start with two ribbons of approximately 15 centimeters
Step 2. Make a loop with the overlapping ends and place it on the clothespin
Step 3. Slip the second ribbon between the clothespin and tie it around the first loop
Step 4. Turn the knot under the clothespin so that it is not visible
Step 5. Arrange the tails of the jib
Method 3 of 6: Curled Bow
Step 1. Seal the ends of a 3cm thick tape with clear polish
Step 2. Sew a line of stitches along one side of the ribbon and try to get as far as possible to the ends
Space the points about half a centimeter apart.
Step 3. Pull the thread used for the stitches to create a curl
Step 4. Secure the curl with one or two stitches on the end of the ribbon
Step 5. Fold the ribbon into a "U" and join the two ends by sewing them together
Step 6. Sew on a medium or large clothespin
Method 4 of 6: Rose
Step 1. Get a tape that is at least 60 centimeters long and 2.5 centimeters wide
Seal both ends with clear polish.
Step 2. Fold one corner
Step 3. Sew a line of stitches all along one side until you reach the folded corner
Step 4. Pull the thread used for the stitches to create a curl
Step 5. Wrap the bow around the pointed end as if you want to form a rose
Step 6. Sew all the layers starting from the last one
Step 7. Finish by sewing or gluing the bow to a rubber band or clothespin
Method 5 of 6: Caterpillar
Step 1. Get a tape that is at least 45 centimeters long
Fold the ends and sew a line of stitches along the middle. Be sure to sew the folded ends as well.
Step 2. Pull the thread used for the stitches to create a curl as long as the bobby pin you will be using
Secure the curl with a few stitches.
Step 3. Sew the bow onto a medium sized clothespin
Step 4. Finished
Method 6 of 6: Mini Christmas Bow
Step 1. Take a ribbon about 40 centimeters long
Step 2. Tie a knot
Try to place it in the middle of the ribbon so the two ends will be the same length.
Step 3. Make a loop on one side and twist the other side around the loop (the same way you would tie a knot to tie your shoes)
Step 4. When you have tied the bow, adjust the ends by cutting off parts that are too long if necessary
Step 5. There will be a small knot behind the bow and you can insert the clothespin here
Step 6. Place it on your hair and wear it with pride
Advice
- Paint a thin strip of hair polish on the ends of the ribbon to keep it from coming apart. Make sure to let the nail polish dry completely before you start making the desired bow.
- The Christmas bow makes a great gift for your girlfriends.
- Ribbons and clothespins can be bought at any haberdashery.
- There is a type of ribbon with thin iron wire inside the fabric. This way you can style the bow of your choice and it will keep the shape without further seams.