Bows are often used to decorate New Year's gifts and interiors. They are tied like pigtails - with a simple knot, therefore, in order for such an element of decor to look advantageous, it is important to use a beautiful interesting ribbon. You can buy it or do it yourself.
It is necessary
- - floss;
- - a needle for embroidery;
- - canvas with processed edges;
- - plain satin ribbon;
- - paints on fabric or acrylic paints on glass;
- - beads, threads, a needle with a thin eye;
- - checkered bright fabric.
Instructions
Step 1
Embroider small New Year's motives on the finished canvas ribbon. Such a fabric with processed edges can be purchased in shops for needlewomen, it comes in different widths and colors. Try to prevent knots and long threads from forming on the back of the tape. You can choose individual designs or a solid ornament as motives.
Step 2
Cut out a stencil in the form of Christmas trees, snowmen or bears on cardboard. Such an image should be flat and composed of simple details. Place the stencil on the satin ribbon so that the cutout pattern is completely on the surface of the fabric. Using a foam sponge, apply paint to the cut area. You can use paint on fabric or glass. Do not paint with gouache or watercolors, they will flow on contact with water, and the edges of the image may be fuzzy.
Step 3
Sew the beads along the two edges of the satin ribbon. You can pre-string the beads on a thread, and then grab it along the contour of the ribbon with several stitches. In addition, you can sew each bead with a separate stitch. This decoration is best done on a wide satin ribbon.
Step 4
Get a brightly colored plaid fabric. Cut it into ribbons of the required width and sew the sections on a sewing machine with a zigzag seam. If you wish, you can cut the fabric obliquely, in this case, the pattern will be located diagonally, keep in mind that such a tape stretches more than the cut along the warp or weft thread.
Step 5
Apply the design to the satin ribbon using a clear glitter gel. It is sold in children's art departments. Let it dry well. Select the required length of tape, make two opposite cuts at an angle of 45 degrees. If the ribbon is made of synthetic fabric, you can singe the edges to keep it from unraveling.
Step 6
Fold the tape in half, mark the approximate middle. Tie a bow with both hands, straighten the material. Try to keep the knot bulky. You can attach a bell, snowflake or beads to the middle.
Step 7
Attach the bow to a gift or Christmas decoration with double-sided tape or sew it on with discreet stitches.
