For those of you who make your own bows

[yorkie mad]

Originally Posted by Roxy_Mom

TY for the compliments yorkie_mad and shellygirl. Here is a link that I found merely by accident that is a GREAT how to for a number of different kinds of bows. You have to alter the lengths for dogs but the method is still the same.

Free Hair Bow Instructions: hairbow free directions, hair bow business work at home

I love the little rompa suits saying "My mummy makes my bows ", too cute

[xxmxaxrxyxx]

I sew them by hand...i purchased a video by SueCricket that explained how to make the different type of bows...I was only interested in Show bows for one day I hope to get into the show world! hehe...her video is $25 per dvd.

[Shellygirlky]

Is there a link to Sue Cricket's video? Do you add the buttons and/or beads before or after you stiffen your bows?

[roxies_mom]

I think you add the buttons or other embelishments last. I've made alot of craft projects using stiffener and usually after everything is dry it's easier to add your little extra's.

[xxmxaxrxyxx]

Originally Posted by Shellygirlky

Is there a link to Sue Cricket's video? Do you add the buttons and/or beads before or after you stiffen your bows?

that goes on last well almost depending on if you use bands or barrettes...well actually either one goes last

[Sharly4]

I too sew bows. I use the sewing machine and sew by hand as well. The bow part by machine. The bands and beads by hand. I used to make seasonal ones when I was part of a meetup group and give them away. One per yorkie. Now I just do it for fun for my girls. It sure does give you a sense of pride when people compliment you on your babies and their bows. I just grin ear to ear.

[Roxy_Mom]

Originally Posted by roxies_mom

I think you add the buttons or other embelishments last. I've made alot of craft projects using stiffener and usually after everything is dry it's easier to add your little extra's.

So....do you stiffen the ribbon before you form your bows? I tried that once and by the time I finished my ribbon went limp EEK!

[Roxy_Mom]

Originally Posted by MyBohoBaby

I make bows too!! I havent done them for puppy dogs yet (but SOON WILL BE! YAY) though I do for KIDDOS! I make them for my daughter who had VERY thin baby hair (very similar to yorkie actually).

I would use ALLIGATOR CLIPS! You can get small ones and they are light and hold tight. I cover the clips with ribbon and hot glue gun. Then I tie the bows on after folding them with tooth floss. THen cover that with and secure with more hot glue. I gett most of my supplies on ebay! Buy a bag of alligator clips

I get a lot of supplies off of ebay as well. If I were to use clips I would use alligator clips. I also make bows for kiddos but most of the people I make them for want the snap clippies. I perfer alligator clips though. Do you use embellishments when you make your kids bows?? If so, where do you find them?? I am desperate for cute kids buttons!!

[Roxy_Mom]

Originally Posted by Sharly4

I too sew bows. I use the sewing machine and sew by hand as well. The bow part by machine. The bands and beads by hand. I used to make seasonal ones when I was part of a meetup group and give them away. One per yorkie. Now I just do it for fun for my girls. It sure does give you a sense of pride when people compliment you on your babies and their bows. I just grin ear to ear.

I am going to start using a machine as well. Any advice?

[yorkie mad]

Originally Posted by roxies_mom

I think you add the buttons or other embelishments last. I've made alot of craft projects using stiffener and usually after everything is dry it's easier to add your little extra's.

I never add anything that she could swallow. So I use soft pom poms

Originally Posted by Roxy_Mom

So....do you stiffen the ribbon before you form your bows? I tried that once and by the time I finished my ribbon went limp EEK!

I use regular ribbon mine don't go limp lol