How to make a twisted boutique bow with 16mm grosgrain ribbon
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This is my first twisted bowtique with 16mm grosgrain ribbon so I have guessed the lengths.This bow is about 9cm wide. You can play with your lengths until you are happy with the finished results.
Fold your first loop over to form 2 loops
This is the front you have a X.
This is the back, keep the 2 straight lines. Also my needles looks off. I think the point of the needle should have been a little to the right so it is straight on both sides. It was very hard to push the needle through all the layers.
I like to use crochet thread to tie my bows, I wrap the thread so one it sits on opposite sides of the needle tie double loops and pull tight, turn over and do the same than 1 single knot.
I then like to pull the thread through and tie it off. This way if you pull on a loop it will not come apart.
Make a spike bow
Now to make the spikes. You will need at least 5 piece of grosgrain ribbon. I used 7 x 10cm. Fold in half cut on the angle and seal with a flame. If you use a burning tool the 2 sides will glue together.
Lay out your spikes how you want them to look. I find if I lay them on my mouse pad they don’t slip as much.
Make a surround bow
Here is a side view, you can hot glue your surround to the side if you wish. You can Bling it by adding a rhinestone button center or maybe a small bow on the side with a flatback rhinestone or flatback pearl.
Updated post on how to make a twisted boutique hair bow
I have tweaked how I make this bow view my latest post how to make a twisted boutique hair bow. I think the new method is much easier.
This is how I make my bows. I am not saying it’s the best, try it and see if it works for you. If you would like to share this post please link back to us and use 1 photo only. DO NOT COPY THE WHOLE POST.
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