How to Make a Ribbon Hair Bow with Flowers

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cut a length of lace to measure 25 centimeter (9.8 in).

   It should be at least 5 centimeter (2.0 in) width, for a decent bow size.
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   Step 2: Cut a length of skinny ribbon to the same measurement (25cm).

   , Loop the lace piece around.
   
   Sew or glue together where it joins. , Join in the same place and same way as the lace loop. , This forms the distinctive bow shape.
   
   Sew or glue the pinched part in place. , This covers up the unfinished look and provides a surface for attaching the flower applique to.
   
   Glue or sew the piece of ribbon at the back to secure it, where it joins in a loop.
   
   Leave a space behind the loop to make room for the clip or elastic you'll be adding shortly. ,, If adding an elastic, do a loop knot to keep it in place, or glue in place.
   
   For the clip, glue in place. , One very simple yet pretty flower ribbon hair bow.
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   Step 3: Form the bow shape.

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   Step 4: Loop the skinny ribbon around the center of the lace loop.

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   Step 5: Pinch the two fabric loops together at the middle.

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   Step 6: Attach a small piece of ribbon around the center cinched part.

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   Step 7: Glue the flower applique onto the middle ribbon piece.

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   Step 8: Slide a hair clip or hair elastic behind the middle looped ribbon piece.

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