A ponytail is a simple way to fix your hair when you are in a hurry or if your hair just doesn't cooperate with your styling attempts. You quickly pull all the hair to the back of your head, wrap it up in a hair elastic and you are ready to walk out the door. Take a few extra seconds to add a bow-adorned hair elastic to your ponytail, and you both add a stylish embellishment to your outfit and look like you put forth more effort than you really did. Make your own bow ponytail holders for a less-expensive alternative to those in accessory stores and boutiques.
Instructions
1. Measure and cut a 23-inch piece of 1 1/2-inch wide grosgrain ribbon. Grosgrain ribbon is a type of ribbon that has a ribbed texture, unlike satin ribbon which is smooth. The roll of ribbon will say "grosgrain" on it.
2. Line up one of the cut ends of the ribbon with one edge of the cardboard square. Wrap the ribbon down the front of the square and up the back.
3. Bring the ribbon down the front of the square again so it overlaps half the width of the first wrap of ribbon. Wrap the ribbon up the back of the square, overlapping the first wrap by half its width on this side of the square as well.
4. Bring the ribbon back down the front of the square, overlapping the previous wrap by half, and trim the ribbon so the cut edge is flush with the square's bottom edge.
5. Slide the wrapped ribbon off the cardboard square carefully so you don't lose the shape or placement of the wraps.
6. Pinch the center of the wrapped ribbon together to form a bow shape.
7. Wrap thread around the center of the bow, where you are pinching, 10 times. Tie the ends of the thread together and trim them. You can leave the thread attached to the spool until it is time to trim the thread to ensure you have enough to wrap it 10 times.
8. Fold the tails of the bow in half lengthwise and trim them at a 45-degree angle that slants down from the folded edge of the ribbon. Heat the cut ends of the tails with the lighter just long enough for them to begin to melt. This prevents future fraying.
9. Measure and cut an 8-inch piece of 1/2-inch wide grosgrain ribbon. Tie a knot in the center of the ribbon.
10. Place the knot over the center of the bow and use a small dot of hot glue to hold it there. Wrap the tails of the knot around to the backside of the bow. Trim the tails so they overlap by 1/2 inch. Place the hair elastic against the back side of the bow before bringing the tails of the ribbon around so they overlap, holding the hair elastic to the bow. Use a dot of hot glue to secure the overlapping tails of the ribbon.
Tags: hair elastic, down front, down front square, front square, 2-inch wide
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