Simple 5 Minute Hair Bow

--This was so much easier than I expected! 

Supplies: 

--Ribbon of your choice, 1-2" in width       --glue gun

--Tape measure                                     --pencil

--Scissors                                             --double-pronged alligator clip 
--Hair clip                                             --contrasting thin ribbon for center

Directions:

1.  Decide on size of the hair bow you would like, double that size, and cut.  I like the size that a 12" piece of ribbon gives, about a 6" bow. 

2.  Fold the ribbon in half.  Use a pencil to mark the underside of the ribbon--this won't be seen.

3.  Use the glue gun to place a stream of glue down the center of the ribbon, over the pencil mark.  Fold the ends of the ribbon over so they meet in the glue in the center.  Use a clip, such as a double-pronged alligator clip, to hold in place (this is very handy!).

4.  Remove clip once glue is dry.  Place a small drop of glue on top of the ribbon, where the two ends meet, in the middle.  Fold in half, lengthwise, and hold in place with clip. 

5.  After the ribbon is folded over and glued in place, you will add another fold to the ribbon.  Place a drop of glue on the top of the fold, in the center of the ribbon, and fold back the top section of ribbon. Repeat with the bottom section of the ribbon.  Use a clip to hold in place.   



 

6.  After glue has dried, chose a contrasting ribbon to wrap around the center of your bow.  I always wrap it at least three times.  Before the last time, I drop some glue on the hair clip, center it on the ribbon, and wrap the contrasting ribbon around it.  Glue in place.  You can then sew the clip to the ribbon if you want to make it more secure. 

Ta-Da!  A finished bow!