The Corker Bow

SUPPLY LIST Assorted ribbons, narrow-width Fabric stiffener Three 1/4 dowel rods Needle and Thread 1. Tightly wrap ribbon around dowel rods and secure with clamps at both ends. Hair clip Binder clips Paintbrush Scissors Hot glue gun

The Four-Layer Loopy Bow

SUPPLY LIST Two lengths of 3/8 wide ribbon, each 30 long Two lengths of 5/8 ribbon for spray, each 7 long Length of 1 wide ribbon, 30 long Length of 1 wide ribbon, 29 long One length of 5/8 ribbon, 30 long One length of 7/8 ribbon for spray, 7 long Hair clip Fray Check Needle and thread Scissors Hot glue gun

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1. Using a 30 length of 1 wide ribbon, make a wide figure 8.

2. Bring ends of loop to center, as shown, and weave needle and thread through center and cinch together. Wrap thread around center and tie off in back of bow. 4. With a 29 length of 1 wide ribbon, make a narrow Figure 8. Bring in the ends, weave the needle through and cinch together. Wrap thread around and tie off.

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2. Using paintbrush, apply fabric stiffener and thoroughly coat ribbon. Let dry overnight.

3. Once dry, gently remove ribbon from the dowel rods and cut to desired length. Ours were 6 long.

3. Make loops as shown with other 30 length of 3/8 and 5/8 ribbon, placing one ribbon atop the other. Form a cloverleaf shape and make sure loops are even, then hot glue ribbon layers together. 5. Place the wider 7 ribbon on bottom, then make an X on top with the two narrow 7 ribbons. Tack together in center.

6. Layer the ribbons and arrange as desired on top of the ribbon spray. Wrap a French knot around all the layers and glue in back. Attach hair clip. Trim ends and apply Fray Check.

4. Criss-cross the cut curls (as shown) and secure in the center with thread.

5. Glue bow to hair clip. Trim curls as needed, and fluff bow.

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The Pinwheel
SUPPLY LIST Ribbon (approximately 2 yards) Hair clip Jewelry wire (approximately 9) Fray Check Adhesive tape runner Scissors Hot glue gun

The Triple Stack

SUPPPLY LIST Three different patterns of ribbon, approximately 1 wide each Xyron Hair Clip Fray Check Needle and thread Scissors Hot glue gun

The Three-Tiered Bow

SUPPPLY LIST 1 wide satin ribbon wide satin ribbon 1 wide grosgrain ribbon Hair clip Fray Check Needle and thread Scissors Hot glue gun

1. Cut off a 10 length of ribbon and set aside. Cut remaining ribbon in half, then adhere these two pieces back to back. Trim ends with a V shape and apply Fray Check.

2. Loop ribbon length around hand with ends pointing in opposite directions, as shown.

1. For the bottom tier, cut two different 7/8 ribbons 32 long. Lay ribbon as shown, pattern side out, and make two loops.

1. To apply adhesive to back of ribbon, cut two pieces from each ribbon pattern each 19 long. Run one 19 piece through the Xyron, then adhere to the matching length.

2. Repeat, making 2 loops on each side. Use needle and thread and sew through the center, as shown, to secure all loops.

3. For the middle tier, repeat Steps 1 and 2, but cut ribbon 20 long and make 4 total loops. Repeat for the top tier, using and 1 wide ribbon cut 25 long and make 6 total loops. 5. To make the tails, cut six pieces of ribbon 7 long. Criss-cross ribbons, as pictured, and sew to secure. Layer behind bow and secure to bottom tier of bow.

3. Lay flat, taking care not to move loops. Pinch the center of loops to create a gather.

4. Wrap gathered center with jewelry wire to secure loops.

2. For each pattern of ribbon, make a Figure 8 as shown, leaving 2 of ribbon free on one end.

3. Carefully pinch center and weave needle and thread in and out of the layers to secure the loops.

4. Stack each tier, sewing middle tier to bottom tier, then top tier to middle to secure.

5. To create french knot, see steps 6-8 of Three-Tiered Bow.

6. Hot glue knot in center, covering the wire, and wrap ends to back. Also secure hair clip to the back of bow with glue.

4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 with other two ribbon patterns. Stack ribbon layers as desired and tack together.

5. Wrap French knot around center and glue in back. Adhere hair clip to back. Trim ends and apply Fray Check.

6. To make the French knot, cut a piece of ribbon approximately 10 long and loop as shown.

7. Tuck one end through the loop and gently pull.

8. Rotate the ends closest to knot to smooth. Wrap around bow and glue. Attach hair clip, trim ends, and apply Fray Check.