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Bow Necklace

A Kitsch alternative to a bow tie!

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Take a piece of ribbon in you desired length.
Cut a second piece of ribbon 1 inch longer than the first
Sew or glue together the end
The bow should now resemble a loop
Finding the centre, fold each edge of the ribbon behind itself towards the centre- this will give you the pretty bow shape.
Using your spare hand wrap cotton around the centre of the bow
Repeat this again for the second bow
Place the smaller bow on top and line the centres
Using a thinner ribbon wrap this around both bows covering the cotton
Glue or sew the end
Using a hot needle CAREFULLY make a hole either side
Apply a jump ring and attach to a chain
Decorate as desired!

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Janet

Apr 16, 2008 12:29am

I don't exactly get the part of when
Finding the centre, fold each edge of the ribbon behind itself towards the centre- this will give you the pretty bow shape.Help?

Hi Janet,
I think i have made it sound more complicated than it is!
u need to fold the ribbon in half length ways so it creates a pinch in the centre.
The ribbon should be folded outwards and pushed towards itself
One side should have 2 folds and the reverse should have 3.
i hope this hasnt confused you further!
xx

Jasmin N.

Apr 16, 2008 1:09am

OK, im not using this design for necklaces, but for cards. And maybe when i make bow ties for masks... if i get more plaster bandages for masks :( it soo cute, i wuvs them 9though i HATE hello kitty)

ashieebo

Apr 16, 2008 1:44am

Super cute! I'll have to try this for sure!

Janet

Apr 16, 2008 2:47am

A bit confusing but I think I'll just try and see what'll happen.
=]

Cat Morley

Apr 16, 2008 10:00am

I think you've explained that really well Sarah, I wouldn't know how to put it any better. I can't wait to try this out. Jasmin - how could you hate Hello Kitty? she rocks :)

Sarah

Apr 16, 2008 2:55pm

Thanks everyone!
xx

Erika A.

Apr 16, 2008 4:05pm

This is awesome, I can't wait to make some!

ʎǝɔɐɹƃ

Apr 16, 2008 6:12pm

I LOVE THIS :D
You rock :D
I am going to move to Wales :D

Alexis K.

Apr 17, 2008 2:46am

I just made this and it's so cute! One thing it's easier to first wrap the thread around the small bow and then put on top of the large bow that hasn't been wrapped yet and then wrap it.