Monday, 09 June 2008

• Little Bow Peep

  by Mama Goldfish

  I don't know about where you live, but hairbows are a MUST for little girls here.  I've found that it's even a little bit scary how important they are for some people to have for their little girl. 
  
  My daughter has a bow for nearly every outfit she has in her closet, plus every color in every shade of the rainbow in solids.  This is NOT because I feel she has to keep up with the trend.  I make them so she's a walking billboard. 
  
  I worked for a couple boutiques in my area and learned specific techniques that have allowed me to make ones that do not pull apart or go flat.  I recently decided to share some of these things with the world, and I started selling my work on Etsy.  Many of the "bow outlets" you find will charge way too much, and people are perfectly willing to pay because it's a quality product.  I just wish more people knew about what I offer - I buy ribbon at wholesale and on sale so I can offer my bows to others for much cheaper.  You can visit my store at http://designsbysummer.etsy.com if you'd like to peek!
  
  

  In addition to bows, I also make headbands:
  
  

  I also sell my bow instructions on CD-ROM.  Videos accompany the written instructions with step-by-step photos explaining in detail what to do. 
  

  Making bows this way is very time-consuming, and the materials required can be a bit cluttering.  You can purchase bows pre-made or learn to make them yourself.  I'd be glad to share!

  Do you like to accessorize your little girl's hair?  Anyone else make their own hairbows?

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