Things You'll Need
- Ribbon
- Scissors
- Grooming bands
- Thin wooden dowel
- Hot glue gun
- Centerpiece element (bead, pompom or silk flower)
- Fabric stiffener spray
Instructions
Cut a 7- to12-inch length of ribbon, depending on if you want a smaller or larger bow. Cut the ends either at an angle or in a V-shape to create nicely finished bow ends.
Make a symmetrical loop with two tails (like making an X-shape but looped at the top) and pinch the ribbon at the center point, where it crosses over itself.
Push in the top of the loop and bring into the center. Gather it together at the center point to create a bow shape.
Place a grooming band (which is like a miniature rubber band and is available from pet grooming suppliers) on top of the center point, under your finger (still keeping it all pinched together).
Stretch the grooming band around the top and bottom of the bow so the ends meet in the back. Loop the ends of the grooming band around a thin wooden dowel to secure the bow in place. A chopstick or a Popsicle stick can be used if you do not have a dowel.
Hot glue a decorative element in the front center of the bow to hide the grooming band and secure it in place. A flat-backed bead, a pompom or a small silk flower can be used.
Spray the entire bow with a fabric stiffener to ensure it will keep its shape.
Keep the bow on the dowel until you are ready to put it in your dog̵7;s hair. Use the grooming band ends at the back of the bow for securing it around your dog̵7;s hair.