What do you look for in bows??

[Roxy_Mom]

I posted here before about being a beginner at bow making. I am finding it really hard to get the info I need (such as ribbon lengths, layering instructions ect.) on certain bows. So....I thought I would ask you guys what you look for in bows. What are your preferences in size? What colors do you like? Do you perfer show style or casual/fun? Do you like big buttons or pony beads? How stiff do you like your ribbon?

Anything else I am missing please feel free to include. I made several this weekend and had a lot of fun doing it but I am concerned that they will not be what everyone is looking for in bows. Also, if you make bows can you please let me know what size ribbons you use (meaning what size cuts you make), where you find your buttons, etc.......

Thanks everyone! I hope I get this ball rolling soon! Bowmaking is so much fun!!!

[chachi]

I like fun bows 5/8 size

[yorkie mad]

Ive started making bows for Tia now. Its so much fun, I don't sell them or anything , there not that good lol Heres a few Ive made so far, hope you like them
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[Patti]

I like the single loop 5/8 th bows and like bright colors. I also want the bands to be sewed on securely. I have bought bows before and the band is so loosely sewn on that they didn't last at all. I would love to see your bows.

[housewifarii05]

Just a question do people put bows on their boy dogs too?

[nanahas3]

Originally Posted by housewifarii05

Just a question do people put bows on their boy dogs too?

Yes some of us do.

[Robin Lodal]

Originally Posted by nanahas3

Yes some of us do.

Of course! Here's Max in a bow that I made for him.

[Roxy_Mom]

Originally Posted by Patti

I like the single loop 5/8 th bows and like bright colors. I also want the bands to be sewed on securely. I have bought bows before and the band is so loosely sewn on that they didn't last at all. I would love to see your bows.

I sew all of my bands on (maybe even over sew) and make sure that neither the band nor the button are going anywhere. I plan on putting the pictures of the ones I made over the weekend but my husband lost the battery charger for my camera so I can't get them off till I find it. My problem I am having is that my loops aren't as fluffy as I think they should be. I like they way they layer but I don't like that they dont "pouf" that much. When I get the pics I will post them so everyone can tell me what they think.

[Diego]

When Nathan was alive , he had bows .

[jeanm1963]

This is my favorite type of bow

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[tinyterriers]

Have you seen Carl baby's bow's, he has Beatrice and Sebastein and just learned how to make bows, he does an excellent job and is starting to seel them they are perfect and beautiful.

[Roxy_Mom]

Originally Posted by jeanm1963

This is my favorite type of bow

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I love the first kind of bow and thats one I was wanting to make but I cant find instructions anywhere online....errgg!! Its so pretty too.

[Roxy_Mom]

Originally Posted by tinyterriers

Have you seen Carl baby's bow's, he has Beatrice and Sebastein and just learned how to make bows, he does an excellent job and is starting to seel them they are perfect and beautiful.

I dont think I have, do you know where I can see them?

[FlDebra]

Try these threads --

This is Lady mom -- I love her bows and she also makes the kind you are interested in: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/fea...-new-bows.html
This is Carl's bows -- I have not tried them but they sure look nice: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...bows-sale.html

[Roxy_Mom]

Here are the pictures that I said I was going to try and post. The lighting and focus are bad but I hope they work. Please be honest and let me know what you think and what I can do to improve them.