How To Make A Big Girl Boutique Hair Bow
- Posted on 10 January, 2012
- 6D Hair Extensions
- By Anonymous
In this tutorial I will show you how to make a Big Girl Sized Boutique Hair Bow. Supplies needed are: 1.5" ribbon (30" long)
scissors
wire
glue gun
clip of your choice (lined alligator clip or french barrette)
5/8" ribbon to make center pliers
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Hi guys and welcome to bitty bum boutique TV we are today I'm going to show you how to make a big-girl boutique hair bow just like this one, and so what you're gon na need to make. This is some 1 and 1/2 inch grosgrain ribbon. For my big girl, hair bows, I cut my 1/2 inch ribbon to 30 inches you're, going to need the coordinating color of 5 h58 ribbon to make a knot. If you want it to be flat in the middle, then you would use 3/8 ribbon, but I'm gon na make a knot and then you're going to need a lined. Alligator clip some wire piece of wire scissors and pliers and a glue pen. So the first thing you're going to do is fold your piece of ribbon in half and crease. It really good, and this is the technique I use. I'Ve tried a couple different techniques, but this one seems to be the easiest. Then you're gon na take go to the other end opposite your crease that you just made and fold it down about two inches and crease, really good there and then you're gon na fold it in half again crease crease and then you're gon na open it up And what the creases are gon na do is just act as a guide so that you can get your loops even so. You'Re gon na take your first go to one end at the crease hold it and then you for your first loop, you're, going to lay it on top and you're gon na kind of lay it in the middle of the bottom crease middle top middle of the Top reach, so it's about like that kind of make an X with the creases. So that's gon na be your first loop, then you're gon na for your second loop you're, going to take the ribbon and go up and kind of do the same thing. You'Re kind of making an X kind of right in the middle there, I'm just gon na kind of look at them make sure they're. Even those look pretty good for your third loop you're gon na fold under and then you're going to tuck it under one two and then on top of the third to tuck it right in the middle, under the two of them. On top of the bottom. One right in the middle and tuck it all the way in okay. That'S your third loop, then, for your final loop, you're gon na go up and across the middle like an X again, okay, so it should look like that, and this is going to be your tail. Then you just kind of look at it, see if you think all your loops are even look pretty good, so then to fold the center you're gon na fold, it in half and then fold down on both sides to make your accordion fold. So it should look like that in the middle, keep a hold of that and get your wire and then you're going to wrap your wire around a couple times and then, before you tighten your wire and kind of under your loops and see if they look pretty Even that way you can adjust them before you go ahead and tighten that wire. So this one looks pretty good. Okay, so and then I'm going to take my pliers and I just pull each pull each wire and then I pull them together and I get them together. Just pull tight. Okay, then you're gon na cut them off, and then I like to flatten my middle and then I just go back with my pliers and flatten it. Okay and making bows is just trying and trying again and just practicing and then once you know I do it becomes pretty easy. Okay, so that's the actual bow now we're going to add the center in the clip. So, with your 5/8 ribbon, you're, just gon na make a knot just like that. Okay and then I like to just place my knot there and tighten it as a work glue. Just to make sure everything looks good, because sometimes the loops look a little different once you put the center on so I just like to check it before I actually glue it. Okay, so that looks good. So then, I'm going to put a small dot of glue here hold that down okay and you're just gon na grab it tight around pull your loops out, don't want to glue them down the wrong spot. Okay, so it looks like that and then you're gon na hold it on the sides of the knot and flip it over, and then this is where I kind of trim these cuz they're too long, and this is where we're going to attach our clip today, I'm Going to attach an alligator clip, I've already lined it, but you could do a French barrette also. So the first thing I do now my glue gun I found this is my glue gun the thinnest tip possible. I got this at Joanne's and it's wonderful because not too much glue comes out so you're gon na first thing I do is I actually stick it down on the sides just so it kind of stays in place, and then I put a line there touch my Alligator clip just hold it for a few seconds. Okay, then you're gon na have to open your alligator clip to seal down to glue down these two. Your two ends so you're wrapping the ribbon around the alligator clip so that it doesn't fall off easily. Okay, your glue gun strings okay, so that's nice and tight turn around Lala yeah. Now you don't want til. Just leave stop here, because eventually your ends where you've cut your ribbon are going to fray. So some people use fray check. You can buy that at like a craft store. Some people use a lighter. I use a wood burning tool and it's very simple. You just have to make sure you're careful with it. So all you do is just barely brush the ends. It'S a very hot though so you have to be very careful and then actually, I'm gon na cut this one just a little and you're just gon na brush that end and that just seals your ribbon so that there's no frame and then that's it and that's All you got and then I actually go and spray mine with a stiffener I'm just to help them just keep their shape longer. But there you go. That'S a big girl, boutique hair bow and I hope you enjoyed thanks.
Comments
Amanda McMillan: Just wanted to say thank you so much for this tutorial. I cant tell you how many times I have attempted to make a boutique bow. I have even BOUGHT instructions off of etsy and never been able to do it, and became so frustrated! This is such an easier way and I made one on my first try! Thanks so much!
Kayla Adams: I have to say, I have seen A LOT A LOT A LOT of bow tutorials over the last year or two, but YOU seriously make this seem easy peasy!! I love how you thoroughly explain everything from the size of ribbon, length to why you do something a certain way, and your bows are absolutely beautiful! ! Thank you for creating this channel :)
Shakira Lawson: This video was great. Straight to the point and so easy to follow. Thank you so much
username1000times: Thank you so much! I always looked at the ones I bought for my daughters, and kept thinking, I'm pretty crafty, there's GOT to be a way I can figure out how to make these! Great tutorial, thanks again!
Rebecca Aguilar: I love all of your videos! You explain everything so well and have great techniques. :)
Barb V: I've been trying to make these bows for a year now, thanks to your video I finally got it. I don't know what it was but it just made sense! Thank you so much!
Tina Vara-Korotky: I love your tutorials. Thank you so much for all your hard work!
Anne Cover: I really like the idea of marking each spot so that everything is equal in length. I loath trying to teach myself anything, and this tutorial made it so easy for me. Thank you so much!
Allyson_Cole: Thank you so much! Such a clear tutorial :)
Iter1978: I just would like to thank you for your video. I've been making bows for a whole now, but couldn't get my fold perfect. With your style my bows looks even better then before. Thank you.
Catcando Youtocando: I have been trying for three days to master this. You explain this. and I finally made one and it turns out good. thank you
Jeanne Marie: LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! Your video is what I love, as well as your patient manner of leading the viewer along with your instruction! Thankyou very much. Another subscriber, & I shared with as many other Grandmothers as I could think of. Have a great crafting day!
Brianna Bach: Thank you so much! this helped me fix my daughters broken bows!
juliana 2: Thank You Solo Much!! I have been trying to find a video making these without failing, and I finally found it!! Good job!!
hdezmelissa: Going to make my first hair bow ever today. Taking 2 year old pics of my girl tomorrow at the rose gardens in OKC. Is there a way I can email you a pic of how it turned out when I'm done? Your tutorial makes it look easy! Wish me luck!
craftmomma3: You are AWESOME!!! i can not tell you the number of times I have stood in stores trying to figure out how they make those PERFECT loops...I have so many incomplete bow projects in my stash from videos and written tutorials. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for sharing...again, AWESOME!!!!
Stacey Palmer: Thank you so much for the video,it was great, really clear instructions i will be giving it a go !!!
Ginny O'Neal: Thank you, my first attempt was not as nice as yours, but I will get it. Thank you again for making this so much easier then some of the other tutorials I have seen.
Tina White: I enjoy your tutorials. Very informative . I have two bows that have a little bling to them ! Rhine stones in the middle. The colors I have are black & a white one . I can’t wait to wear the black one & the spring the white one .
kelli howell: your tutorials are awesome!! I really hope you continue to post new videos, you do a great job!! Thanks for sharing :)
holly gunter: i'm so happy, after getting SO frustrated because i couldn't make a boutique bow right i came across your video and did one perfectly on the first try...thank you so much!!
Nêlma Tercia: Mto lindo e fácil de fazer
Tara Nicholas: I think your tutorial is excellent! I have been trying to make bows for my little girl but I want them to have long enough tails so that I can monogram a letter on the end of the tail. Have you got any ideas on how to achieve this look whilst keeping the same lovely shape your bows have?
karlagb: Thank you for this awesome video! Best tutorial I’ve seen.
beyanir francisco: Thank u for this tutorial! i have tried with other tutorials and urs just makes it so much easier, now i cant stop making bows, im glad i have 5 nieces that i can give all the bows too!! thanks so much!!!
jasmine JAMdiva: Thanks for this great tutorial it really helped:-)!!!
Melissa Osmun: Great tutorial! I've been struggling with this bow... I think this will finally help! How big is this bow! How about your "little girl bow"? Thanks!
katie christopher: I loved the video!!!! It took me a few times to get it but i finally got it!! thanks :)
Mom2Teen&Tot: Finally after months of trying and watching so many tutorials I got it down!
Marli Pateti: Parabéns sou brasileira e entendi perfeitamente!! Você fez passo a passo beijos!!
Daniella Torrez: I really enjoy your tutorials;) I have to say, it one of the best out there! I have tried over and over to make this boutique bows, I can't not do it. I make it till the very end and it just doesn't look good at all. I am not a quitter, I was wondering how long it took you till you mastered this bow??? You make it look sooo easy!
Rose Marie: Loved this video....the most informative with little tricks to help along the way!!!
Alyssa Malthouse: Such a great tutorial! Does it matter if you use high temp or low temp glue gun ?
Araceli Guerrero: Wow, thank you soooo much for this tutorial!!!! ;)
Sonja Bean: Always wanted to know how to make a bow,, & you showed me detail by detail,, tfs... ❣
Alease Brown: GREAT TUTORIAL....Can't wait to try this out... thanks.
Lori Claassen: What kind of Stiffener do you use? Love the bows! Thanks for this great tutorial :)
smuha35: thank you soooooo mcuh. I could make my loops but the crease was giving me a hard time. Thank you. You made it so simple!
Carmen Blanco: I love this bow ✌
Keeley Ratford: Thank you for the tutorial. What size bow does it make? Would it be 5" from side to side?
Stephanie Kirby: Thank you so much for your videos! I have always struggled to get the loops the same size! I love this folding technique so I have the creases to go by! That's wonderful! I do have a question: What kind of wire is that? What is it called exactly? I am still doing needle and thread, but the wire looks SO much easier. Thanks!
elnaz Mohammadzade: Very easy and beautiful, thank you for this video
Elisabeth Maia: Beautiful!
cv2562: Thank u. Now I can finally make them. Great video
Imsewgood: Perfect! Thank you
Tammy Busby: I absolutely love your videos! I have one question. You said you spray a stiffener on your bows and I was wondering what kind you use and where to find it.
Ashley Traweek: Great video, cant wait to try this
GRETCHEN LOPEZ: great tutorial! Thanks!
Aida Martinez: Thank you for sharing. Clear directions.
CRAFTMANIA: Thank you for this awesome video!
All Things Lily: I attempted making this bow but using duct tape. It was too thick but it worked great with ribbon
cjn411: Wonderful. Thank you very much.
amiadaron: Very beautiful..I just made one
Britlyn Pace: Great tutorial! What stiffener do you spray on? I’d love to get some. Thanks!
Bitty Bum Boutique TV: It is a heat sealing tool that I bought at JoAnn's or Michaels (any craft store). I'm pretty sure it is in the wood crafting section.
Lucines Lugo: Loved the video. Will try it soon.
cheeradvise: really good tutorial u make it look so easy
R Fisher: You mentioned at the end of the video that you spray some of your bows afterward to stiffen them. What do you use to do this?
Roger Ritualo: first time ever to watch on how to make bows, found this and it worked!
Angelica Estrada: love the video you are such a great teacher :)
Pink Pearls: Very helpful!!
Evelyn J. Amponsah: Awesome Sauce. Great Tutorial. Thanks for sharing.
Bitty Bum Boutique TV: You are very welcome. I'm glad that it helped you. Enjoy your bow making.
Leandra Venturim: Lindo!!!
KæŔenæ: very easy to follow. I've enjoyed
☀️GG: What size wire do you use for the bows/ where do you get it? Thank you
MrPrettygirlrock11: Thank you so much. You helped me learn how to make bows even tho i looked a 13 other videos and still couldn't get it.
Valerie Quisquinay: omg i made one it came out perfect!!!!
Miichallo: I'm new and already love you!!! :) THANK YOU for all tutorails!! :)
Ladyfyre-Graphics: Thank you for doing this tutorial, my little granddaughter's will be really happy when I make theirs :-) I have one question though and that is about using hairspray and safety aspect of it? I am sure that hair spray is very flammable but not sure if that wears off once dry? I have seen a few tutorials using it though not just yours. I wonder if spray starch might not be a safer bet?
Shannon Judd: I have never been able to accomplish these bows, try after try have failed. Your folding technique is genius! I think I finally have it!!
ILVOLOMIAMI OWFC: Thank you so much for teaching me how to make this bow. I am making 18 of them for St. Edward Catholic Church Christ Light Dancers. Many blessings, Diana Ramirez Velasquez
Bianca Medina: out of all the videos this one has helped the most!!!!! thanks
hairandmakeupme: You're such a great teacher
Kristi Higgins: Great video..thanks!! :)
FLY_GIRL_GABBY😝😜😃: I love your channel and how u make your bows because I make bows myself and when I watch how you make your bows and I do really good making them so thanks and well done making your bows!!!!!:)
ana julia castillo ureta: estas hermoso gracias lo pondre en practicas desde ecuador te saludo
Regia Dueñaz: Thanks so much it help me a lot
Brooke Fulham: What kind of spray stiffener do you use?
Little Bee: What stiffener do you use?
amiadaron: I m watching this after 3 years n I must say the best video to come back n learn.. Blessings.. Greetings from India!
Maria Andreina Barboza: Hi! thanks for your tutorial. I wannna know about the last instrument you used to seal the ends of the ribbon and where can i buy it please! Thanks a lot :)
holly carroll: hi i was wondering what size aligator clips do you use?
Lakeside: I love these bows but I think I can make them but u MAKE IT LOOKS SO EASY
Janice: Nice job. What is the name of the stiffer you use to finish the bow?
MDaniela Sequera: Excelente aunque no entendi por palabras pero si como hacerlo gracias!!
Debbie P: What kind of stiffener do you spray on your bows? Is it just spray starch?
Martha Humphrey: I am looking to add a bow to a cap of mine, any suggestions on what type of bow would be more suited for an adult?
Elisa Ramos: Omg this is so pretty
Mz.Michell NNola: explained more than some os the other video's ..Beginners have to get the hand movement down.. thanks!
Bitty Bum Boutique TV: Thank you for your kind words. Comments like these are what make me what to put more and more videos up. Glad I could help. :-)
Amanda Newnam: I have tried over and over again to make this bow and I am still struggling with it. I just can't seem to get the fold right without my ribbon slipping out of place. Using grosgrain...any suggestions?
Annie o'tyson: awesome bow
Nancy Rodriguez: Beautiful
JuegosEmma: Beautiful
Whippistry: One of the easiest tutorial.. i made a perfect one in the first attempt itself.. thanku for uploading..
Gracie Weraa: Nice video help me out alot thanks
Annie o'tyson: love it
hairandmakeupme: Thank you (^_^)
Elianh Marinho: Olá.. vc faz o franzido com arame!?