Hi! I’m Lexi, from the Bowdabra design team, and I’m here to take you on a magical adventure! Are you ready to discover the perfect blend of style and sustainability? Get ready to meet our incredible creation: the Upcycled surprising new hairbow!
Created from an old bowtie this hairbow is a fantastic accessory that will make your hair bows stand out and bring a smile to your face. With its eco-friendly charm and trendy appeal, it’s perfect for all the little fashionistas and creative minds out there. So, join me on this journey as we unlock a world of endless possibilities and crafty fun. Let’s make the world a more colorful and eco-friendly place, one bow at a time!
Materials:
Instructions:
First, deconstruct an old, thrifted bowtie. Cut off and discard the hardware but keep the ribbon pieces.
Next, seal all the ribbon ends with a lighter to keep them from fraying. Then, cut a piece of Bowdabra bow wire. Then, fold it in half and insert it into the Mini Bowdabra. You will have a loop on one side and two loose wires on the other side. This will serve as your slipknot. Tuck the ends under to stay out of the way while you are making your bow.
Now, fold the long pieces of scrap ribbon in half to find the center and place it in the Mini Bowdabra for the tails.
Next, take a bow piece pinched in the center mountain up, and lay it in the Bowdabra. Then, take the other bow piece pinched in the center mountain down. Scrunch down with the bow wand.
Then, insert the loose wires through the loop and pull tight while the bow is still in the Bowdabra. Then, remove the bow from the Bowdabra, separate the ends, turn to the back, and tie a knot. Tie a double knot for extra security.
Add a dab of hot glue to the center of the bow and wrap the scrap piece of ribbon around the center.
To finish, tie an elastic ponytail holder onto the back with the excess wire. Cut off the excess wire.
You have a surprising new hairbow upcycled from an old bowtie!
