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Bow Necklace

  • Completed Project: Bow Necklace Picture #1

A Kitsch alternative to a bow tie!

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  1. Step 1

    Step 1

    Take a piece of ribbon in you desired length.

  2. Step 2

    Cut a second piece of ribbon 1 inch longer than the first


  3. Step 3

    Step 3

    Sew or glue together the end

  4. Step 4

    Step 4

    The bow should now resemble a loop


  5. Step 5

    Step 5

    Finding the centre, fold each edge of the ribbon behind itself towards the centre- this will give you the pretty bow shape.

  6. Step 6

    Step 6

    Using your spare hand wrap cotton around the centre of the bow

  7. Step 7

    Repeat this again for the second bow

  8. Step 8

    Step 8

    Place the smaller bow on top and line the centres

  9. Step 9

    Using a thinner ribbon wrap this around both bows covering the cotton

  10. Step 10

    Step 10

    Glue or sew the end

  11. Step 11

    Step 11

    Using a hot needle CAREFULLY make a hole either side

  12. Step 12

    Apply a jump ring and attach to a chain



  13. Step 13

    Step 13

    Decorate as desired!

    Buttons...badges…beads…rhinestones…

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Janet

Janet

16 Apr 00:29

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?

Sarah

Sarah

16 Apr 00:50

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.

Jasmin N.

16 Apr 01:09

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

ashieebo

16 Apr 01:44

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

Janet

Janet

16 Apr 02:47

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

Cat Morley

Cat Morley

16 Apr 10:00

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

Sarah

16 Apr 14:55

Thanks everyone!
xx

Erika A.

Erika A.

16 Apr 16:05

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

ʎǝɔɐɹƃ

ʎǝɔɐɹƃ

16 Apr 18:12

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

Alexis K.

Alexis K.

17 Apr 02:46

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.

Sarah

Sarah

17 Apr 16:48

Thanks all!

Gracey,the land of sheep would welcome you! :p

I would love to see your finished necklace Alexis :o)

xx

Darling Niki

Darling Niki

18 Apr 00:47

OOOOhhh thanks for the bow tutorial included in this necklace!! I have tried so many ways before and they end up looking funny. This was super easy!! Thanks :-) I used some hello kitty ribbon to make hair bows :-) Finally!!!

Rosie Riot

Rosie Riot

19 Apr 13:19

Thank you for this I just made one it looks so cute in my hair.

Sarah

Sarah

20 Apr 00:16

Thanks everyone for your comments and favourites :D
xx

EbonyMae.

EbonyMae.

20 Apr 10:28

aww this is adorable! i digg the hello kitty in the pic <3

X Polka-Dot X

X Polka-Dot X

24 May 22:31

this is soo cute i had to make one!
i made mine into a hairclip instead :D

molly g

molly g

26 May 11:05

omg! adorable! where did u get the hello kitty applique? its so cute

louishin.

louishin.

30 May 18:34

I <3 the idea of making it into a hair clip!
they are soo cute!!!

Rainshadow

Rainshadow

13 Aug 06:34

I'm completely lost at the step where you make the loop into the bow shape. I read the comment that you posted explaining it to someone else, and I'm still totally lost. Any other ideas on how to explain it?

Katti!

Katti!

14 Sep 09:30

so cute!
especially with hello kitty!
=D

Victoria<3

Victoria<3

18 Mar 22:33

thats pretty ah-mazin'! i need to try it!!!

Leelee-Bean

Leelee-Bean

05 May 18:48

I'm gonna try making one tonight :)
I LOVE HELLO KITTY x

Koyelia S.

Koyelia S.

26 May 11:07

too good!

Ezme

Ezme

27 May 11:52

uber cute! i love! <3 x

♥ R.a.c.h.e.l. ♥

♥ R.a.c.h.e.l. ♥

07 Sep 18:57

sO cute!! :)

TiNKS_SiSTER_iS_HERE

TiNKS_SiSTER_iS_HERE

07 Sep 23:22

this is a really easy way to make a bow. I like it!! :D

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April 15, 2008 23:14

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