Pageant Hair Styles for Girls: Make A Large Tree Top Bow With Streamers

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Make A Large Tree Top Bow With Streamers

A ribbon that holds it's shape is best when making a large decorative bow.

A large multi-loop bow with cascading tails is an elegant decorative touch on a Christmas tree. The large tree-top bow will hold it's shape throughout the holiday season when it is fashioned from wired ribbon. The streamers can be positioned to flow down the front or sides of the tree or be shaped in subtle rolling waves over the branches. Velour, satin or cotton ribbons will match your taste in holiday decor when you make this large bow for your tree.

Instructions

1. Measure your tree from the top to the area where you want the streamers to end. Cut two to four lengths of wired ribbon, five inches longer than this measurement, with fabric shears. Set the streamers or tails aside on your work table.

2. Cut a 30 inch piece of wreath wire with wire cutters. Bend the wire in half at the center point to form a U-shape. Set it on the table in front of you.

3. Unroll a few yards of ribbon from the spool. Hold the ribbon in one hand and pinch the fabric between your fingers about two feet from the end.

4. Form a loop that is 12 inches long and pinch the ribbon in your fingers. Continue forming loops and pinching the ribbon in between your fingers until you have 8 to 10 equally proportioned loops.

5. Place the wire over the center of the bow. The two ends of the wire will be at the back of the bow. Press the U-shape firmly against the front of the bow where the ribbon has been pinched. Twist the ends of wire tightly against the back of the bow to secure it. Fluff the loops to shape the bow.

6. Place the ends of the streamers against the back of the bow. Wrap the wire around the ribbon about four inches from the tops to secure them to the back of the bow. Fasten the loose ends of the wire from the back of the ribbon bow and streamers to the tree top. Arrange the streamers over the branches on the tree. Use a second piece of wire around the tree top to add extra support to the bow.