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• Most cralt ribbon may be cut LENGTHWISE to •/arylng widths. Ho\vever, some acetate ribbon will ravel

• Tne width or approxlmatc bow diameter is given with indivldual oow instruclions. "Me diameter is for completed bow when fluffec out.

• Koep tie y/ire or cneniue stem bandy when ma King your lavorite bow.

• Altcr you start making a bow don't lot go or you'll “lose It".

• Always wrap bow lightly with bare or clath-covere<l 24, 26, 26, or 3(1 gaugo be wire. or a chenille stem. il prefer 28 gauge dotli covoiod wire.)

• Spec:al tip for securing linishcd bows with y/ire or chenille stem: Hołd stem tightty and turn oow to in-sure that wire tv/lsts snugly against bow

• When inslructed to gather ribbon as you (orm bow loops. make tiny gathers and you will be happy with Ihe tinished results.

• Wher ftow ls completen. excess wire or chenille stem may bu out away or left to a!lov/ attaching or in sertmg bow to something of your choice

• Some rlbbons have a right and v/rann side. If using Ihis type of ribbon always keep the right aide on the ontsine ot ’,hc loops v/hen making your bows.

•To adjusf oods aher bcw ls tormed. hołd bow hghtly at wrapped area anc fluff out loops with your lingers. Oon t be concerned if Iherc is a Shgfit vatia-t>on in the size of the iooos in a bow,

• Talls or streamers don't have to be even and may be tnmmod In any direction. Some suggested taił

MINI BOW

Approximate finished diameter 2%” Refer to General Information and Instructions on pages 3-4.

1 yard 6" length 1/8" or 3/16” ribbon Tic wire

Cut and set aside 6" length of ribbon for center tio.

2" from one end, hołd ribbon between thurnb and finger. Be surę right side of ribbon is facing you and short taił is pointed toward floor.

Use the next 3" of ribbon to make a 1 Vt" loop, looping ribbon AWAY from you. Slip it between thurnb and finger.

Use the next 3" of ribbon to make a iy¹" loop, looping ribbon TOWARD you. Place under thurnb.

Continue making loops AWAY from and TOWARD you, keepiny the right side of ribbon on outside of loops. until 10 loops are complctod.

Place fie wiro under your thurnb with one end extending approximately 2" beyond

Oecorative trims such as flcwers, beads, pom poms, or smali ornaments may he attachen to the center ot bows to add a special touch

• When you nave a need tor ar even larger morę fluffy bow. two boy/s of the sarreoroit-ferinę styles may be w i rod one on top ot the CMior. When used in lois rnannor you may want Ih© loops on the bO'/r placod bohind a bit larger then thosoon the top bow. For example, make Basic Boy/ with No.9 and Nc. '6 rioben and v/lrc thom togelher These nows car be madę with fhc same ot eon-trasting co ors. Exneriment with tne varying sizcs and styles to get the combinations your prefer

• Making bows is not magie, Dul it is a skill we all can develop. Bows become betlor with practlce. . remember your first appie pic? Have patience and you will catcb on to the lccnniquos guickly.