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Friday, March 20, 2015

How to make circle ribbon bows


I made these circle ribbon bows for our day at Disneyland.  It was the first time I've made circle ribbon bows- they're actually pretty easy.  You can make them by hand, or using your sewing machine.  Here's how-
You'll need:

Ribbon- as many layers as you want. (length will depend on the width of the ribbon and may be a trial and error to get the look you want)
Hair clip
Something for the center
Sewing machine or needle & thread
hot glue gun

I made my first one sewing by hand, but the other 3 using the machine.  The machine was much faster!


First sew the two ends together- right sides together.  So you have one big loop.  Next sew a gathering stitch along the bottom of the ribbon (where the center will be)
Once you've sewing along the bottom, pull your thread to gather the ribbon and it will naturally go into a circle shape like this

Repeat the same with the smaller width ribbon if you want layers. Otherwise go to the next step.

Glue some thin ribbon along the top and inside the top of the hair clip. (this helps from getting hair tangled)

Now it's time to assemble the hair bow! Glue the layers together, then glue the hair pin to the back. Lastly glue your center on.

Ta da!

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