How Do You Make Barrette Hair Bows With A Bowdabra?
The Bowdabra is a tool that enables you to make bows in many sizes. You can make tiny bows for babies, mid-size ones for tiny girls and larger bows for older young ladies to wear in their hair. You can layer ribbons and a tiny silk flower for a prom or wedding hair piece. These hair bows can be quickly attached to plain barrettes that fit any young child or teenager. Choose grosgrain, cotton or satin ribbon for the hair bow. One half inch or smaller will work best. Cut a 10- to 12-inch piece of 1/4-inch wide satin ribbon that compliments the color of the bow ribbon. Slide the ribbon lengthwise into the Bowdabra unit. Make a loop about 1/2 to 1 inch long with the bow ribbon. Slide it into the center slot of the unit. Continue making loops until there are four or five on each side. Slide the loops into the unit as you form them. You can add the stem of a small silk flower, beaded pearl spray or a bead on a stem to the top of the ribbon loops. Take the Bowdabra wand and press it down on t
