Bows are everywhere. Moms tie their daughters hair. They serve as accessories for clothing and footwear.
The bouquets of flowers decorated by them look more impressive. Gifts, beautifully packaged and tied with lace ribbon, will not leave anyone indifferent. For the manufacture of bows using a variety of materials and technology, depending on what result is necessary to achieve.
How beautiful to tie a bow of satin ribbon
Satin ribbons themselves look very beautiful, and in combination with an interesting shape, they contribute to the creation of a bright and unique image.
Classical
The classic version of the bow has the simplest structure and for its execution does not require much experience.
Would need:
- satin ribbon;
- scissors.
Figure number 1.
Sequencing:
- Cut the tape to the desired length;
- Fold the strip in accordance with what is shown in Figure 1, item (a);
- Cross the ends of the material (b);
- Stretch one end of the tape into the resulting loop (c);
- Knot - tighten, and tape - straighten.
Strict
A more complex option, allowing you to combine beauty with severity, is an excellent complement to the office style.
Would need:
- satin ribbon (base);
- satin ribbon (finishing);
- fabric glue;
- scissors.
Figure number 2.
Sequencing:
- Measure out the required length and cut off the corresponding part of the tape;
- Fold the strip in the form of a circle, connecting the ends;
- Place the ends of contact together with glue and press the joint to the opposite side of the circle;
- Carefully, without leaving bubbles and wrinkles, smooth the material at the connecting point;
- Using a finishing tape, to wrap a joint (drawing No. 2);
- The ends of the finish are also glue.
Double
The decoration is simple in execution and, at the same time, original in appearance.
Would need:
- two satin ribbons of different colors and different widths (but they must be harmoniously combined);
- glue;
- scissors.
Sequencing:
- Cut off the parts of the wide and thin ribbons so that they have the same length;
- Put a thin strip on top and along a wide, evenly in the middle, glue the ends of two tapes adjacent to each other;
- The opposite ends of the ribbons should also be fixed with glue, forming a circle, and then pressing the junction point to the opposite side of the tape;
- A small piece of a narrow strip is cut off and tied across the bow, overlapping the connection point, tightened;
- If necessary, remove excess transverse tape.
How beautiful to tie a bow around his neck
A neckerchief with the right selection will fit into any situation and will fit any clothes. To add an image of charm, you can give this accessory a bow shape. The bow can be laconic and small, resembling a male butterfly, or lush and bright, attracting attention.
Butterfly
For such a "decor" will require a scarf of small width and thickness. It must be rolled up in a thin strip and begin to design the butterfly.
- The resulting “harness” is put on the neck so that one of the hanging ends is longer;
- Cross the ends of the strip, placing the long side on top, and after stretching it through the bottom to the resulting loop;
- The short side is shaped into a polubant, and the long side is lowered over the central part of the decoration;
- Fold the second polubant from the long end and stretch the element through the loop behind the first polubant;
- Tighten the butterfly;
- Straighten the halves of the decoration, achieving their symmetry.
Volume
This option is performed with a scarf of ordinary width and, despite the simplicity of its performance, it looks extremely impressive.
- Wrap a scarf around the neck;
- The ends of the accessory to shape the loop;
- Loops twist, tying them into a knot;
- The resulting bow straighten, making it as lush as possible.
How beautiful to tie a bow on a dress
Bows, fixed on the dress, can be a regular decoration, and can pay attention to the merits or hide flaws. All these qualities will be on hand to any lady.
It is possible to have a figure tied ribbon on any part of the dress. Lush jewelry options are more suitable for fitting dresses, and neat and modest - for more free.
Depending on the placement of the tape, you can focus on the belt, chest (neckline), shoulders and other attractive curves of the female body. In many cases, women of fashion buy ready-made bows and attach in the right place.
One of the options for self-production of such an element is as follows:
- The two ends of the tapes of the required material should be folded in the form of loops and crossed with each other;
- Fix the central part with a brooch or a pin with decorations;
- Sew accessory in any part of the dress where it is needed.
Single loop
Very simple, but aesthetic and out of fashion option.
A bow of one loop is made as follows:
- As in the classic version, you need to start with two loops;
- One end should be cut around the second and ½ to stretch into a knot;
- The second end must be threaded into the knot to the end, leaving it free to hang down.
How beautiful to tie a bow on a belt
A universal accessory for a dress of any style can be considered a classic bow in the belt area:
- The ends of the belt folded in the form of loops;
- Cross the resulting loop;
- Skip one of the elements in the loop formed by the crossed ends;
- Gently tighten the knot and straighten the bow.
How to tie a beautiful ribbon bow on the chairs
Usually bows on the chairs appear during the preparation of the premises for various ceremonial events. Before fixing the decoration, it is customary to cover each chair with a cover of a harmonious color, but this is not necessary.
In addition, the use of such an accessory implies the observance of the following rules:
- Do not violate the festive concept of knocked out flowers or inappropriate design of the bow;
- To stiffen the form, use organza ribbons;
- Ensure that the edges of the ribbons are neatly processed and do not create an untidy impression.
As in any other case, the bow most often used to decorate chairs is a classic bow.
If there is no cover on the chair, you can proceed as follows:
- Fold the ribbon for the bow in half;
- Hang the strip on the back of the chair so that there is a “loop” on the inner side (which touches the sitting side) of the back, and two tails on the other;
- Under the crossbar, thread both tails into the eyelet and tighten the ribbon slightly;
- If you wish, you can stop at this, or you can wrap the grip area with the ends of the ribbon (initially you need to send them in opposite directions) and also tie a decoration.
The bow can be lowered and raised along the back, adjusting the height of its location. It is also allowed to place near several such strips.
How beautiful to tie bows on September 1
For a day of knowledge to leave behind a lot of good impressions and a charge of vivacity for the next academic year, it is necessary to properly prepare for it. Not least, the girls associate the training with a new form and beautiful white bows in her hair. There are several ways to make this idea a reality.
Method number 1: Bow of the folds
This option is usually preferred by adolescent girls because it looks very cute and romantic.
Would need:
- wide kapron ribbon;
- thin elastic band (preferably in the tone of the hair).
Step-by-step instruction:
- Using an elastic band, fixing the hair is the foundation;
- Tie the ribbon around the hair, distributing it so that one of the "tails" is about 2/3 of the total length;
- Fold the longer end three times, and short fold up the resulting layers;
- Straighten the fabric, making it voluminous and fluffy.
Method number 2: Four petals
Lush decoration, great for school celebrations.
Would need:
- long corrugated tape.
Sequencing:
- Wrapped up the hair in a ponytail with a fabric strip and tie the knot so that the remaining ends have the same length;
- Fold the loops of "tails" and tie each other in the form of a bow;
- Repeat the same with the remaining long ends;
- All loops straighten.
Method number 3: Lush flower
Exquisite handmade satin ribbon decoration: quick and easy.
Would need:
- long satin ribbon;
- thread (to match ribbon color);
- thin hair tie.
Sequencing:
- Thread skip along the middle of the tape;
- Move the atlas as far as possible, gathering it into an "accordion";
- The resulting assembly roll like a snail, thread fix the base;
- Sew fabric flower to the elastic band.
Variants of a beautifully tied bow on the box for gift decoration
The gift is good and important in itself, but it makes the right impression only with the appropriate design. First of all it refers to the bows decorating the gift box. They can take a completely different form.
Terry
Its other name is multi-layered.
This is a win-win option that allows you to achieve the desired effect.
- Satin ribbon folded several times;
- Make cuts, as shown in the figure;
- Fold the atlas so that the cuts are in the center of the strip, tie up this point with a small piece of ribbon;
- Alternately, pull out all the petals (taking them out to the right and then to the left), moving from internal to external, and fluff them thoroughly;
- The edges of the bow if necessary to process (so as not to crumble).
Lush
Such decoration is made of three ribbons of various widths and colors.
It creates a very cozy impression and is particularly suitable for Christmas and New Year holidays.
- The average width of the strip of fabric folded 4 times, so that each next layer goes exactly over the previous one;
- The widest ribbon will first be given a similar shape, and after straightening the layers so that they lie cross-wise relative to each other;
- Put the first element on top of the second, and drag everything in the center with a thin ribbon.
Tying the bow, you should always take into account its compatibility with the surrounding objects, materials and the purpose of use. It is better to prefer thicker materials, since silk does not keep its shape well enough, which negatively affects the appearance.
Two ways of tying the simplest bows of satin ribbons are in the following video.
