Velvet hair bows are all the rage right now.

Who remembers way back in the day when I made hair bows for my daughter which then turned into a little business selling fancy hair bows on Ebay? It’s like riding a bicycle after all these years. I pulled out my ribbon stash and made a collection my own velvet bows in about 10 minutes.

I used 1″ velvet ribbon but type of ribbon and any size 1/4″ up to 3″ will work.

1. Beginning with a 9 inch tail, tie a bow like normal.
2. If using velvet ribbon, be sure to twist the ribbon before pulling the second loop through. This ensures the velvet sides are all facing forward.
3. Make sure bow loops are the same size.
4. Cut tails to desired length. I cut mine to 8 inches.
5. Using a lighter, carefully heat ribbon ends to seal. This eliminates fraying.
6. Hot clue desired hair clip to back of bow. I used an alligator clip. French clips, snap hair clips or an elastic can be used, as well.

Here is a little video of me in action making a bow.

That is all there is to making your own DIY hair bows.

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