How to Make a Bow

You will need ribbon....

 

Cut your ribbon to 18 inches then fold in half

 

Crease the ribbon real good with your finger

This will be the center of your bow

 

Criss cross the ribbon like so

 

Then you will bring the criss cross part up to meet the top

 

 

Then you will pinch the bow ....you may have to fold it back and forth (think accordion)

 

 

I usually just take a piece of ribbon tie a knot in it and tie it in the middle, but I have been making bows for awhile, if you're new you might want to try a trash tie it will hold your bow for you

 

 

 

 

 

I use a pony tail holder, but you could use a barrette or alligator clip

 

I wrap the ends of the knotted ribbon around the holder and hot glue

 

 

Here is the end result.....don't worry if it doesn't look perfect I'm sure the special girl you made it for will think its beautiful!