How To Make A Boutique Style Hair Bow
- Posted on 11 June, 2008
- 6D Hair Extensions
- By Anonymous
A quick and easy technique on how to make a hair bow with grosgrain ribbon. This easy "DIY' hair bow making video is all you should need to make your first hair bow.
How to make a Boutique Style, Hair, Bow Hi and welcome to my tutorial on making boutique style, hair bows.. This is actually very simple to do once you learn a basic technique. You're, going to start with ribbon of your choice.. You can use almost any width of ribbon. The length you choose will determine how wide your finished bow. Is. You're also going to use a jumbo salon clip.. This is not a completely necessary piece, but I find it to be very useful for stabilizing the ribbon when you are tying and creasing the center.. You will also need a pencil, a lighter or other type of sealing tool.. Some people use a wood burner or a lighter. Both will seal the edges of your ribbon so that it does not fray, and you also need a pair of scissors and a ruler. To start. You need to take the grosgrain ribbon that you are choosing to make your bow from.. This is 22 inches of one and a half inch width ribbon. To start. I already have folded it in half but you're going to want to fold your ribbon in half.. Take your pencil and lightly mark the center part as this.. This part will not be seen in your finished bow, so you don't have to worry about erasing that. Next you're going to take the top half of the ribbon and loop it around across that center mark. Like this. You're folding it in the same way that the awareness ribbons are folded., You should see the front part of the ribbon here.. Everything else should be the back of the ribbon., Then you're going to take the bottom half of the ribbon and fold it up. Like this, so that you have a figure eight., Be sure to check and make sure that the center part is still in the center of your figure eight. From here you're going to take the top of the figure eight and pull it down to the center.. It should look like this and then do the same with the other side., Take the ribbon and pull it to the center.. At this point it should look like this.. This is going to be the back of the bow, but this is what you should be looking at. Be sure to hold the center tight so that you do not slip the ribbon.. This is where I take and use the salon clip and it's very handy to use.. Take the salon clip and slide it through the middle, and then you can take a minute and look at your loops and make sure that they are the same size that they're symmetrical and they're exactly how you want them to look.. I would flip it over and look at it from the front too, because this will be the front of your ribbon or the front of your bow and I'm actually going to make a little bit of adjustment here.. I can see that the bottom loop is a little too big and that happens. - That's no big deal.. It'S easily adjustable at this point.. Now, just looking at these, they look pretty even to me., So I'm going to go ahead and tie off the center.. To do that, you will need embroidery, floss., Take a cut of the embroidery floss and you're going to just insert it into the open edges of the salon. Clip. Like I said, it's not necessary to use the salon clips.. Some people choose not to use them and just sew it from the beginning.. I have a hard time with that. Mine always don't come out very nicely creased in the middle when I sew it from the beginning.. So it should look like this looped around the middle twice the parts to tie in the back of the bow. Now you're going to slowly tighten the embroidery floss and tie off the back.. Now what you're going to do is check your bow.. Make sure that your loops are even and they're the way you want them to look.. This is the front of the bow and it looks pretty even. If it wasn't. Even at this point, it's very easy at this point to just take the scissors snip, the middle, where you tied and start over again.. If it's exactly how you want it to look at this point, you are going to want to take a needle and thread.. Stick. It in here, through the middle. Just straight up through the crease part., Wrap it around and tie it, and that will ensure that your bow is held tight and secure in the middle
Comments
Sandy Rice: Thanks for helping me learn how to make bows for my little girl and niece. All your tutorials are very easy to follow. Thanks again! :)
TiffenyWow: Fantastic. By my 4th bow I felt like a professional. Thanks so much for posting this.
TiffenyWow: Fantastic. By my 4th bow I felt like a professional. Thanks so much for posting this.
Meet The DuHaime's: wow this is much easier than the way I've been doing! Thanks for sharing!!!! I make my 2 girls bows all the time!
mizzundrzt00d: Quick, straight to the point tutorial...Thanks!!
Fandom Video's: This video is awesome, I have bought so many tutorials and watched some on you tube and have never been able to do this boutique bow but because of you and your video I can the first time trying, thanks so much!!
Kandy Jonker: This was so informative and helpful!! Thank you!!
jennyouthwife: AWESOME!!! I have been looking for hours for a great instruction for making hair bows for my girls. I hate that people are greedy and what you to pay for this. How sad. The other instructions on the web were hard to see or even understand. You did a great job...It was so easy to follow! Thanks!!!!
JESSICA CINTRON: Finally a bow tutorial I can understand! Thank you so much!! Great video!
BeanerLover: You have really good instructions. Thank you so much. I love how they're free too...while others try to make a profit smh. Great job.
xxjasminexx07: thanks so much for sharing your talent! i've been wanting to learn how to make bows jus like these for my nieces. :)
B B Rosser: Thanks for the beautiful lesson!
Chad Fair: WOW!!! thank you so much. i have made several bows for my girls, and this by far is the best i have seen!
Judy Tsai Libertor: This is SO clear and straight forward. I've actually PURCHASED instructions on eBay and have gotten totally fed up. Thank you so much for sharing.
Marimar Santiago: LOVE IT!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE TUTORIAL, IT HAS BECOME VERY HANDY NOW THAT MY ARTHRITIS IS GETTING WORST... NO SEWING!!! NO NEEDLES!!! YAY!!! GOD BLESS YOUR TALENT!!!
Ford-Torres Kreations: OMG I learned how to make this style bow from you and have been making bows since dec. , I am 7 mos preggo and was gonna make some today and totally drew a blank!! I just made some a few weeks ago...AAAAHHHHHHGGGHHHH I had to come back here to "learn" again OMG CRAZY thank you so MUCH!!!
lindsayscrap: thanks so much for sharing! i bought a bow maker to make hair bows for my daughter and for gifts, but they never looked right. this is sooo much better! thanks again for sharing what you know.
dhdozier: Wonderful job - thanks!
Hot Mess Mama: That is an awesome idea!!!!!!!! =) Thanks for sharing!!
Meet The DuHaime's: wow i've been doing this a much harder way!! thanks for this tut!!!
musicalgirlbella: Thanks. This helped me a lot!!! :)
Smiley813622: hehehe "shameless" plug there?? LOL! Love it! Thank you so much! You make it look so easy! And it is really pretty!! I am checking out your site right now! ;-)
Chris Larson: very good tutorial!! THANK YOU! (genius with the hair clip)
MyPinkRainbow: great vid, i have paid almost 500 bucks for useless instructions from others, and i finally get it you are very good and gee all that wasted $ the ones you pay for dont even compair to your instructions , awesome lady thanks for posting and not charging people , i love to wear bows and now havea grand daughter to make them for and have been trying to do this for 4 yrs
HairHardware: @RollTide529 You can try looping the floss or sheer ribbon around the center two times before tying off. That should hold it tight enough to prevent any slipping when tying.
Amber Browning: thank you sooo much!!! that really helps!!
SKRK: thanks for posting this, you've been very helpful
Celesa Williams: This is THE best tutorial I've seen. This meathod Is by far the easiest for me. For those who've asked I get my salon clips at sallys beauty supply.
Keisha Ellis: Thank you i am a single parent of four girls this was very helpful love youe videos very detailed.
Denshi Galvez: very helpfull! thanks for sharing!
Chris Rickert: Nice bow! Thanks!
CRAFTMANIA: Love it! ❤❤
HairHardware: @LaurenLuvsULots Sure! You can sign up for our mailing list on our website or we also post them on our facebook page. There is a link from the website. Thanks!
MrTipptiger: realy nice tutorial and enjoyably slow, thanks a lot for you labor
HairHardware: We have a video - "Attaching Barrettes or Clips to your Bows" that is also on the Hair-Hardware YouTube channel. Hope this helps.
jcmarquez87: awesome! Thank you.
RollTide529: When I go to tie my bow, I can't seem to get it tight enough..because I have to double tie and it loosens alot when i go for the 2nd knot...any suggestions?
HairHardware: @mssoto214 To heat seal the ends to prevent the ribbon from fraying.
Merche Csan: Donde puedo encontrar esa pinza que usa para sujetar los lazos ?
Karen Lara: omg i love it love it!!! thanks!!!!! i love your technique!!!!! sorry!!! for my english i need practice! :P But i love your idea!!!! thank you very very much!<3
HairHardware: @barbiefromneptune You need to attach the bow to some type of hardware. You can use french barrettes, alligator clips, pony tail holders, whatever your preference is.
HairHardware: A twisted bow is made the same way, but you need to make much wider angles, or a taller bow.
José Ramírez: Hermosos si los q estan en inglés deberían tener su traducción en español mas útil y practico para los hispanos latinos gracias divinos.
unclefemale12445: i made this bow out of duck tape. it came out really cute!
HairHardware: Glad you like it. This particular bow is made with grosgrain ribbon. Thanks
Toni Beaird: insteading of using the floss, can you just hot glue it somehow?
HairHardware: of course I sell them on my website ;o), but you can also get them at Micahels, Joann Fabrics or any craft store. Some do not sell the barrettes or headbands, though.
RollTide529: thank you. i will have to try that!
Andrea Davis: how do you keep the ribbon from shredding
HairHardware: @zaoregel1 The salon clip does the exact same thing and is a fraction of the price! There is an opening in the middle of the salon clip for the tie off string.
Nancy Walker: I've never seen a bow made using that hair clip... thanks for sharing.....
brandon jones: i have a question if u use sheer riddon do you do the same thing? or do you have to make it diffrent?
HairHardware: To heat seal the ends of the ribbon so it does not fray.
Jasmine W: This will be helpful thank you
Barbara Elizabeth: how do you place a bow on a headband/beanie hat so its interchangeable?? very nice work!!
jamie s: i've searched utube forever,this video is the best ....thanks for sharing your skills.dont' stop making videos
Ana López: excelente gracias
HairHardware: Use Fray Check or heat seal them with a lighter - thanks
Your MAMA: thanks i made a pink one and its pretty
brandon jones: thanks you thank you so much for this video!!!!
MrsSecades: AWESOME!!!! I'm so grateful for this video. I've been trying to learn this kind of bow but everytime I buy a bowmaker etc. its not the right kind.And your not even charging us. God Bless You. Thank You Thank You Thank You.
Bridget LaTrice: Let me say...I never ever leave messages but you take the cake...free instructions! Unheard of...you have the most simplistic easy to understand instructions. I personally own at least 9 copies of instructions all useless...Keep up the giving spirit and hopefully everyone gives back by ordering from you....JOB WELL DONE!
HairHardware: Happy to help. Enjoy!
Vanessa Fafardo: You can get the clips at Sally Beauty Supply or any beauty supply store. The Ribbons you may get themat Joans.
Nicole Forbes: were do you get your ribbon?
Jill Moreno: Do you have the video that shows the part with the lighter? How to make the ends finished?
Mary Vien Alcala: when you put the salon clip it looks like a butterfly pretty honest huh..!i love it..
xotammytam1: You should see how awful my 1st bow came out! ahhh do you have more types of bows to make-like the tutorials for them
schristi: very helpful
Kailee Amanda: do you have to use the floss
Tiffany Bui: omgah thnx for the tutorial my made one for my cuz and she loved it
slpriest94: great directions!!!
sylvia martinez: does it matter what color embroidery floss is used?
Jet Kotee: i love this . especially hair bows :D cus its comming back in style . so yeahh
Brittney Ratley: another way to seal the edges of the ribbon... is a clear-drying glue->like elmers school glue. just put it on the edges neatly. =] try it out.
Alma Ramirez: Hola me gustan mucho sus videos pero tengo un gran problema son en ingles y mi idioma es español por favor poner en el video las medicas de los lazos muchas gracias
Kelsey: if you cut the ends diagonally, they will not fray
rollercoastersrock11: instead of sewing when i make bows i just use a rubber band its so easy :P. You can cover up the rubber band with ribbon
Celesa Williams: Oh and the ribbon will fray if only cut on a diagonal. Cutting it just helps it not fray as badly. You HAVE to use fray check or heat seal for no fraying!
TwinkieMom2002: Where can I purchase a jumbo salon clip? I have checked with Michael's and two beauty supply stores and been unable to locate one. Thanks!
hairandmakeupme: O wow! I like this way...seems easier
HairHardware: we also sell them at hair-hardware
HairHardware: @tylerpitzer2125 Keep trying, you will get it! My first bows looked awful and took me along time to make. It just takes some practice.
Jasmine Delgado: thank you so m,uch this helped me alot :D
Alejandra Garcia: How long is your ribbon???
Andreamstidham90: What r the things called that u put between bows?? I'm looking for some on the web other then more ribbon or rhinestones something I can buy in bulk but that give my bows a cute one of a kind look but I can't seem to find them I've tried bow center pieces and other things but no luck
Barbie B.: how do you put this in your hair?
fuckyeahhh: to weld the ends of the ribbon
Jonathan Beiler: thank you thank you thank you! i made a bow like this and it just did not look that pretty and i felt like i had two left hands!
Ney Rose: I think it's 44 inches but the folded ribbon is 22 inches (:
benita lopez: woooo asi de facil
kaleialoha1010: why do you need the lighter?
rubbersunny: okay....somehow its really hard for me to do the loops and it results in the mess up of my bow! right?? HELP!!!!
Haley Yelah: k ? but how do you get it in your hair ? dont you need some sort of clip ? ?
Lindianne Bispo: queria saber as medidas... português cm?
Pat Hughes: Where is the end of the tutorial / finishing steps???
HairHardware: It just take a little practice - you can do it.
xoxKirahB00: I'm pretty sure my mom doesn't want me to get EVERYTHING for my hair bow making online is it possible I can get it in stores? And I wanna know where I can get alligator clips...someone PLEASEEE RESPOND
im_batgirl: instead of using a salon clip you should purchase an alligator clip that i purchased from another youtuber. very handy when i make my bows. you can actually slide the string into the middle, its perfect for bow making. it's called the gator bite. very handy but pretty expensive clip...
Couponing with Nat: do you sell the hairbows