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Make Miniature Ribbon Bows in Dolls House Scale Using a Simple Bow Maker

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Make Ribbon Bows Using a Bow Forming Tool

Ribbon loops made on a bow former by wrapping the ribbon around the tines in a figure eight.

To start a miniature bow loop ribbon around one side of the bow former (right side of ribbon facing out) then wrap the ribbon around the other side of the bow former in a figure eight. Make an equal number of loops on each side, crossing in the cente

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Make the Ribbon Loops To make a miniature bow, begin by holding the end of the ribbon free and wrapping the ribbon around one post then over and around the other post, crossing the ribbon over itself in the center as you make an equal number of loops on either side.

Using Good One Side Ribbon If your ribbon is printed on one side only, make sure you twist it as you wrap it around the posts so that the good side is always facing out on the posts, and up in the center.

Wrap the Ribbon Firmly Keep the ribbon loops all the same size by wrapping the ribbon firmly around the posts, but don't stretch it as you wrap it.

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