Good day, my dear friends! When the time for the holidays approaches (especially last bells and September 1), an item such as a ribbon bow becomes especially relevant. This accessory is so popular among schoolchildren, mothers and just needlewomen that I couldn’t ignore it and decided to devote a whole post to bows.
Various kinds of bows are actually found in our lives so often that we don’t even notice it - in jewelry, clothes, even used as an element of a school uniform... In general, if you want to learn how to make bows from a variety of types of ribbons, then welcome !
Beautiful DIY ribbon bows: master classes
In fact, learning how to tie even the most complex bows yourself is not that difficult. Instructions with a large number of photos, which I have prepared for you today in abundance, will help with this. There will be both selections from the Internet and unique master classes specially prepared for you.
How to make satin ribbon bows: step-by-step instructions
Satin ribbons are the most popular material for creating small masterpieces. Smooth, shiny, relatively inexpensive ribbons have always attracted the attention of needlewomen from all over the world. The material has found application in a variety of creative fields, not with the exception of steel and decorations based on various types of bows.
To create accessories, you can use ribbons of different widths, but it all depends on the chosen design and execution technique. Let's start with the simplest types.
The simplest classic bow
The basic bow that any beginner should learn to make is presented below. For it, you can take either a narrow or a very wide ribbon - it will work from any one.
Work process:
- Fold the ribbon by placing the two halves over the index fingers of both hands.
- Cross the halves and insert one into the other.
- Tighten the product. Ready!
You can make a chic decoration based on such a bow. It will be enough just to fill it with waterproof glue or shiny acrylic varnish, then attach the rings to which the chain will be fastened.
The same bow will not be difficult to tie on a fork; with its help it will turn out more neat and even (although you can create a very beautiful accessory on your fingers). There is also a limitation for such an “assistant” - it is useful only when creating very small bows; for larger products you will have to resort to the traditional method.
Double tape
The double bow is made in a slightly different way from the previous one. For it, two rings made of tape and a separately created center, obtained by sealing the edges, are useful.
Fold the two rings in the middle and sew or glue them so that their sides touch. After this, the middle is closed with a pre-made part. The design can be attached to a hairpin or elastic band.
Note!
For this accessory, you need to take a medium or wide ribbon; such beauty will not come out of a thin, narrow material. If your choice goes to a width of 2.5-5 cm, then this will be the ideal solution.
A variation of such a bow of two ribbons can be this analogue: in this case, two rings are superimposed with their centers on each other. You can also experiment with colors - for example, create a red or green bow, or even combine one or more shades in one product.
Try to make more than two layers, take ribbons of different widths and textures. Thus, from one pattern for creating a bow, you can create a wide variety of accessories.
Multi-layered puffy bow
A great option for schoolgirls and more. This bow can easily be placed on a hairpin or comb to attach to your hair. It is based on the two simple bows discussed earlier.
To fold one, you'll need to make a base of two overlapping layers. The ribbons folded in this way will form the back part. The front one is similar to the simplest first bow. At the end they must be connected using glue or thread. Everything is held together by a central piece.
This way you can get more voluminous accessories, like the white bow shown below. There is one difference here - the basis is not two layers, but three.
Romantic and sophisticated, this addition to the image will delight any graduate who wants to indulge in nostalgia. But this option, unlike jewelry for girls, is more adult and feminine, which is exactly what is needed in such cases.
Twisted bow of 3-4 ribbons
A very beautiful bow that is well suited for head decoration. To do this, three or four (or even more) pieces of ribbon of the same width but different lengths need to be sewn together with an infinity sign and placed one inside the other. Design the middle as in a few microns earlier.
Kanzashi
Many beautiful bows are made using the kanzashi technique. This type of creativity came, as you might guess, from distant Japan. In this way, they create magnificent details to complement not only everyday, but also festive outfits.
Bow flower
Making such a flower is not difficult, but painstaking. You will need at least 12 petals, which will need to be pre-cut from a ribbon 2 and 4 cm wide (you can take a different width, but not less than 1.5 cm).
First make the first layer by stringing six wide petals and pulling them together. Place some decoration between the layers and attach the second layer made in the same way. Don't forget the bead in the middle.
Another variation of simple but beautiful petals is located below. Here the flowers come out more pointed.
A more graceful white flower is created below. In the step-by-step photos you can see that the petals for the flower are made by twisting the ends into the middle. Such a bow can consist of either a pair or five or six layers, gradually increasing in the number of elements.
Bow for discharge from the hospital
Newborns (and children in general) deserve the best! That's why I found for you a beautiful bow that will suit both girls and boys. For this you will need a fairly long ribbon (at least three meters).
In the middle, make a winding of several layers and then a knot as in the photo. After this, you will need to pull out several petals formed by the previously folded rings.
Why leave such long ends around the edges? The fact is that you will need to tie them around the long-awaited package, leaving a beautiful middle in front. At one time, I actually bought a five-meter ribbon - the nurse tied it into such beauty that we still remember it with a smile with the whole family.
How to tie a bow from grosgrain ribbon
The good thing about grosgrain ribbon is that, unlike satin, it is less susceptible to various types of damage. The satin one only needs to be hooked once and that’s it – the appearance of the bow is ruined. This trick won’t work with reps, but it also costs more.
Baby bows
The combination of several types of ribbons looks very interesting. In this case, colors are also combined, which, nevertheless, look very organic. The polka dot ribbon is just perfect! Such a bow will decorate a girl’s head for a holiday and in everyday life. For it you will need to connect two folded parts, as was seen earlier in master classes. The top will be decorated with a classic variation.
With elastic band
Assembling a lush bow with an elastic band is not difficult. To do this you will need several layers of bows, decorated as we did earlier. The number of layers is limited only by your imagination and common sense. The difference between this accessory is that underneath it there is a kind of cross with serifs at the ends.
You can connect all this splendor with ribbons 1 cm wide, tying the middle. You can attach the bow to the elastic using a glue gun or something similar.
A bright bow with a school theme explodes early ideas about what a school accessory should be. It's just a bomb!
Butterfly bow
You can even make something like a tie using grosgrain ribbons! Yes, the butterfly will be small, but very impressive. To create it, fold the ribbon, tucking the edges under each other, as in the photo below. You will need three such layers. Attach a longer ribbon underneath so that you can tie it at the back. In MK it is quite short, in this form it can be left for a simple accessory.
Here's another fun variation of the bow tie. Here we use nothing less than bird feathers, connected with a ribbon in the middle. Interesting interpretation of the standard butterfly, isn't it?
By the way, a butterfly bow can also be made from fabric; a master class on this is below.
Bows for gift boxes
To tie a bow on a gift box you will need not only ribbon, but also different types of wrapping paper.
Big bow
A very large accessory for a very large gift. Such a bow can be made from ribbon, but it is better to use wrapping paper, which will take a lot to make such a creation.
Place a small box at the base of the decorative element. There may be a surprise in it or it may just be the basis for such an accessory. Place it in the center of the square, which is covered with its edges at the top and bottom. Fold the free edges as in the photo below (as if you were wrapping an envelope). Press the middle and wrap it with a small piece of paper of sufficient length. Spread the edges to make them as fluffy as possible.
This bow can be used as an independent package or as a decorative part for a huge surprise.
Beautiful for a gift
This next puffy bow has an incredible Christmas feel to it. He literally reeks of them! For this you will need to fold the ribbon as shown below, overlapping and tying several layers together.
Place several bows on top of the design, folded as shown below. Decorate the middle with a beautiful bear in a cap or any other decorative element.
Paper bows: simple, cheap, original. All master classes describe their creation in great detail.
Do you want even more bows for a gift? Read about this in another article.
Nylon bows
Nylon ribbon is traditionally used for graduation and hair decoration. But such bows can also be used for other purposes.
A simple bow on a fork is created in just a couple of minutes. To do this, you take a fork, thread a thin ribbon in the middle, and a thicker one on top. Wrap the thicker tape around the tines of the fork many times, forming a braid. A thinner ribbon becomes the central part of such a flower.
A semicircular metal template will help you “cut” the petals using a small resemblance to a soldering iron. To do this, two ribbons - nylon and satin - must be folded as shown below. After this, the middle is bent inward and you will need a lot of such petals. They merge into one layer, then into another, etc., until you get a lush multi-layered bow that can be used to decorate your hair.
In the next accessory, nylon tape is used only as an additional accessory, decorating a base made of fabric. You can create such beauty in a few minutes, and decorated with nylon ribbon it will look even richer.
The next bow belongs to the gift category, but I decided to put it in this section because it is made of nylon ribbon. For it, you will need to fold the tape in many layers, and make a cut in the middle, which will need to be tied with a thin fishing line, around which the ends will be tied. Now comes the most important stage: you need to pull out all the ends of the folded ribbon to get a very fluffy structure.
This bow will decorate a Christmas tree or simply decorate your apartment.
A similar accessory can be made from thicker tape and even burlap. It will be more difficult to pull out the ends, but the effect will be more unexpected and extraordinary.
Photos of other beautiful bows
How can they not register them! In the form of elegant brooches, bracelets and much more. For example, the accessory below will be an interesting addition to a holiday outfit.
Another lace bow with a bead inside.
In general, thanks to lace, even the simplest design begins to look more original and festive.
Just look how you can decorate your handle by adding several layers of lace and satin ribbons.
A bow on the headband will turn an ordinary girl into a doll hurrying to the ball.
Roses as bows. Wonderful, isn't it?
The bow on the dress looks very impressive and original.
Sincerely, Anastasia Skoracheva
To make the “Floral Bow” headband you will need:
- narrow ribbon of light lilac color.
- plastic bezel 1.3 cm wide.
- scissors.
- pink rhinestones with a diameter of 4 mm.
- lighter.
- wide pink satin ribbon.
- fuchsia satin ribbon of medium width.
- lilac felt.
- glue gun.
- a piece of decorative braid imitating silver rhinestones.
Sequence of work.
First you need to process the rim.
The future bow will not adhere well to its flat surface; this will require a narrow ribbon.
The edge of the light lilac ribbon needs to be singed so that it does not fray while wearing the headband. Then you should wrap the rim with this narrow ribbon, remembering to make even distances between each turn. It is not necessary to wrap the rim frequently, the main thing is to cover the main part of the surface of the rim.
The glue should be distributed in an even layer, and along the entire line of contact between the tape and the rim. It is important to ensure that excess adhesive does not protrude beyond the tape.
You can temporarily remove the headband so that it does not interfere, and begin creating a floral bow. To do this, you need a wide tape, from which you need to prepare squares with sides of 50 mm. A total of 24 such blanks for the rim will be required.
From each square you need to make three-dimensional parts. Taking one piece in your hands, you need to bend it, following the diagonal line, to form a triangle.
The resulting workpiece must now be folded in half and the action repeated twice more. The result is a triangular piece, bent in four layers.
Having placed the cuts towards the bottom, you need to trim them with scissors, correcting any possible irregularities, and immediately scorch them with fire to solder them together. It is important to do this carefully so that the tape does not burn or become covered with black opalines, but at the same time, each layer of fabric must be processed.
A strong seam formed at the site of scorching. The entire petal at this point must be turned out.
The volumetric petal is ready, all that remains is to make the same ones from other pink squares.
Now you need to make a leaf for each petal. For this you need a fuchsia ribbon of medium width. You should prepare 4.5 cm sections from it. Their total number should correspond to the petals.
All leaves also need to be created separately. Taking the first piece in your hands, you need to place it face up.
Then fold it in half along its entire length, matching the edges and hiding the wrong side inside.
Squeezing the fold line with your fingers, you need to cut off the upper corner at a slight angle. In this case, the fold should remain unchanged.
The inclined cut must be singed while simultaneously soldering the fold of the tape together.
The workpiece can be straightened, the petal is almost ready.
Similar leaves need to be made from other segments.
Next, the petals and leaves need to be combined. The lower part of the petal should be greased with glue and attached to the pointed part of the leaf, retreating 2-3 mm.
The bottom cut of the leaf must be wrapped on both sides of the petal.
Holding in this position, the cut must be treated with fire, soldering.
This action must be repeated with all the leaves and petals, combining them.
Now you can start assembling the bow. To create the first row, you need to glue two petals together, aligning their side parts.
In the second row you need to place the parts towards the bottom side of the first level. Three petals should be glued between the parts of the first row.
Then the two petals need to be secured in the center.
And glue one more piece on the edges, as shown in the photo.
This is how the first half of the bow turned out. After repeating all the steps, you need to make a similar half.
Having attached the halves of the bow to the felt, you need to cut out the base according to their shape. It should be in the shape of a pyramid.
You will need 2 of these parts, of the same size. They should be glued to the underside of the bow halves. These bases will cover the intersection points of the petals and make it easier to attach the bow to the headband.
The remaining two petals now need to be attached at the very beginning of the bow halves, giving them a neat and complete look. Both parts are ready, you can start attaching the bow to the headband.
Stepping back 8 cm from the edge of the rim, you need to glue the first bow blank, placing the bottleneck upward.
The “Floral Bow” headband is ready!
All little fashionistas love various headbands and bows. Today I suggest you combine two tasks and make a very beautiful and stylish headband with a bow.
It’s not at all difficult to make; even a novice needlewoman can do it.
To make an openwork bow you will need:
satin ribbon 5 cm wide (approximately 30 cm)
satin ribbon 1 cm wide
beads
needle and thread matching the color of the ribbons.
Let's start making:
Fold the wide ribbon in half so that the cuts are in the middle. Sew at the junction and slightly gather, thus forming a bow.
Now let’s start decorating our bow with flounces made from a narrow ribbon.
We make two stitches on the needle, and with the third we sew the shuttlecock to the bow. We only attach the top part of the bow.
This is the kind of shuttlecock fold I get.
The sewn fold needs to be secured again so that it does not “walk” along the thread.
Sew the rows.
Let's turn.
We hide the ends.
You can sew on the beads right away, or you can sew them on a ready-made bow. At your discretion, the beads can be sewn on or glued with a hot gun.
We attach the bow to the headband with a ribbon.
That's all, the original headband with an openwork bow is ready.
I can imagine how happy your little fashionista will be if she received such beauty as a gift.
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The “trick” of such a headband is that when using different fabrics, it turns out to be double-sided, and it can be worn as two different headbands. The main thing is to carefully process all the seams and remove the ends of the threads so that the work looks neat from all sides.
You will need:
2 or more types of fabric for the headband (it is better to choose fabric of similar quality and density, and in different matching colors);
Elastic tape;
Scissors;
Sewing machine;
Lace and safety pin.
1. Measure the circumference of your head and create a pattern. Keep in mind that the back of the headband will be gathered with elastic.
2. Add a centimeter for seam allowances and cut out 4 headband pieces from different fabrics.
3. Place the pieces right sides together and stitch as shown in the photo.
4. Attach a safety pin to the end of the cord and turn the pieces out using this design.
5. Iron the inside out part of the back of the headband and stitch along both long sides, leaving about 0.7 cm.
6. Determine the length of elastic you will need. Thread the elastic through the back of the headband. Stitch several times on one side. Assemble the part with an elastic band and secure it on the other side in the same way.
7. Iron the front of the bandage. Fold the edges of the fabric from the unsewn sides inward, as shown in the photo.
8. Place the back piece of the headband into the front piece and stitch several times as shown in the photo. Repeat on the other side. Ready!
2. Hair band made of fabric with an elastic band: master class
In fact, this is a slightly lighter version of the bandage from the previous master class. The difference here is that you will need a wider elastic band (at least 2 cm wide). An elastic band with some kind of decor (colored, with gold or silver thread, etc.) will look good.
You will need:
Colored elastic tape of medium width (2−3 cm);
Scissors;
Pins;
Sewing machine.
1. Decide on the length and width of the future bandage. Create a pattern - you need one piece (you can use the diagram from Master Class 1 as a guide). Cut out two identical pieces of the headband, not forgetting the seam allowances.
2. Pin the pieces right sides together. Tuck and iron the seams on the short sides as shown in the photo.
3. Place an elastic band between the pieces and stitch as shown in the photo.
4. Turn the bandage inside out.
5. Iron the bandage.
6. Fold the seam allowances of the free short side inwards and press. Place the second edge of the elastic band inside and machine stitch. Ready.
3. Wide knitted headband: master class
You will need:
Knitted fabric;
Sewing machine;
Scissors;
Threads, needle.
1. Focusing on the desired length and width of the headband, create a pattern and cut out a piece from knitwear, as shown in the photo. Don't forget about seam allowances.
2. Fold the piece in half lengthwise, right sides inward, and stitch.
3. Turn the bandage inside out, fold the edges of the unsewn sides inward and sew by hand or by machine.
4. Leather headband: master class
This headband can be made from either natural or artificial leather. In this case, the material used is from an old handbag - perhaps you will use an unnecessary piece of leather or a strap.
You will need:
Artificial or genuine leather;
Elastic tape (preferably in skin color);
Durable glue;
Scissors;
Sewing machine;
1. Cut out leather parts in the form of two strips.
2. Form and glue a bow from one of the strips, as shown in the photo. Glue the bow to the second strip in the center.
3. Make cuts on the edges of the leather part of the future headband. Thread an elastic band through them and stitch them together as shown in the photo. Ready!
5. Hairband with fabric flowers: master class
Depending on the fabric you choose, the headband can turn out to be delicate and romantic or a bright and noticeable accessory. The raw edges of the fabric will give the work a slight carelessness and originality.
You will need:
Thick fabric for the base of the bandage;
Thin fabric for decoration (chiffon, silk);
Several beads;
A pair of regular hair ties;
Tailor's pins;
Scissors;
Needle and thread;
Sewing machine.
1. Decide on the length and width of the bandage. Cut out the base piece on the bias.
