Spikey Hair Bows

[Pretty Beaded Things]

Does anyone have an idea how these are made? There was a thread on Hip Girls but I can't follow it. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks
Janine

[Barbara Jean]

Does anyone have an idea how these are made? There was a thread on Hip Girls but I can't follow it. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks
Janine
This is how I do mine (except I use needle and thread through the center instead of wire). http://www.offray.com/65b.html

[Pretty Beaded Things]

Thank you - Thank you - Thank you. cheerl

I am usually pretty good at working these things out myself but this one I was a little stumped.

Off to make my spikey bows.

[Barbara Jean]

You're welcome. Be sure to show them off when you are done!

[tiff705]

Thanks for the link!!

[Barbara Jean]

Thanks for the link!!
You're most welcome!

[adamsonfam5]

This is how I do mine (except I use needle and thread through the center instead of wire). http://www.offray.com/65b.html

Then what do you attach them to? An aligator clip?

[pinklemonadebowtique]

thanks for the link:3:

[Barbara Jean]

Then what do you attach them to? An aligator clip?
I do both. If you sew a strip of ribbon at the bottom, kinda like you do for a korker, then you can wrap it around your choice of hardware (even a pony-o). Does that make sense?

[adamsonfam5]

Makes perfect sense! I am going to have to try it.

[beansnana]

Thanks for that link. Looks pretty easy too, for those of us who are impaired with some purchased instructions.

[adamsonfam5]

I tried it. It looks just like a streamer ponyholder. Is that right?

[Barbara Jean]

It shouldn't really look like a streamer (in that the ribbons shouldn't "stream/hang"). Here is one that I did (my first one actually). Is this kinda what yours looks like.http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.29503813.jpg

[adamsonfam5]

It shouldn't really look like a streamer (in that the ribbons shouldn't "stream/hang"). Here is one that I did (my first one actually). Is this kinda what yours looks like.http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.29503813.jpg

No mine looks just flat. Grr. Yours is so much better!

[Barbara Jean]

No mine looks just flat. Grr. Yours is so much better!
Spikey bows don't have a center knot, that is part of the problem. Also, don't use 3/8" ribbon for that length/size. Use 7/8" and try shortening the strips a bit. You will have it your second go round... you're so close now.

[adamsonfam5]

Spikey bows don't have a center knot, that is part of the problem. Also, don't use 3/8" ribbon for that length/size. Use 7/8" and try shortening the strips a bit. You will have it your second go round... you're so close now.

I used 8 in strips. How long do you make yours? I also used 8 pieces of ribbon. I put the center knot on because you could still see the thread.

[Barbara Jean]

The one in the picture, I think I used 6 inches. You have to use a coordinating thread so that it blends.

[adamsonfam5]

how many pieces do you use. And then just scrunch them together and sew and they turn out that full?

[Barbara Jean]

Yep, it will turn out that full. I used 7 or 8 pieces on that one I think.

[adamsonfam5]

Thank you! You are so helpful!

[beansnana]

I love those. Good job. Another thing on my list of things to do. LOL

[adamsonfam5]

It shouldn't really look like a streamer (in that the ribbons shouldn't "stream/hang"). Here is one that I did (my first one actually). Is this kinda what yours looks like.http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.29503813.jpg

why doent mine shoot out like yours. mine looks so flat.:banghead:

[Idahomommyof4]

These are so cute! So do they look better the more ribbons you have? Is that the trick to making them poufier? (is that a word?)

[Barbara Jean]

These are so cute! So do they look better the more ribbons you have? Is that the trick to making them poufier? (is that a word?)
I have made some smaller ones with only about 5 ribbons that came out poofy but I am sure more would be even more poofy. You have to have the right length ribbon.

[crystallynn316]

i love to make these. they are so cute and easy. i also sew mine, i think it holds the best. i've also seen these being called firecracker bows. not a great pic, but this is one of mine.
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s150/crystallynn316/027-2.jpg

[CKMum]

Sweet!! Bumping so I can find this a bit later. I have waaay too much saved in my favorites.

[Barbara Jean]

i love to make these. they are so cute and easy. i also sew mine, i think it holds the best. i've also seen these being called firecracker bows. not a great pic, but this is one of mine.
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s150/crystallynn316/027-2.jpg
Love how full yours is!

[Wendy]

Great bows!

Incase anyone is interested, I have some inexpensive detailed instructions that are a bit different from the link posted above.
Handmade Patterns on Etsy - Spikey Bow Tutorial PDF by punkynmunky (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23925727)

attached are the two latest spikey bows I've made.

[jtgarrido]

I bought these instructions from Punky Munky and they are great, it's well worth what you pay to have them in front of you. They have different size charts, the works.
Love them!!!!

[nyd]

Thank you!for the link! is very usefull!smil)

[polychic]

Thanks for that link, Barbara!

[Barbara Jean]

You are welcome!
Thank you!for the link! is very usefull!smil)

Thanks for that link, Barbara!

[mamabrandy]

Oh, cool! I think the one with the tulle is so neat looking :)

Great bows!

Incase anyone is interested, I have some inexpensive detailed instructions that are a bit different from the link posted above.
Handmade Patterns on Etsy - Spikey Bow Tutorial PDF by punkynmunky (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23925727)

attached are the two latest spikey bows I've made.

[adyer]

you guys are so crafty and creative! i can't wait to try this, i can't even count the number of projects in my to-do list, but i can surely count on one hand how many bows i've made so far:001_tongue:
i'm just soaking in all this info first!

[Wendy]

thank you mamabrandy!

[sweetbug]

Thanks for the link

[CKMum]

you guys are so crafty and creative! i can't wait to try this, i can't even count the number of projects in my to-do list, but i can surely count on one hand how many bows i've made so far:001_tongue:
i'm just soaking in all this info first!

There is soooo much information here, it's hard to keep up or remember it all! lol.

[Susan]

ive never tried one but have wanted too after seeing a few. my daughter doesnt have hair for these kind but i think i may show it off haha

[brandiwilliams]

Great tut.. thanks

[izzabealle]

the tut buy punkymunky is wonderful and very helpful!

[tyndallfamily]

Does the wire work just as well as sewing them?

[mamabrandy]

Does the wire work just as well as sewing them?

I don't think wire would work at all due to how this particular bow is put together.

[IzzyB]

It shouldn't really look like a streamer (in that the ribbons shouldn't "stream/hang"). Here is one that I did (my first one actually). Is this kinda what yours looks like.http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.29503813.jpg



I love how you did yours!!! Its so full!!

[Barbara Jean]

I love how you did yours!!! Its so full!!
Thanks!

[JAG08]

I am soooo going to try to make these they are way to cute! Thanks for sharing!

[smurfette]

It shouldn't really look like a streamer (in that the ribbons shouldn't "stream/hang"). Here is one that I did (my first one actually). Is this kinda what yours looks like.http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.29503813.jpg

That is gorgeous!! Thanks for the link. How do you get the cuts in your ends so even?

[Barbara Jean]

That is gorgeous!! Thanks for the link. How do you get the cuts in your ends so even?
Thanks. Check out my tutorial for how I do my V-cuts.

How I do my V-cut - Posh N Pretty Forum (http://www.poshnpretty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=968&highlight=lighter)

[momtotwins]

This is another great tutorial for spikey bows.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwqzqGovzSE