How to Make a One of a Kind Back-to-School Hair Bow

It is so easy to make a one of a kind back-to-school hair bow using satin ribbon, iron-on transfers, and Bowdabra!! Great way to customize and personalize a hair bow for a special little girl. These back to school bows can be made in the school colors, too.

Supplies for Personalized Back-to-School Hair Bow

• 24″ length 1½” satin ribbon
• 18″ length ¼” satin ribbon
• 3″ length ¼” satin ribbon
• One covered elastic hair tie
• 18″ length Bowdabra bow wire
• Strong liquid adhesive or hot glue
• Printable iron-on transfer sheet
• Pattern for graphics
• Bowdabra bow wire
• Bowdabra Bow Making & Design Tool

Instructions for Making the Personalized Back-to-School Hair Bow

1. Dovetail the ends of the 1½” ribbon by folding the ribbon in half lengthwise and cutting away the tip at an angle. Quickly pass all ribbon ends through a flame to seal the ends.
2. Print the graphics following the directions provided with the iron-on transfer, remembering to reverse or mirror the image. Position the transfers on the dovetailed ends of the wide ribbon.
3. Fold the Bowdabra bow wire in half and place in the Bowdabra. Tuck the wire ends under the Bowdabra so they are out of the way.
4. Place the ¼” ribbon in the Bowdabra leaving a 6″ tail.
5. With the remaining 12″ make a two-loop bow, ending with a second 6″ tail.
6. Place with 1½” ribbon in the Bowdabra lace down, leaving an 8″ tail.
7. With the remaining 16″ make a two-loop fold-and-twist bow, ending with a second 8″ tail.
8. Compress the ribbons in the Bowdabra with the Bowdabra wand. Pass the ends of the bow wire through the loop, and tighten.
9.  Slide the hair tie onto one of the wire ends, and tie a secure knot. Bring the wire ends to the back side of the bow, and tie a second knot. Trim the wire ends.
10. Working of the back side of the bow, wrap the 3″ length of ¼” ribbon around the center of the bow. Secure in place with strong liquid adhesive or hot glue.
11. Now you’re ready to show off your school spirit on the first day back to school.

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