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Olivier · 11-08-2006, 07:00 AM

This is a beautiful bow .

dray · 11-08-2006, 06:22 PM

Okay girls I have some directions ready do you want me to put them here or open a new bow making thread?

Debbie Ray
sum Toi Yorkies

chachi · 11-08-2006, 06:23 PM

Open up a bow making thread Im Interested

dray · 11-08-2006, 06:37 PM

One more, but I quit-double-sided-ribbon.jpg

first I am going to teach making a bow out of one piece of double sided ribbon

Cut a piece of ribbon 8 inches long. fold the first loop to be sure you over lap the middle a tiny bit at 1 and 1/2 inches

Then fold the ribbon on each side so that you have a perfect 1/4 inch on either side

dray · 11-08-2006, 06:43 PM

Then this is where the piece of cardboard comes in , have it cut at 1 and a half inches and make a line

One more, but I quit-getting-ready-gather.jpg

down the middle. That is where you will start sewing and you will check it on the other side to make sure you have stiched it in the middle.

dray · 11-08-2006, 06:45 PM

Now draw the thread together but not to tight as you want enough width to add bling

dray · 11-08-2006, 06:49 PM

Now start from the edge of the middle of the ribbon and thread some bling through the needle and attach on the other side

dray · 11-08-2006, 06:52 PM

Next you are going to sew on one or two rubber bands most handlers want two band because the bows will last longer

Make sure you sew the rubber band on so it will set straight up and down, note the picture as then it will set straight on the head.

dray · 11-08-2006, 06:58 PM

Next we are going to shape it and starch it or spray with Acrylic sealer. I make so many that I shape them on knitting needles large for the middle and a bit smaller for the sides.

One more, but I quit-knitting-needles.jpg

I will do ten at a time, spray till wet and let dry until stiff, if you have heat like a fire place or a heater vet they get nice and hard. Years ago when I first started and I just made them for myself I used ink pens to starch one at a time

dray · 11-08-2006, 07:05 PM

To remove twist one needle or pen if that is what you are using at a time.
It may sound like a lot of work but I can make one in about a minute.

your first bows will not be perfect unless you have paid attention!!! If you want more I can keep going on the double bows with lace in the middle and one sided ribbon. It is all done the same but you have to hold a bit more ribbon, just a bit harder.

Happy Bow making!!

Debbie Ray
www.sumtoiyorkies.com

dray · 11-08-2006, 07:06 PM

I hope you all enjoy this as I am not good on the computer and this was a lot of work!!!!!!!

vainchick5 · 11-09-2006, 02:36 PM

OMG now I want to go home and try it out..lol..You are too talented for your own good Debbie. Thanks I will have to try this when I get home. Great Ribbons!!! If I suck at it can I buy some of those from you??..lol

MeganS · 11-09-2006, 03:11 PM

Tricia - that bow is lovely. I think you're very talented at it.

Debbie - you're too smart! haha. I'm going to have to try that now. (I'm probably going to end up throwing it out the window - but it's worth a try.

)

dray · 11-09-2006, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeganS

Tricia - that bow is lovely. I think you're very talented at it.

Debbie - you're too smart! haha. I'm going to have to try that now. (I'm probably going to end up throwing it out the window - but it's worth a try.

)

Well I made a lot of ugly ones years ago, there was no one to teach me, but I finally got it figured out and I do have fun making them. But I have more fun teaching.

dray · 11-09-2006, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vainchick5

OMG now I want to go home and try it out..lol..You are too talented for your own good Debbie. Thanks I will have to try this when I get home. Great Ribbons!!! If I suck at it can I buy some of those from you??..lol

I will have to slip some in with the stuff I am sending you all ready, as soon as it gets here.

11-08-2006, 06:23 PM	#18
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Open up a bow making thread Im Interested __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

11-08-2006, 06:43 PM	#20
dray Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 1,123	Then this is where the piece of cardboard comes in , have it cut at 1 and a half inches and make a line down the middle. That is where you will start sewing and you will check it on the other side to make sure you have stiched it in the middle.

11-08-2006, 06:58 PM	#24
dray Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 1,123	Next we are going to shape it and starch it or spray with Acrylic sealer. I make so many that I shape them on knitting needles large for the middle and a bit smaller for the sides. I will do ten at a time, spray till wet and let dry until stiff, if you have heat like a fire place or a heater vet they get nice and hard. Years ago when I first started and I just made them for myself I used ink pens to starch one at a time

11-09-2006, 02:36 PM	#27
vainchick5 YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,588	OMG now I want to go home and try it out..lol..You are too talented for your own good Debbie. Thanks I will have to try this when I get home. Great Ribbons!!! If I suck at it can I buy some of those from you??..lol __________________ Mommy to Coco and Rocco

11-09-2006, 03:11 PM	#28
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	Tricia - that bow is lovely. I think you're very talented at it. Debbie - you're too smart! haha. I'm going to have to try that now. (I'm probably going to end up throwing it out the window - but it's worth a try. ) __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

11-08-2006, 07:00 AM	#16
Olivier Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,999	This is a beautiful bow .

11-08-2006, 06:22 PM	#17
dray Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 1,123	Okay girls I have some directions ready do you want me to put them here or open a new bow making thread? Debbie Ray sum Toi Yorkies

11-08-2006, 06:37 PM	#19
dray Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 1,123	first I am going to teach making a bow out of one piece of double sided ribbon Cut a piece of ribbon 8 inches long. fold the first loop to be sure you over lap the middle a tiny bit at 1 and 1/2 inches Then fold the ribbon on each side so that you have a perfect 1/4 inch on either side

11-08-2006, 06:45 PM	#21
dray Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 1,123	Now draw the thread together but not to tight as you want enough width to add bling

11-08-2006, 06:49 PM	#22
dray Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 1,123	Now start from the edge of the middle of the ribbon and thread some bling through the needle and attach on the other side

11-08-2006, 06:52 PM	#23
dray Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 1,123	Next you are going to sew on one or two rubber bands most handlers want two band because the bows will last longer Make sure you sew the rubber band on so it will set straight up and down, note the picture as then it will set straight on the head.

11-08-2006, 07:05 PM	#25
dray Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 1,123	To remove twist one needle or pen if that is what you are using at a time. It may sound like a lot of work but I can make one in about a minute. your first bows will not be perfect unless you have paid attention!!! If you want more I can keep going on the double bows with lace in the middle and one sided ribbon. It is all done the same but you have to hold a bit more ribbon, just a bit harder. Happy Bow making!! Debbie Ray www.sumtoiyorkies.com

11-08-2006, 07:06 PM	#26
dray Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 1,123	I hope you all enjoy this as I am not good on the computer and this was a lot of work!!!!!!!