Little girls know that a hair bow makes every outfit better.
Whether it's a hair bow for a little girl, a cockade for a hat or a decoration on the lapel of a dress or blouse, bows are a classic feminine touch that never go out of style. The four-looped princess bow is an attractive variation on the basic bow and takes well to being layered with multiple colors of ribbon. With just a little work, you can create your own triple layer princess bow to match any outfit or style.
Instructions
1. Lay out the 1-inch-wide ribbon flat on a clear work surface. Center the 3/4-inch-wide ribbon on top of the 1-inch ribbon so that there is 1/8 inch showing at the top and bottom. Use small dots of glue every 4 inches to secure the ribbons together. Lay the books on top of the ribbons along the length to hold them flat for two hours while the glue dries.
2. Cut a 6-inch length from the 1/2-inch-wide ribbon and set aside. Lay the remaining length of the 1/2-inch-wide ribbon over the layered ribbons, again centering it vertically on the wider ribbon. Use small dots of glue every 3 inches to secure the ribbons together. Lay the books on top of the ribbons along the length to hold them flat for two hours while the glue dries.
3. Cut a 1-yard length of upholstery thread. Thread the needle and pull the ends of the thread even, then knot off the ends. Set the threaded needle aside for use later.
4. Clamp the end of the layered ribbon under your thumb with less than 1/2 inch protruding up toward the palm and the rest of the length falling down the back of your hand. The layered side should be facing outward, away from the rest of your hand.
5. Wrap the ribbon loosely twice around the breadth of your hand and back to the pinkie, being careful to keep the ribbon flat as you wrap. Pinch the overlapped ribbon at the center back and lift it cautiously off your hand, keeping the loops secured as you lift it free.
6. Bring the threaded needle up through the center of the overlapped point at the center back of the looped ribbons. Poke up through the center front of the looped ribbons and draw the thread all the way through. Wrap the thread loosely several times around the crossed ribbons at this middle point.
7. Start drawing the thread tight, adjusting the two loops on each side of the pinched middle until they are an even spread resembling a butterfly's wings. When you are satisfied with the spread of the loops, wrap the thread tightly around the middle and pass the needle through several times to secure it.
8. Tie a single knot in the center of the short length of 1/2-inch-wide ribbon and pull it tight. Wrap the ribbon around the center point of the bow with the knot centered in front. Wrap the tails around the back and stitch or glue them in place in back. Trim off the tails of the ribbons so that they don't show at the front.
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