How to make a perfect Cheer Bow

The Bow

 

You really can't argue with buying a professional bow for competition or games, BUT nothing beats a fun bow for rallies, camp or just a nice pick-me-up for the team to be festive and fun

Supplies

Optional Supply

 

Cut about 3 feet of your main ribbon

Glue on any additional trim or accent ribbon

fold over like the cancer awareness ribbon shape

Then I gather the top of the loop and connect it to where the ribbon crosses

 

Then I use a clear plastic hair band to keep bow formation in place

(some people use rubber bands I like these clear ones, they are tighter)

 

After the band is in place I play with the loop and

length a bit until I have the desired bow shape 

 

Then I add a dot of hot glue to the back to secure

careful not to touch the hot glue to the band,
it will melt, snap and lose your bow shape 

 

Voila! But we are not done...

 

Cut a small piece of ribbon to tie around center

and include the hair band

 

I tie a double knot, some people sew in a stitch to secure, but I am lazy...

 

ALMOST DONE!!

I trim the edges to balance the bow and lightly singe

the edges of the ribbon so they don't fray

 

After that, line with some clear nail polish to lock

 

Ta Da!! Enjoy!