How to Make Baby Hair Bows: 14 Steps
Creating baby hair bows can be a fun and rewarding project, allowing you to create unique and stylish accessories for your little one. With just a few materials and some creativity, you’ll have a collection of adorable bows in no time! Follow these 14 steps to make your own baby hair bows.
1. Gather materials: To make baby hair bows, you will need ribbon (satin or grosgrain), alligator clips, a hot glue gun, scissors, a ruler or measuring tape, and embellishments (optional).
2. Choose your ribbon: Select the color and width of the ribbon that you would like for your hair bow. A width between ⅜-inch and 1-inch is suitable for baby hair bows.
3. Cut the ribbon: Measure and cut two pieces of ribbon, one longer than the other. The longer piece will form the main bow, while the shorter piece will serve as the center knot.
4. Heat-seal the ends: To prevent fraying, gently run a lighter or lit candle flame along the cut edges of the ribbon pieces.
5. Create loops: Fold both ends of the longer ribbon piece towards the center, overlapping them slightly to form two loops on either side.
6. Adjust loops: Ensure that both loops are aligned and symmetrical by adjusting their size and shape accordingly.
7. Secure loops with glue: Using a hot glue gun, apply a small dot of glue in the center of the overlapping ribbons to hold the loops in place.
8. Prepare alligator clip: Open the alligator clip and apply a line of hot glue along its flat top side.
9. Attach main bow to clip: Press the center of your looped ribbon onto the glued surface of the alligator clip, holding it in place until it adheres securely.
10. Create center knot: Take your shorter ribbon piece and fold it into a small loop, with one end overlapping the other by about ¼-inch.
11. Glue center knot: Apply a small dot of glue on the overlapped ends of the smaller loop, and press them together to create a secure knot.
12. Attach center knot to bow: Apply another dot of glue in the center of your main bow (covering the previous glue dot) and press the center knot onto it, holding it securely until it adheres.
13. Add embellishments (optional): If desired, you can add embellishments such as small flowers, beads, or buttons to the center knot by using hot glue to adhere them in place.
14. Allow bows to dry: Give your newly created baby hair bows enough time to dry and set before allowing your little one to wear them.
Now you know how to make baby hair bows in just 14 steps! With practice and experimentation, you can create a variety of styles and colors for any occasion. Enjoy crafting these adorable accessories for your baby or as thoughtful gifts for friends and family.