Where to get Bows? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

hotpod · 04-16-2008, 06:22 PM

ok so i think i want to try the top knot look...does anyone have any suggestions of who to buy some bows from? i kinda want to support someone on yorkie talk. so if anyone knows of some good bow makers. and my puppy is 9 weeks. so what size bow for now do i get? and what size latex bands? i cant pull his hair into a ponytail yet but im just checking out the styles and cool fabrics. also i need to look at some cool BOY bows. they do make them right? and boys wear bows too right?

hotpod · 04-16-2008, 06:44 PM

also where do i get the latex bands???

Ladymom · 04-16-2008, 06:48 PM

I make bows. I have two pages of boy bows on my website. The link is in my signature.

To answer your questions, at nine weeks you should start with getting him used to having his head brushed and messed with. If he's got enough hair, the best thing to do is to start with making a little topknot with a latex grooming band to get him used to the feel of it before adding a bow. I use 1/4" bands. If you get them too big, you'll have to wrap them too many times. The best size bow to start with would be a little 3/8" bow.

Tigerlilyselene · 04-16-2008, 07:07 PM

Where do you usually get the latex bands? Would Wal-mart have them?

Ladymom · 04-16-2008, 07:17 PM

No, Walmart doesn't have bands you can use for topknots. They'll break the hair. Orthodontic bands work well or you can order them. I like:

Dog Bows: Custom Bows, Show Leads, Dog Supplies, Show Dog Bows and Pet Accessories

the color coordinated canine

show off products - wrapping band, latex bands

Isabel · 04-17-2008, 01:38 PM

Hello there!!

I make bows too, and some other stuff!! My bows style is a bit different than the rest, so be sure to have a look and let me know if I can do something for you and your baby!!!

Thanks!

Isabel
The Bows and Tails Boutique

Jezebel Dutches · 04-18-2008, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by hotpod

ok so i think i want to try the top knot look...does anyone have any suggestions of who to buy some bows from? i kinda want to support someone on yorkie talk. so if anyone knows of some good bow makers. and my puppy is 9 weeks. so what size bow for now do i get? and what size latex bands? i cant pull his hair into a ponytail yet but im just checking out the styles and cool fabrics. also i need to look at some cool BOY bows. they do make them right? and boys wear bows too right?

I am so glad you asked. I have been meaning to post information on the adorable bows I found online. You must go to this website Dog Bows Handmade with Love for your Pampered Pet! This lady hand-makes her bows. They are beautiful! They come in 3 different sizes. I would go with the smallest size, until your baby gets bigger. You can get any color, or variety of colors imaginable. They are not very exspensive, I got Jezebel 5 for a little over $20. I would have paid more for them. They come with a pack of latex bands, but they will be too big for your little one. You can definitely tell by the way they are made and packaged this lady does her work out of love!!!

If you PM me with your address I can send you some Latex bands. I have a ton of unopened packages from when I had braces. They are the perfect size, and clear in color.

cyndi03 · 04-18-2008, 09:45 AM

Hi,

I make bows as well. I agree that I'd get your little one use to wearing a latex band would be a great start. We sell the yorkie style bows with either elastics or a small clip. I'm starting to like using the clips hear lately as you can put them on & take them off quite quickly without damaging the hair & keeping the bow in great shape. I usually keep Lulu's hair in a tiny elastic all of the time & when she needs to look all pretty I can just clip the bow on quickly & take it off quickly when she just needs to go to bed or change it to another color : )

Attached is a picture of Lulu wearing a clip on style bow (also available with elastics)
Dog Clothes, Dog Bows, Dog Carriers, Dog Beds - Barking Beauties

SueNCricket 2 · 04-21-2008, 12:06 PM

I have a DVd that shows you just how easy it is to make your own bows. If you can sew 3 stiches, then you can make your own bows, really!
My DVD also shows you how to make curly bows, grooming ear bows, as well as the stiffened top knot bows that the show dogs wear.
My DVD is $30.00 to yorkie talk members (a $10.00 discount off of my website price)
Just go to my website listed in my link, and look at the menu bar for Instructional Video's. They are listed right along with my grooming video's.
Sue & Cricket

04-16-2008, 06:22 PM	#1
hotpod Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norman Posts: 167	Where to get Bows? ok so i think i want to try the top knot look...does anyone have any suggestions of who to buy some bows from? i kinda want to support someone on yorkie talk. so if anyone knows of some good bow makers. and my puppy is 9 weeks. so what size bow for now do i get? and what size latex bands? i cant pull his hair into a ponytail yet but im just checking out the styles and cool fabrics. also i need to look at some cool BOY bows. they do make them right? and boys wear bows too right?

04-16-2008, 06:48 PM	#3
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	I make bows. I have two pages of boy bows on my website. The link is in my signature. To answer your questions, at nine weeks you should start with getting him used to having his head brushed and messed with. If he's got enough hair, the best thing to do is to start with making a little topknot with a latex grooming band to get him used to the feel of it before adding a bow. I use 1/4" bands. If you get them too big, you'll have to wrap them too many times. The best size bow to start with would be a little 3/8" bow. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

04-16-2008, 07:17 PM	#5
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	No, Walmart doesn't have bands you can use for topknots. They'll break the hair. Orthodontic bands work well or you can order them. I like: Dog Bows: Custom Bows, Show Leads, Dog Supplies, Show Dog Bows and Pet Accessories the color coordinated canine show off products - wrapping band, latex bands __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

04-17-2008, 01:38 PM	#6
Isabel Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Woodlands TX Posts: 1,010	Hello there!! I make bows too, and some other stuff!! My bows style is a bit different than the rest, so be sure to have a look and let me know if I can do something for you and your baby!!! Thanks! Isabel The Bows and Tails Boutique __________________ Isabel T., Don Juan and Luna's momma.

04-21-2008, 12:06 PM	#9
SueNCricket 2 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 214	Make your own bows? I have a DVd that shows you just how easy it is to make your own bows. If you can sew 3 stiches, then you can make your own bows, really! My DVD also shows you how to make curly bows, grooming ear bows, as well as the stiffened top knot bows that the show dogs wear. My DVD is $30.00 to yorkie talk members (a $10.00 discount off of my website price) Just go to my website listed in my link, and look at the menu bar for Instructional Video's. They are listed right along with my grooming video's. Sue & Cricket

04-16-2008, 06:44 PM	#2
hotpod Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norman Posts: 167	also where do i get the latex bands???

04-16-2008, 07:07 PM	#4
Tigerlilyselene YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 263	Where do you usually get the latex bands? Would Wal-mart have them?